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April 4, 2023
The Netherlands and Japan Join the U.S. Alliance Against Chinese Semiconductor Development
March 30, 2023
China Brokers a Deal Between Saudi Arabia and Iran: the Deeper Forces Shaping a New Middle East
March 29, 2023
The Development of Asia’s Private Space Industry
March 24, 2023
India’s Approach to Data Governance
Magazine
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April 01, 2023
The Philippines’ Quest for Balance: Marcos’ Foreign Policy
By Renato Cruz De Castro
President Marcos came to office promising to pursue a centrist position between the U.S. and China. Both internal and external factors complicate his plans.

April 01, 2023
From Babri to Mumbai and Beyond: India’s Journey Into Darkness
By Ajai Sahni
There is a clear continuum from the events that led up to the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992 to the looming darkness that confronts India today. But it’s not what you think.

April 01, 2023
Is Transformation Possible in Sri Lanka?
By Bhavani Fonseka
One year after the protests that ousted Sri Lanka’s president and government, reforms remain elusive and the national crisis is far from over.

April 01, 2023
Asia’s Nuclear Future
By Cheryl Rofer
Even in today’s unsettled environment, the prospects for additional states to develop nuclear weapons are low. But if there is a next nuclear power, it’ll be found in Asia.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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April 08, 2023
Will 168飞艇全国统一开奖直播 Security Initiative Impact ASEAN?
By Alvin Camba
The GSI seems to be China’s new blueprint for security cooperation, but its impact in Southeast Asia will be marginal at best.
April 07, 2023
Tsai’s US ‘Stopovers’ and Ma’s Mainland Visit
April 06, 2023
China’s Xi Calls for Ukraine Peace Talks to Resume
April 06, 2023
Former Brazilian President Named As Head of China-Based New Development Bank
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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April 10, 2023
What Do We Know About India’s New Space Policy?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Among other things, the policy opens up the country's space sector to the active participation of the private sector.
April 06, 2023
The Current State of U.S.-China Chip Competition
April 05, 2023
US, Japan, South Korea Conduct Joint Anti-submarine Exercise
April 04, 2023
What Nuclear Weapons Sharing Trends Mean for East Asia
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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April 04, 2023
The Strategic Case for New Zealand to Join AUKUS
By Reuben Steff
Pillar II of AUKUS relates to the sharing of advanced technologies and there are good reasons for Wellington to seek access to that part of the pact.
March 30, 2023
Japanese Defense Firms Unveil High-energy Laser Anti-drone Weapons
March 28, 2023
South Korea’s ‘Three Axis’ Defense System Is in Trouble
March 21, 2023
US, Philippines Break Ground on $25 Million Runway Rehabilitation Project
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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April 06, 2023
Vietnam Set to Prosecute 54 Officials Over Repatriation Flight Scandal
By Sebastian Strangio
Among those accused of giving or soliciting bribes are former high-ranking members of the government, party, and security apparatus.
April 06, 2023
Comprehending Timor-Leste’s Delayed Accession to ASEAN
April 06, 2023
US to Host Top Philippine Officials For Third 2+2 Ministerial Meeting
April 05, 2023
Vietnam, Israel Conclude Negotiations for Free Trade Pact
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Perspectives on South Asia
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April 11, 2023
Troubled Waters: India, Pakistan, and the Indus Water Treaty 2.0
By Rahul Mahadeo Lad and Ravindra G. Jaybhaye
It’s clear that the Indus Water Treaty needs to be renegotiated, but the process is likely to be packed with troubles.
April 10, 2023
As Tiger Count Grows, India’s Indigenous Demand Land Rights
April 10, 2023
Pakistan Hails Baloch Separatist Leader’s Arrest as a Game Changer
April 10, 2023
BJP Government is Rewriting Indian History Selectively
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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April 11, 2023
Using Tourism for Insights into North Korea
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
The resumption of inbound tourism is a barometer of the situation in the hermit kingdom.
April 06, 2023
North Korea Denounces South Korea-US Joint Military Drills
April 03, 2023
Making Yoon’s Space Vision a South Korean Reality
March 29, 2023
幸运168飞艇最新开奖结果 to Make More Nuclear Material for Bombs
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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April 06, 2023
The Underestimated Strength of Kishida Fumio
By Jio Kamata
Kishida’s paramount political asset may be his harmless persona.
April 01, 2023
Japan FM to Visit China as Tokyo Imposes New Export Controls
March 21, 2023
India-Japan Relations: Out of the Shadow of Ukraine
March 21, 2023
What’s Driving the Japan-South Korea Thaw?
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Comment and Opinion
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April 10, 2023
Xu Zhiyong and the Mighty Pen
By Angeli Datt
Chinese writer and activist Xu Zhiyong was sentenced to 14 years in prison for writing and advocating for a “A Beautiful China.”
April 05, 2023
Don’t Normalize the Taliban’s Despotic Regime
April 05, 2023
Thailand’s Lese-Majeste Cases Are a Travesty of Justice
April 04, 2023
Rethinking Public Debt in Asia as Positive Investment in Sustainable Development
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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April 10, 2023
Old Tricks in a New Uzbekistan: Constitutional Reform and Popular Legitimacy
By Akrom Avezov
The referendum may be a way of employing old tricks to extend Mirziyoyev’s rule, but a total reversion to the "old ways" could also prove detrimental to his regime.
April 06, 2023
Land Grabs and the Cost of Mining in Mongolia
April 04, 2023
Civil Society Activists Launch Campaign Against ‘Culture of Violence’ in Tashkent
April 04, 2023
Why Investing in Water Storage Matters in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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April 07, 2023
Five Challenges for the U.S.-Korea Alliance
By Troy Stangarone
The next decade may present the U.S.-Korea alliance -- which soon marks 70 years -- with more profound changes than any prior decade.
April 05, 2023
Could the US Block Russian Oil Exports to China? Yes, But It’s a Bad Idea
April 05, 2023
To Counter China, US Trade Rep Seeks Closer Ties to Allies
April 04, 2023
Expect More Performative Legislation in the U.S. Congress Targeting China
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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April 05, 2023
Southeast Asian Tech Giants Continued Losing Money in 2022
By James Guild
After a single-minded focus on growth and expansion, the region's leading tech firms face a rocky transition to sustained profitability.
March 28, 2023
Why the Thai Economy Grew Slower Than Its Neighbors’ in 2022
March 25, 2023
The Future of State-Sponsored AI Research in China
March 22, 2023
A Reality Check on China-US Decoupling
Oceania
The South Pacific
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April 01, 2023
Former Malaita Premier (and Noted China Critic) Gets Bipartisan Support for US Visa
By Cleo Paskal
Daniel Suidani became a symbol of resistance to China’s influence in Solomon Islands – until he was ousted from his post.
March 31, 2023
Is Australia’s Liberal Party in Terminal Decline?
March 23, 2023
What Are Australia’s Plans for the ‘Indigenous Voice’?
March 22, 2023
Another Way to Look at AUKUS: Keeping the US Engaged in the Indo-Pacific
Videos
Asia on Video
VPodcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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March 24, 2023
The AUKUS Partners Explain Their Phased Approach. What Are the Risks?
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The three partners have explained how the submarine cooperation initiative will move ahead. What are the risks?
February 22, 2023
The Diplomat Magazine Hits Issue 100
February 27, 2023
Rescuing the Trafficked in Southeast Asia
February 22, 2023
最新幸运168飞艇官网开奖网址 Debate on Acquiring Nuclear Weapons
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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March 17, 2023
A Community From India’s Northeast Finds a Home in Israel
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Around 4,000 people of the Bnei Menashe, one of 10 lost tribes of Israel, have emigrated to Israel.