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Why Indians Want Modi Again: Understanding the BJP’s Popularity
The BJP’s vision for India is more in sync with what most Indians want – an India that is a military and economic power that they can be proud of.
The Perception Game: How Are China and the US Viewed in Southeast Asia?
The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024 reveals ASEAN's growing polarization amid China-U.S. competition.
2 Years on, Ukraine’s Sinking of the Moskva Intrigues China’s Naval Strategists
Can studying combat in the Black Sea improve the battle-readiness of the PLA Navy?
Magazine
A Brief Genealogy of Philippine Claims in the South China Sea
Despite being repeatedly let down by its sole treaty ally, the Philippines has persisted in preserving its territorial claims and sovereign rights in the hotly-contested body of water.
The Sewol Ferry Disaster, 10 Years Later
Despite two changes in the South Korean presidency, bereaved families say their questions remain unanswered.
How Will the Next US President Tackle the China Economic Challenge?
While there are important similarities between the Biden and Trump approaches toward China, there are also stark and meaningful differences.
Sandeep Shastri: Setting the Scene for India’s Elections
Is India becoming an “election-only democracy”?
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia
Wang's visit is another sign that Beijing wants to get off on the right foot with the incoming Indonesian administration.
Parsing China’s Panda Diplomacy
Taiwan’s Incoming Lai Administration Takes Shape
Apple-Baidu Partnership Risks Accelerating China’s Influence Over the Future of Generative AI
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
Iran’s Mass Strike on Israel Highlights Why Taiwan’s Air Defenses Can’t Hold up
The Iranian operation highlights the difficulties that air defense efforts face, particularly when relying on costly Western equipment to counter large volumes of low-cost drones and missiles.
Enhancing Cybersecurity in Outer Space
How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?
The Quad: Responding to China’s Moves Into the Indian Ocean
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
US, Philippines to Kick Off ‘Expansive’ Balikatan Exercise
The year's exercise, the 39th iteration since 1991, will be the first to take place outside the Philippines territorial waters.
Is Maldives Ready for Its Tactical Drones?
What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea
Charting a New Course: Why the US Navy Must Confront Unrealistic Optimism
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
ASEAN Calls Again for End to Myanmar Violence As Conflicts Flare
Foreign ministers from the Southeast Asian bloc have spoken out following the fall of Myawaddy on the Thai border.
Myanmar Military Releases Over 3,000 Prisoners in Thingyan Amnesty
Moving Towards Understanding and Reconciliation in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
Red Shirt Leader’s Return Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal in Thailand
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
Key Ally of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Demands End to Ban on X, Formerly Twitter
2 months after the ban went into effect, Farhatullah Babar, a senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party, publicly called for access to the social media platform to be restored.
Indian Democracy’s Tryst With Trust
Why Indians Want Modi Again: Understanding the BJP’s Popularity
Why Is the BJP Courting Muslims in Assam?
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
India-South Korea-US Trilateral Technology Cooperation
New developments mark a turning point for the India-South Korea special strategic partnership.
Mongolia to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties With South Korea
South Korea’s Legislative Election: What Went Wrong for the PPP?
Exit Polls Suggest a Big Win for South Korea’s Liberal Opposition Parties in Parliamentary Election
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
It Is High Time to Engage North Korea
The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear and missile capabilities.
How the New UN Special Envoy to Myanmar Should Approach Her Impossible Mission
Reciprocal Access: How to Deal with TikTok and Other Chinese Apps Fairly and Democratically
United Front, Clean Future: South Asia’s Path to Sustainable Energy
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
How Are Patterns of Labor Migration From Uzbekistan Changing?
Following the Crocus City Hall attack and a subsequent wave of xenophobia and discrimination toward migrants in Russia, Tashkent has introduced additional measures to support its labor migrants abroad and at home.
Open Society Foundations Closes Down Kyrgyzstan Operation
Uzbekistan’s Educational Challenge: Scaling up for a Booming Population
Kyrgyzstan Adopts Law Targeting Foreign-Funded NGOs
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
Why Are Americans Souring on Foreign Investment?
The official warm welcome that foreign investors receive in the U.S. may not be matched by common sentiment among the American electorate.
How American Exceptionalism Gave Rise to the China Threat Theory
The Elephant in the Room: An Imminent Danger to the Japan-US Alliance
Banning TikTok Won’t Solve the US Social Media Problem
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
US and Europe: 2 Different Approaches to Restricting Chinese EVs
As China's overcapacity becomes a buzzword, restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles are expected. However, the objectives, approaches, and anticipated outcomes differ between Europe and the U.S.
Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says
Beyond Tariffs: Overcapacity Ignites Fresh Tensions in China-US Trade Relations
Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?
Oceania
The South Pacific
Videos
Asia on Video
What Will China’s Shift From Oil Mean for Saudi Arabia and Russia?
Dr. Erica Downs discusses the economic and geopolitical impacts of China’s energy transition.
Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?
Is China Committing Environmental Crimes in the South China Sea?
Riots, Tribal Clash, Fuel Shortage: Papua New Guinea’s Many Crises
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
What to Look For Out of the US-Japan-Philippines Summit
The leaders of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines will meet in Washington amid shared and growing concerns about China.
How the US Sees Threats in Asia in 2024
Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Recognition, Security, and Geopolitics
Reflections on a Decade in Asian Geopolitics
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
Life Along the Thai-Myanmar Frontier
The border town of Myawaddy has now fallen and ethnic rebels want negotiations with the Thai government.