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Crocus City Hall Attack: Deciphering Central Asian Jihadism and Russian Counterterrorism
The Kremlin has made a concerted effort to implicate Ukraine, despite the absence of evidence linking Kyiv to the attack. Meanwhile, ISKP poses a clear threat to Russia.
India Suffering a Quiet Decline in Foreign Direct Investment
Since 2016, net FDI inflows have fallen from about 1.7 percent of GDP to a little over 0.5 percent, according to the RBI.
No, Japan Will Not Defend Taiwan
Whatever the Kishida administration might want, there are still strong domestic constraints to the country taking part in any conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
Magazine
The Himalayan Triangle: Bhutan’s Courtship With India and China
Bhutan’s efforts to ensure predictable ties with China and India (and between them) touch on the state’s very survival.
The Old Politics of New Kazakhstan
Despite two era-defining moments occurring in the five years since Nazarbayev’s resignation, continuity is the main feature of governance in Kazakhstan.
Myanmar: The Many Foes of Min Aung Hlaing
Three years after the coup, and several months after the beginning of a major resistance offensive, Myanmar under Min Aung Hlaing is locked into a course of continued conflict.
Weiting Chen Discusses the Sunflower Movement, 10 Years Later
10 years on, what impact has the Sunflower Movement had on Taiwan?
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
3 Key Points for Understanding China’s Foreign Policy
Does China want to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific? Is China using Europe as a bargaining chip with the United States? How did “wolf warrior” diplomacy come about?
4 Key Takeaways Emerging From China’s Trade Data
China Does Not Fear the Return of Donald Trump
Canadian Miners Need Capital – But Only China Is Stepping Up
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
Russian Veto Brings End to UN Panel Monitoring Enforcement of North Korea Sanctions
Russia itself is accused of violating the sanctions through its weapons purchases from North Korea.
After Attack in Russia, Focus Turns to ISKP in Afghanistan and Central Asia
Taiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea
Undersea Cables are Increasingly Critical and Vulnerable
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
Australia’s Smart Investment in Its Naval Fleet
The country's new defense plans will only work if adequately funded, and if Australian policymakers can avoid the spending decision mistakes other nations have made.
India’s Submarine Saga
India’s Space Ambitions Buttress MIRV Efforts
$3 Billion Deal With UK Advances Australia’s Quest for Nuclear-powered Submarines
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
China Infrastructure Pledges Falling Short in Southeast Asia, Report Claims
Despite unfulfilled pledges of more than $50 billion, Beijing still remains the region's largest infrastructure funder by a considerable margin.
Thailand’s Parliament Passes Landmark Marriage Equality Bill
Singapore’s Race to Self-sufficiency in Malaysia Water Clash
Putin Visit on the Agenda After Invitation From Vietnam Party Chief
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
Why is Narendra Modi Nervous Ahead of India’s General Elections?
Possibly for the first time in a decade, Modi's government finds its image dented by revelations of corruption.
Months After Banning Research Vessels, Sri Lanka Permits German Vessel’s Docking
China Courts Nepal’s New Left Alliance Government
Will Pakistan Go Ahead and Build the Gas Pipeline With Iran?
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
Is South Korea Prepared for Election Disinformation, Deepfakes, and Cyberattacks?
The Summit for Democracy in Seoul highlighted the challenges posed by AI, disinformation, and outright hacking. How is South Korea preparing?
South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party
Air Koryo Flight Brings North Korean Defense Researchers, Students to Russia
South Korea Will Take Final Steps to Suspend Licenses of Striking Junior Doctors Starting Next Week
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent
It’s the first time that any South Korean newspaper has ever employed a Japanese reporter as a staff writer.
North Korea Says Japan’s Prime Minister Offered to Meet With Leader Kim Jong Un Soon
Akira Toriyama and the True Source of Japanese Soft Power
IAEA Chief Reassures Residents That Treated Wastewater Discharge at Fukushima Nuclear Plant Is Safe
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
Nuclear Power Plant Construction and Uranium Mining in Kyrgyzstan Pose Unacceptable Risks
Pursuing nuclear power is a perilous path for Kyrgyzstan, especially given the country's geological instability and a lack of domestic expertise and infrastructure.
The Cracks in India’s Democracy
Labor Rights Violations Persist in Uzbekistan
No, Cambodia’s Opposition Does Not Need to Take a Sabbatical
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
What’s Behind Central Asia’s Umrah Fever?
As long as people have limited opportunities in the socioeconomic and political arenas, and adherence to a religious lifestyle is restricted, pilgrimages will remain as an accessible means of self-fulfillment.
In Kyrgyzstan, Pendulum Swings Hard Against Matraimov With Arrest
Kyrgyzstan Warns Citizens Against Travel to Russia
The C5+1 Critical Mineral Dialogue: What It Means and How We Got Here
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
China’s Xi Jinping Meets With US Business Leaders
Xi emphasized the mutually beneficial economic ties between the two, despite heavy U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and restrictions on China’s tech sector.
Singapore-flagged Cargo Vessel Collides With Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Bringing It Down
The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law
Blinken Underscores ‘Ironclad’ Support for the Philippines as It Clashes With China in Disputed Sea
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
Amid Geopolitical Concerns, US Capital Flows From China to Japan
While China’s global growth story is hitting a rough patch, in Asia, we’ve now officially entered the era of Japan’s revitalization.
Chinese EV Makers Challenging Market Leaders at Auto Show in Bangkok
Why TikTok Showed Indonesia’s GoTo Some Goodwill in 2023
The Rise of Indonesia’s Banks
Oceania
The South Pacific
China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine as Ties Improve
China imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud over Australia's support for a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19.
Does Urban Design Matter for International Engagement?
How Feasible Is Nuclear Power for Australia?
New Zealand’s India Outreach: Opportunities and Obstacles
Videos
Asia on Video
Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?
Lucas Webber, the co-founder and editor of militantwire.com, discusses the horrific attack in Russia, and the links to Islamic State’s Afghan branch, also known as ISKP.
Is China Committing Environmental Crimes in the South China Sea?
Riots, Tribal Clash, Fuel Shortage: Papua New Guinea’s Many Crises
Is Southern Thailand Moving Toward Peace?
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
Myanmar’s Conflict Takes Its Toll on Popular Coastal Resort Town
On Ngapali Beach, the sands are deserted, the hotels stand empty, and many locals are struggling to make ends meet.