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Taiwan’s Youth Are Not Defeatist — and The Data Proves It
A wide body of academic surveys with nationally representative samples shows Taiwanese people’s willingness to fight to defend their homeland, including those under 30.
Rabuka’s Support for Trump Doesn’t Earn Fiji Reprieve From US Tariffs
Recent developments should draw attention to the moral costs of Rabuka’s decision to unreservedly embrace both Trump and Israel.
The Message and Consequences of Removing Haqqani Network Leaders From the US ‘Rewards for Justice’ List
History has shown us that giving in to extremist actors does not bring about justice or achieve peace.
Growing Closeness Between Russia and the Taliban: A Paradigm Shift?
If the Taliban are removed from Moscow's terrorist list, it would further strengthen the relationship between Russia and Afghanistan.
Kazakhstan’s Ambivalent Relationship With the CSTO
The recent controversy surrounding CSTO General Secretary Imangali Tasmagambetov reveals the instability of the organization’s relationship with Kazakhstan.
‘Right Time For India to Intervene Aggressively In Myanmar’: NUG
The appeal came days before the Indian prime minister met junta leader Gen Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok.
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China Coast Guard Makes Its Longest Intrusion Into Disputed East China Sea Waters
The record-setting intrusion occurred on the same day that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi came to Tokyo.
Can Philippine President Marcos Survive the Wrath of the Dutertes?
The economy may pose a more serious threat than the fulminations of the Mindanao-based political clan.
Why India Must Stop Ignoring Bangladesh’s Interim Government
India needs to understand the nuanced reality of the ground situation in Bangladesh.
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Adani’s Controversial Footprint in India’s Neighborhood (and Elsewhere)
The growth of the Adani Group, especially overseas, has mirrored Modi’s political ascendancy. As a result, controversy involving Adani projects causes backlash against India as a whole.
Cambodia: The Unbearable Memory of the Khmer Rouge
April 17, 1975 – the day Phnom Penh fell – can perhaps never be fully reappropriated because of the strong sense of shame and pain that surrounds it.
Will Lee Jae-myung Rise From South Korea’s Political Chaos?
Lee Jae-myung’s strategic bet – that he can leverage widespread public discontent without further deepening societal divisions – will pose a key test for South Korea’s democracy.
Larry Diamond on the Importance of US Foreign Aid
“Ending aid is not a strategy to make America great again. It’s a strategy to make America resented and isolated in the world.”
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Taiwan’s Youth Are Not Defeatist — and The Data Proves It
A wide body of academic surveys with nationally representative samples shows Taiwanese people’s willingness to fight to defend their homeland, including those under 30.
Beijing Can Do More to Support China’s Youth
China Is an Indispensable US Trade Partner. Will Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Beijing?
Is China’s Peace Plan Still Relevant for Gaza?
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Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: April 2025 Update
An overview of conflict, from protests to military and militant violence, in the Asia-Pacific in March 2025.
Testing a Rival’s Response: China’s Gray Zone Tactics in Australia
On Defense, Trump’s Early Moves in Asia Have Been Notably Normal
The DNI Report Reveals Why the US Must Enhance Deterrence
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
China’s Type 076 Amphibious Carrier: What It Does and Why It Matters
With the Sichuan, China is redefining the scope of amphibious and naval warfare.
Japanese Fighter Jets Scrambled 30 Times Against Chinese Military Drones in FY2024, the Highest on Record
Cambodia, China Open New Facilities at Ream Naval Base
Capitalizing on PLA Vulnerabilities: Taiwan’s Opportunities for Enhanced Defense
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Rainfall, Extreme Heat Complicating Myanmar Earthquake Relief Efforts
Aid workers have warned that there is an increased risk of disease outbreaks at the outdoor camps housing quake survivors.
The Latest ‘State of Southeast Asia’ Survey is a Time Capsule – From Last Month
Southeast Asian Governments Seek Negotiations Over Trump Tariffs
BIMSTEC: Missing in Action in Myanmar
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Growing Closeness Between Russia and the Taliban: A Paradigm Shift?
If the Taliban are removed from Moscow's terrorist list, it would further strengthen the relationship between Russia and Afghanistan.
‘Right Time For India to Intervene Aggressively In Myanmar’: NUG
India and Canada Eye Resetting Relations
At BIMSTEC’s Bangkok Summit, Leaders Pledge Economic Integration Amid Global Flux
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
Yoon Suk-yeol’s Dark Legacy for South Korea
The Yoon era is over, but the South Korean polity is divided more than ever.
South Korea’s Risky Bet on Online Regulation
The Constitutional Questions Being Considered in President Yoon’s Impeachment Case
Constitutional Court Overturns Impeachment of South Korean Prime Minister
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Japan Enacts FY 2025 Budget After Rare Revisions
Rice prices and inflation are putting pressure on Ishiba’s minority government.
US, Japan ‘Stand Firmly Together’ in the Face of Aggressive Chinese Actions
In Japan, the Radicalness of Yamamoto Taro Meets the Moment
China’s ‘Malinformation’ Comes for Okinawa
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Comment and Opinion
The Message and Consequences of Removing Haqqani Network Leaders From the US ‘Rewards for Justice’ List
History has shown us that giving in to extremist actors does not bring about justice or achieve peace.
The New US Tariffs Are a Wake-Up Call For ASEAN
Hong Kong Sanctions a Bright Spot in Trump’s Foreign Policy
ASEAN’s Position in Plastic Treaty Negotiations: Paper Tiger, Plastic Dragon?
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
Kazakhstan’s Ambivalent Relationship With the CSTO
The recent controversy surrounding CSTO General Secretary Imangali Tasmagambetov reveals the instability of the organization’s relationship with Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan Makes Trump ‘Reciprocal’ Tariff List
The EU and Central Asia Can Forge a Strategic Partnership Through Connectivity
Kygyz, Tajik, Uzbek Presidents Hold Groundbreaking Trilateral Summit
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
The Modern Triumvirate: Trump, Xi, and Musk
U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Elon Musk are closely intertwined with one another's interests.
Trump’s Subtle Shift on China: From Economic Coercion to Military Confrontation
AI vs Art: Studio Ghibli Edition
Vietnam in US-China Trade Tensions
Pacific Money
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Parsing ASEAN’s Response to President Trump’s ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs
If the Southeast Asian bloc is to navigate the current economic and geopolitical turbulence, it needs to think and act collectively.
In Indonesia, President Prabowo’s ‘Ivy League Mafia’ Echoes the Past
How Chinese Investments Are Reshaping Africa’s Steel Industry
Tariffs and Inflation for the US, Disruption for Indian Supply Chains
Oceania
The South Pacific
Rabuka’s Support for Trump Doesn’t Earn Fiji Reprieve From US Tariffs
Recent developments should draw attention to the moral costs of Rabuka’s decision to unreservedly embrace both Trump and Israel.
Cooperation, Coordination, and Strategic Denial: Echoes and Lessons from Cold War Oceania
Australia’s Confidence Problem
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
Chiang Min-yen, a non-resident fellow at the Taiwan Economic Democracy Union, joins The Diplomat to discuss the concerns over the bill, the China factor, and what comes next.
What’s Behind Vietnam’s Political Upheaval?
The Danger of China’s Digital Silk Road
What Will China’s Shift From Oil Mean for Saudi Arabia and Russia?
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Asia Geopolitics
Trump, Tariffs, and America’s Global Messaging
The Asia Geopolitics podcast discusses the latest developments in Washington and their implications for Asia policy.
Duterte in The Hague: The Philippines and the Geopolitics of International Law
Is the United States Relitigating Its Grand Strategy?
DeepSeek and the AI Competition
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
The Untold Stories of Peshawar’s Gemstone Market at Namak Mandi
Pakistan’s largest and most important gemstone and mineral market is deeply intertwined with the region’s borders, conflict, and undocumented economies.