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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.
Magazine

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.”

Pakistan Under Shehbaz Sharif: The State of the Nation
With domestic politics gravely polarized, security increasingly fragile, and the economy barely stable, there is little sign of an end to Pakistan’s chronic dysfunction.

To Russia With Waning Love: Changing Migration Dynamics in Central Asia
Russia and Central Asia have been mutually shaped by decades of labor migration, but these long-running ties have begun to fray.

The New Age of Global Trade: Aggressive Neo-Mercantilism
International trade, with the U.S. and China at the forefront, is undergoing a paradigmatic shift away from free trade and toward an aggressive form of neo-mercantilism.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order

Chinese Influencer Ordered to Leave Taiwan Over Pro-Unification Content
Liu Zhen-ya’s residency permit was revoked on the grounds that her content endangered Taiwan’s national security, prompting a debate over free speech and security.
The Huawei Scandal and Europe’s China Reckoning
In China, Putting a Roof on a Half-finished Building Is Cause for Celebration
How Local Corruption Evolved in China Under Xi Jinping
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means

The DNI Report Reveals Why the US Must Enhance Deterrence
A failure to enhance deterrence could incentivize Beijing and Moscow to undertake greater geopolitical risks at the United States’ expense.
China Coast Guard Makes Its Longest Intrusion Into Disputed East China Sea Waters
Malaysia to Tighten Chip Controls After Pressure From US, Report Says
Collateral Damage: UN Sanctions on North Korea at Risk in Putin-Trump Dealings
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific

Southeast Asia’s Growing Maritime Security Agenda Challenge
From undersea cables to grey zone coercion, the region's states face challenges in managing intensifying strategic competition while addressing comprehensive maritime security issues.
‘Security Belt 2025’ and Beyond: China’s Minilateralism on the Rise
The Drone Dilemma: How Unchecked Warfare From Above Threatens the Indo-Pacific
India and Australia Discuss Ways to Increase Already Close Defense Cooperation
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion

Myanmar Earthquake Toll Rises Over 2,000 as Rescue Operations Continue
The devastating March 28 earthquake was the largest to hit central Myanmar since 1839.
Does ASEAN Hold Any Cards in the Coming Tariff War?
China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines
Death Toll from Myanmar Earthquake Tops 1,700 as Aftershocks Hit
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia

Bridging the Gap: Karzai, the Taliban, and the US Dilemma in Afghanistan
Karzai’s influence is not just historical; it lies in his ability to mediate Afghanistan’s current power struggles.
India-Bangladesh-Pakistan: South Asia’s Fateful Triangle
Bangladesh Tilts Toward China as Its Lead Economic Partner
The Perils of Ignoring the Taliban Regime’s Support for Terror Groups
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula

The Constitutional Questions Being Considered in President Yoon’s Impeachment Case
The Constitutional Court’s overturning of Prime Minister Han’s impeachment helps us make some inferences about Yoon’s case – but not the obvious one.
Constitutional Court Overturns Impeachment of South Korean Prime Minister
What’s Behind the Constitutional Court’s Delayed Verdict on Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment?
As Impeachment Verdict Nears, Yoon’s Public Support Remains Dismal
Tokyo Report
News From Japan

US, Japan ‘Stand Firmly Together’ in the Face of Aggressive Chinese Actions
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said this week that Japan would be "on the front lines of any contingency we might face in the western Pacific."
In Japan, the Radicalness of Yamamoto Taro Meets the Moment
China’s ‘Malinformation’ Comes for Okinawa
Why Did Japan Cut Funding to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women?
The Debate
Comment and Opinion

The Chaos of Wage Theft in Bangladesh’s Garment Sector Requires Global Accountability
If wage theft and worker exploitation remains unresolved, Bangladesh’s development triumph will prove to be an empty miracle.
Trump’s Gutting of RFA Hurts Press Freedom – And Helps Its Opponents – Across Asia
Pakistan’s War on Balochistan Has Reached a Point of No Return
Afghan Schools Reopen for Another Year Without Girls
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road

China’s Expanding Footprint in Uzbekistan
Tashkent is seeking to maintain strong economic ties with Beijing while addressing public concerns about its possible impacts on the country's sovereignty.
USAID Cuts Devastating to Central Asia Programs
The Authoritarian Roots and Implications of the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Agreement
Trump and Putin: A Massive Change of Heart and What It Means for Central Asia
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
Pacific Money
Economy And Business

Why Mongolia’s Debt Market Is Attracting Strong Investor Appetite
While Mongolia’s landlocked position limits its exposure, it is having new success attracting businesses and investments.
Indonesia’s Rupiah Falls to Lowest Level Since Asian Financial Crisis
India’s Trade Recalibrations in the Age of Uncertainty
US Private Equity Is Making Interesting Moves in the Indo-Pacific
Oceania
The South Pacific

Australia’s Confidence Problem
The biggest current question facing Australia may not be whether it can trust the U.S., but whether it can have the confidence to trust itself.
Australia’s Upcoming Election: The Independent Factor
As Australia’s Election Called for May 3, Both Labor and Liberals See Cause for Hope
Is Australia Still the US’ ‘Deputy Sheriff’?
Videos
Asia on Video

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?
Podcasts
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.