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25 Years Later: How a US Stealth Bomber Strike on China’s Belgrade Embassy Shook the World
The strike symbolized the height of the unipolar moment of the post-Cold War era – and forced potential U.S. adversaries to shore up their defenses.
China’s Chilling Cognitive Warfare Plans
War is entering a new, and very frightening, domain.
What a Rising India and a New Japan Could Mean for the Indo-Pacific
As the Japan-U.S. relationship continues to evolve, there emerge distinct synergies between U.S.-Japan and India-Japan initiatives.
Magazine
The China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Triangle
The dynamics of this trilateral relationship will shape the future trajectory of Afghanistan and its broader implications for regional stability and prosperity.
Tandem Rule in Kyrgyzstan: The Pursuit of Money and Power
The Japarov-Tashiev tandem has sunk real roots into Kyrgyzstan’s society, and those roots are deeper and stronger than they might seem on the surface.
Thailand’s Grand Reconciliation: The Shinawatras and the Establishment
The rift between Thaksin and the establishment finally appears to have been resolved. This compromise not only fails to address any of Thailand’s past mistakes, but it actually repeats them.
Darcie Draudt-Véjares on South Korea’s Post-Election Politics
Economics doomed the PPP’s legislative chances. What now for President Yoon Suk-yeol?
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
China’s Green Energy Investments Aim at Latin America Amid Competition With the US
Chinese investments in Latin America are shifting to focus on decarbonization and renewable energies, using technologies that are strategic for the future of the global economy.
Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural Address: 5 Things To Watch
China’s Investment in the Balkans: A Decade of Discontent
China and EU-candidate Serbia Sign Agreement to Build a ‘Shared Future’
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
The Squad: Adding an ‘S’ for Security
The Philippines is not replacing India in the Quad, but India’s hesitancy on the security agenda in the region in hopes of not triggering China dilutes the Quad’s focus.
25 Years Later: How a US Stealth Bomber Strike on China’s Belgrade Embassy Shook the World
Russia Defends Veto of UN Resolution to Prohibit Nukes in Outer Space
US and Philippine Forces Stage Combat Drills Near Strategic Bashi Channel off Southern Taiwan
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
Modernizing the Indian Air Force’s Transport Fleet
India is exploring acquisition options for medium transport aircraft to replace the aging fleet of An-32 and IL-76 aircraft.
Australia’s Conundrum: A Coherent Defense Plan Needs a Coherent National Strategy
China, Cambodia to Kick Off Extensive Military Exercises Next Week
Japan’s Defense Ministry: JS Izumo Drone Video Posted Online Is Highly Likely Authentic
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
Thailand’s Senate Election: The Definition of Insanity
Attempts to create an upper house that is "above" the dirty reality of Thai politics have failed before – and will fail again.
Malaysia Will Not Recognize Unilateral Sanctions on Iran, Official Says
Vietnam’s Defense Strategy: A Maritime-Oriented Continental Perspective
Vietnam’s Security Concerns About the Funan Techo Canal Project Are Misplaced
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
India’s ‘Forgotten Partition’ and the Myanmar Refugee Crisis
When the British drew the India-Myanmar border, they arbitrarily divided Indigenous communities. With Myanmar embroiled in war, that long-ago decision is echoing in India’s Northeast.
Negotiating Climate Finance: India’s Leadership Role in the Global South
Arvind Kejriwal Can Campaign in Elections After Being Granted Bail by India’s Supreme Court
The Crisis of India’s Parliamentary Democracy
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
South Korea’s Tortuous Reckoning With the Itaewon Tragedy
A special counsel finally takes off after more than 550 days of the government’s dawdling and muddling.
South Korea’s Parliament Approves Independent Investigation of Deadly 2022 Halloween Crush
Transitional Justice in South Korea: A Turn to the Courts?
South Korea’s Opposition Leader Urges President Yoon to Allow Special Investigations
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
Indonesia’s Game-Changing Bid for OECD Membership
Here are the three key areas that will be central to the country's bid to join the exclusive global economic club.
Russia’s Cover up of Its Dangerous Dealings With North Korea Leaves Us All Less Secure
What It Will Take for India to Address Climate Change?
Military Conscription in Southeastern Myanmar Demands International Intervention
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
How Authoritarian Oppression Breeds Religious Extremism in Central Asia
The overwhelmingly authoritarian governments in Central Asia have utilized severe repression against Islamist movements – extremist or not.
Kyrgyz President Raises Labor Mobility Issues in Moscow
Beneath the Surface: Mongolia’s Quest for Minerals Integrity
Opportunities Grow in South Korea for Uzbek Workers
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
How a Second Trump Term Could Shape the South Korea-U.S. Alliance
Three points of friction could emerge over policy toward North Korea, host-nation support, and China policy.
The State Department’s Complex Role in Making China Policy
As China and Iran Hunt for Dissidents in the US, the FBI Is Racing to Counter the Threat
A Blueprint for a Functional China-US Working Group on AI
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
2023 Was Another Big Year for Indonesian Cinema
Box office receipts have to return to their pre-pandemic levels, but locally-made films are making up a greater proportion of ticket sales.
The Data Quagmire for German Carmakers in China
Despite the ‘De-risking’ Buzz, Some Multinationals Are Doubling Down in China
Microsoft CEO Announces AI Investments in Indonesia, Thailand
Oceania
The South Pacific
Fiji’s Former PM Frank Bainimarama Sentenced to Prison for Interfering in Police Investigation
The charges stem from 2019, when then-Prime Minister Bainimarama ended an investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement at the University of the South Pacific.
Australia: How Child Maltreatment Drives Mental Health Crisis
New Zealand’s Geopolitical Friendly Fire Has Its Limits
Jeremiah Manele Becomes Solomon Islands Prime Minister
Videos
Asia on Video
The Danger of China’s Digital Silk Road
Michael Caster discusses the link between China's digital investments abroad and digital repression.
What Will China’s Shift From Oil Mean for Saudi Arabia and Russia?
Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?
Is China Committing Environmental Crimes in the South China Sea?
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
A Guardian of Health in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan
With a particular focus on vaccination, Jiydekul Yrysbayeva plays a crucial role in safeguarding the lives of her fellow Kyrgyzstanis.