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March 13, 2023
Mythbusting Vietnam’s Recent Leadership Change
By Carl Thayer
Four major assumptions commonly made by analysts need to be challenged.
March 11, 2023
Foreshadowing the US Marine Corps Landing at Guam’s Camp Blaz
By Kenneth Gofigan Kuper and Leland Bettis
Metaphorical mines litter the landing site for the Marines at Camp Blaz, from a lack of preparedness to a lack of true community consent.
March 11, 2023
Is China’s ‘Straddle’ on Ukraine Coming to an End?
By Michael Clarke and Matthew Sussex
Xi Jinping’s personal investment in Sino-Russian relations could produce an outcome contradictory to a purely interests-based assessment.
March 11, 2023
How Taiwan Become a Key Issue in Paraguay’s Presidential Election
By Julieta Heduvan and Juan Manuel Harán
With economic pressure building for a change, Paraguay’s presidential race could determine the future of Taiwan’s presence in South America.
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March 20, 2023
South Korea and Japan Try Again to Overcome Bitter Historical Memories
March 13, 2023
China’s Two Sessions Present Institutional Reforms, Key Personnel Appointments
March 8, 2023
Opportunities and Risks for China’s E-Commerce Sector
March 7, 2023
China Unveils Global Security Initiative. Amid Ukraine War, Increased Focus on Security Role
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March 01, 2023
China’s Rise Reverberates in Tajikistan
By Sher Khashimov
China’s growing importance to – and influence over – the country is a case study in Beijing’s geopolitical rise over the past several decades.
March 01, 2023
From Hope to Despair in Myanmar
By Zachary Abuza
From 2015-2020, Myanmar seemed on the cusp of a meaningful transformation. Then the coup set the country back decades.
March 01, 2023
In the Face of Climate Change, the Pacific Leads Boldly
By Jon Letman
Seven years after the Paris Agreement, Pacific Islanders demonstrate leadership and resolve in the face of the climate crisis.
March 01, 2023
Is China’s Reform and Opening Era Over?
By Sara Hsu
Xi changed China’s trajectory from the “Reform and Opening Up” of his predecessors toward a more internal and state-focused model of economic development.
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China Power
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March 20, 2023
German Public Opinion in the China Policy Debate
By Tim Hildebrandt
Growing negative sentiment toward China will increase the pressure on Berlin to moderate its approach toward Beijing.
March 18, 2023
The Potential China-Uruguay Trade Deal Risks Fracturing Mercosur
March 18, 2023
China’s Xi to Meet Putin as Beijing Seeks Bolder Global Role
March 17, 2023
Why China Is Looking for a Bigger Role in the Middle East
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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March 17, 2023
What China’s North Korea Policy Reveals About Its Stance on Russia’s War in Ukraine
By Anny Boc
Those who expect Beijing to agree on tough measures that would put its partnership with Moscow at risk will surely be disappointed.
March 17, 2023
North Korea Confirms Hwasong-17 ICBM Test
March 16, 2023
On Day of South Korea-Japan Summit Meeting, North Korea Fires ICBM
March 14, 2023
North Korea Fires 2 SRBMs as US, South Korea Conduct Military Drills
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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March 20, 2023
Japan Commissions Second Taigei-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Takahashi Kosuke
The JS Hakugei, like others of its class, is equipped with lithium-ion batteries.
March 17, 2023
Will Korea Aerospace Industries Be Privatized?
March 17, 2023
Indonesia Close to Closing Deal for BrahMos Weapons System: Report
March 17, 2023
Military Chief Says US Will Defend Indo-Pacific Freedoms
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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March 20, 2023
UN Participating in Pilot Rohingya Repatriation Project, Despite Safety Concerns
By Sebastian Strangio
A leaked email from the U.N. resident coordinator in Myanmar reveals that U.N. boats were used to transport junta officials to Bangladesh last week.
March 20, 2023
Should Myanmar Be Declared a Failed State?
March 20, 2023
Indonesia’s Jokowi Restores Citizenship to Political Exiles
March 18, 2023
Cambodia Celebrates Return of ‘Priceless’ Stolen Artifacts
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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March 20, 2023
Why China Wants to Knock India off Its Russia-US High-Wire Act
By Neena Gopal
Russia and China are moving toward an alliance. Does India have the means to beat China at its own game with a counter-encirclement?
March 20, 2023
Same-Sex Marriage Will Cause ‘Complete Havoc,’ Says Indian Government
March 18, 2023
Why Is Japan’s Kishida Travelling to India?
March 16, 2023
Gwadar Coal Power Plant: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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March 16, 2023
Rich South Korea, Unhappy Koreans
By Hyung-A Kim
South Korea has a glowing global reputation. So why do so many Koreans think “isaengmang” – this life is ruined?
March 15, 2023
How to Enhance South Korea’s Support for Ukraine
March 07, 2023
Kim Yo Jong Joins the North’s Chorus Threatening Response to South Korea-US Military Drills
March 06, 2023
South Korea Announces Plan to Resolve Forced Labor Disputes With Japan
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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March 15, 2023
The Politics of Sexual Minorities in Japan
By Vindu Mai Chotani and Olivier Ammour-Mayeur
Despite efforts at the local level, LGBTQ rights won’t move forward much unless the LDP can find the political will to make it happen.
March 14, 2023
The Japan-South Korea Thaw Is Far From a Done Deal
March 14, 2023
Fukushima 12 Years After the Nuclear Accident
March 08, 2023
Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Destroys It Over 2nd-Stage Failure
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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March 20, 2023
Hun Sen’s Cambodian Succession Plan Slides Into Chaos
By Sam Rainsy
As the Cambodian leader contemplates retirement, there is growing opposition to his plan to create a family dynasty.
March 16, 2023
‘The War Is Still Ongoing’: Pakistan’s Floods Six Months On
March 14, 2023
The Post-Pandemic State of Soft Power in Asia
March 11, 2023
Lessons We Can Learn Today From President Carter’s Legacy on China
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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March 18, 2023
Detangling the Urban Paradox in Ulaanbaatar
By Alyssa Brochu, Nellie Kamau, Niloufar Vahid-Massoudi, and Paola Matha
Mongolia should look to incentivize reverse migration using remote work.
March 16, 2023
Mongolia, US Seek to Advance Economic Ties
March 16, 2023
Joyful and Angry: A Feminist Demonstration in Kazakhstan
March 16, 2023
Kazakhstan Impounds Property of Roscosmos Subsidiary
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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March 17, 2023
Artificial Intelligence Will Bring Social Changes in China
By Shaoshan Liu
The dark side of generative AI is that it is going to replace a lot of jobs, especially in the services sector. How will China weather the disruption?
March 16, 2023
Garcetti’s Long-stalled India Ambassador Nomination Faces Senate
March 11, 2023
Foreshadowing the US Marine Corps Landing at Guam’s Camp Blaz
March 11, 2023
China Is Meddling on America’s Doorstep
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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March 17, 2023
TikTok Dismisses US Calls for Chinese Owners to Sell Stakes
By Associated Press
Following reports that CFIUS is seeking to force Chinese firm ByteDance to divest from the popular app, both TikTok and China's government hit back.
March 16, 2023
Thailand, EU Agree to Restart Free Trade Pact Negotiations
March 16, 2023
Indonesia’s EV Shift Requires a Mindset Shift
March 15, 2023
Vietnam Has a Long Way to Go on Decarbonization
Oceania
The South Pacific
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March 16, 2023
Breach of Bail to Return as an Offense for Children in Queensland
By Dechlan Brennan
Queensland’s new crackdown on youth offenders will be “felt for generations,” experts warn.
March 16, 2023
Visionary Proposal or Pipe Dream? AUKUS Poses Challenges for Australia
March 15, 2023
Scientists Say Climate Change Worsened Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand
March 14, 2023
Australia Says Nuclear Subs Needed to Counter Militarization
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Asia on Video
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Asia Geopolitics
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February 22, 2023
The Diplomat Magazine Hits Issue 100
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The Diplomat reaches a milestone: reflecting on 100 issues of the magazine.
February 27, 2023
Rescuing the Trafficked in Southeast Asia
February 22, 2023
What’s Driving South Korea’s Debate on Acquiring Nuclear Weapons
February 07, 2023
What the Chinese Surveillance Balloon Incident Tells Us About US-China Relations
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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March 17, 2023
A Community From India’s Northeast Finds a Home in Israel
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Around 4,000 people of the Bnei Menashe, one of 10 lost tribes of Israel, have emigrated to Israel.