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The Sexual Revolution Behind China’s Demographic Crisis
The “one-child policy” didn’t just artificially limit births; it dramatically reshaped the way Chinese society – particularly women – thinks about sex.
Welcome to World War III
The Western-led “rules-based order” is fraying, but nothing seems to be emerging that might replace it.
Why Indians Want Modi Again: Understanding the BJP’s Popularity
The BJP’s vision for India is more in sync with what most Indians want – an India that is a military and economic power that they can be proud of.
Magazine
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?
A Brief Genealogy of Philippine Claims in the South China Sea
Despite being repeatedly let down by its sole treaty ally, the Philippines has persisted in preserving its territorial claims and sovereign rights in the hotly-contested body of water.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
Elections in Panama: The China Factor
After Panama’s May 5 presidential election, the country’s next president must prioritize a long-term strategy with China that puts Panama’s development at the forefront.
KMT Continues Outreach to Beijing With Legislators’ Trip to China
The ‘Memory War’ Over Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement
Blinken’s China Visit: Has Rapprochement Run Its Course?
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
Why China Is Wary of US ‘Ironclad’ Alliance With the Philippines
Even though Balikatan is almost a 40-year tradition, this year’s exercises are larger and more pronounced than past iterations. And China is watching.
India and Pakistan’s New Shadow Rivalry
China-US Great Power Rivalry a Boiling Hot Pot
Washington Is Missing the Point on Alternatives to the Belt and Road Initiative
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
China’s 3rd Aircraft Carrier, the Fujian, Begins Its Maiden Sea Trial
Once deployed, China’s largest warship will project unprecedented striking power in the Indo-Pacific region.
South Korea Considers Joining AUKUS Pillar II
India as a Net Security Provider in the Indo-Pacific: Ambitious But Attainable
Why Vietnam Needs to Reevaluate its Weapons Procurement Strategy
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
Where is Aung San Suu Kyi?
Myanmar's ousted leader was reportedly whisked out of jail during a heatwave.
EU, UN Reschedule Launch of Anti-human Trafficking Project in Cambodia After Questions About Venue
Philippines Again Accuses China of Inflaming Maritime Tensions
Even If Thailand’s MFP Is Dissolved, the Monarchy Reform Movement Will Live On
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
The Corporate Takeover of India’s Media
Press freedom in India has been badly hit by the gobbling up of media platforms by a few large companies.
As India Votes, Misinformation Surges on Social Media
Millions of Afghans Made Pakistan Home to Escape War. Now Many are Hiding to Escape Deportation.
Indian American Diaspora and Politics in India and the US
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
South Korea’s Parliament Approves Independent Investigation of Deadly 2022 Halloween Crush
The crush that killed 159 people was one of the biggest peacetime disasters in South Korea.
Transitional Justice in South Korea: A Turn to the Courts?
South Korea’s Opposition Leader Urges President Yoon to Allow Special Investigations
North Korea Sends Workers to Russia-Occupied Territory in Eastern Ukraine
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
Taiwan’s Human Rights Priorities After the 2024 Elections
Despite demonstrating a strong human rights record, there is still room for Taiwan to improve – especially on migrant workers' rights and refugee law.
Why the SDGs Should Be Revised to Meet the Needs of Indigenous Peoples
Asia-Pacific States Must Divorce Their Industry Friends for a Strong Global Plastics Treaty
Taiwan Is Indispensable in Preparing for Future Pandemics
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
US Religious Freedom Watchdog Recommends Kyrgyzstan for Special Watch List
For the first time, all five Central Asian states are named in some fashion in the annual USCIRF report for violating religious freedoms.
UK Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Central Asia: Deciphered
Tajikistan Advises Citizens Against Travel to Russia
Fines for Critics in the Aftermath of Kazakhstan’s Terrible Spring Floods
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
A Blueprint for a Functional China-US Working Group on AI
Provided the United States and China can focus on practical considerations, the promised working group could be a significant source of stability.
Does a New Book on the China Threat Preview a Second Trump Presidency?
As Blinken Heads to China, What’s on the Agenda?
Leadership Shift in the House China Select Committee Could Cripple Congress’ Anti-China Momentum
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
Despite the ‘De-risking’ Buzz, Some Multinationals Are Doubling Down in China
In the future we are likely to see fewer new entrants into the Chinese market, while players with established operations there will get bigger and stronger, more focused on serving Chinese consumers and businesses.
Microsoft CEO Announces AI Investments in Indonesia, Thailand
Samsung Reports a 10-fold Increase in Profit as AI Drives Rebound in Memory Chip Markets
Southeast Asian Tourism Slowly, But Steadily, Recovered in 2023
Oceania
The South Pacific
Fiji and Rabuka’s Peacemaking Ambitions
The prime minister is promoting his “Ocean of Peace” concept, despite significant dissonance within Fiji’s foreign policy.
Australian Ministers Won’t Comment on Media Reports That Indian Spies Were Secretly Expelled
Where to Next in Australia’s Battle With Elon Musk and X?
What Does It Mean to Defend Australia?
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
Life Along the Thai-Myanmar Frontier
The border town of Myawaddy has now fallen and ethnic rebels want negotiations with the Thai government.