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What’s Behind the Deadly Riots in New Caledonia?
The violent unrest in New Caledonia is alarming. Sadly, the island territory is no stranger to violence.
Russian Fighter Deal Reflects Indonesia’s Goal of a ‘Sanctions-Proof’ Economy
As geopolitical tensions grow, Jakarta is seeking to insulate its military, and its economy, from possible Western pressure.
Yes, Japan Will Defend Taiwan
For Japan, peace in the Taiwan Strait is a matter of national survival. A proper discussion of Japanese intervention should thus ask “how” not “if.”
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
Striking a Balance: China’s AI Ambitions and the Quest for Safety
Can China’s push for rapid AI development be reconciled with rising calls for safety guardrails?
Why Are Taiwanese Youth Protesting Against Legislative Reform?
Georgia’s Tacit Pivot to China
Tens of Thousands Protest Bill to Expand Legislative Power in Taiwan
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
How Will the Lai Government Handle Taiwan’s Maritime Disputes?
Like Beijing, Taipei officially maintains claims over islands in the East and South China Seas disputed with Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
The Indo-Pacific Could Be Within Europe’s Reach
Yes, Japan Will Defend Taiwan
China Coast Guard Shadows Filipino Activists Sailing Toward Disputed Shoal
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
Why Japan Is Lagging Behind in Cyber Defense Capabilities
To introduce active cyber defenses, Tokyo will need to overhaul its bureaucracy and legal framework.
With Military Drills, Info Ops, China Steps up Gray Zone Pressure on Taiwan’s New Government
Russian Fighter Deal Reflects Indonesia’s Goal of a ‘Sanctions-Proof’ Economy
South Korea’s Competitive Advantages as a Global Military Supplier
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
US Defense Secretary Austin to Visit Cambodia Next Week
Lloyd Austin's visit is a sign that Washington is seeking to re-engage the new look leadership in Phnom Penh, in a bid to draw the country out of China's orbit.
What the Senate Coup Reveals About Philippine Politics
Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: When Will the Rohingya Genocide Case Be Resolved?
Is Myanmar’s Junta About to Revive a Controversial Dam Project?
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
Outer Space in the BJP’s Election Manifesto: Promises and Prospects
In one section of their manifesto, the BJP outlined its plan to make India a “leading space power.”
India’s Membership of the CMF: Mapping the Future of India-US Maritime Ties
Punjab’s New Defamation Law Sparks Pushback, Protests
AAP Under a Cloud as India’s General Elections Enter New Delhi
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
Will Frozen China-South Korea Relations Thaw as Seoul Hosts Upcoming Trilateral Summit?
Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s expected visit for the summit will be a crucial indicator of the future of strained Seoul-Beijing relations under South Korea’s pro-U.S. President Yoon Suk-yeol.
South Korean Court Rejects Effort to Block Plan That Would Boost Medical School Admissions
The Great Debate Over South Korea Developing Nuclear Weapons Is Back
South Korea’s Tortuous Reckoning With the Itaewon Tragedy
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
Osaka Will Host the 2025 World Expo. Can Japan Pull It Off?
Japan is pushing a PR campaign for the embattled Osaka Expo in 2025, despite waning public enthusiasm.
Can Japan Boost Its Foreign Students Count to 400,000?
Decoding Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s Tour of Africa, Europe, and South Asia
Will Izumi Kenta Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
Days of Reckoning on the Future of ‘Natural’ Gas in Asia
The gas industry in Australia and across Asia needs to face the music being played by major economies and governments worldwide.
In Lawmaking, the Details Matter. Taiwan Would be Wise to Remember That
China-Israel Relations: Caught in a Downward Spiral
Shifting the Narrative on Climate Transition For Southeast Asian Businesses
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
Anti-Migrant Protests Expose Problems in Kyrgyzstan’s Evolving Migration Landscape
The recent conflict laid bare genuine challenges within the labor market and significant shifts in the country's migration landscape.
Competing Digital Futures: Europe and China in Central Asia’s Tech Development
Mongolia’s Political Parties Showcase Candidates for the 2024 Parliamentary Election
South Asian Students Targeted by Angry Mob in Kyrgyz Capital
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
The Bipartisan Clash Over US Electric Vehicle Policy
The Biden administration’s strategy to compete with China’s dominance hasn’t won buy-in from Republicans, who are skeptical about the entire industry.
Why US Semiconductor Export Controls Backfire
The Luzon Economic Corridor: A Badly-Needed Win For the US in Southeast Asia?
No China-US Trade War This Year, But Uncertainty Ahead in 2025
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
New Energy Competition: It’s Politics First for Both US and China
Both China and the U.S. are looking to tariffs and other trade barriers to protect their clean energy industries. The outcome is likely to be a more protectionist world economy.
Thailand’s Showdown Over Interest Rates, Explained
Musk to ‘Consider’ Opening Battery Plant in Indonesia, Senior Official Says
Why the US Must Rethink Its Strategy to Compete With China in the EV Market
Oceania
The South Pacific
Over 100 Feared Dead in Landslide in Remote Part of Papua New Guinea
Rescue efforts are underway after a landslide hit a village in Enga province in the middle of the night.
In Riot-Stricken New Caledonia, French President Says He Won’t Rush Through Voting Reforms
New Caledonia Riots: The Azerbaijan Factor
Victoria State’s Booming Population and Busted Budget
Videos
Asia on Video
What’s Behind Vietnam’s Political Upheaval?
Nguyen Khac Giang discusses the major blood-letting at the upper echelons of the Vietnamese government and ruling Communist Party.
The Danger of China’s Digital Silk Road
What Will China’s Shift From Oil Mean for Saudi Arabia and Russia?
Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
New Delhi’s Quiet Student Solidarity With Palestine
Full-fledged protests in India’s capital were quickly muffled, so students have resorted to quieter means of dissent.