Trump Comes to Asia
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Is the Philippines up to the task of handling the latest wave of Islamist terrorism?
A year after King Bhumibol's passing, Thailand’s deep state thrives.
A year after King Bhumibol's passing, Thailand’s deep state thrives.
What is Pakistan looking for in the modern Middle East as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran grow more pronounced?
Pro-independence posters in Hong Kong triggered a huge debate on freedom of speech and the rule of law.
Detained activists have two choices: vanish or confess.
A look at three paths for Chinese education reform.
Zhang Anle and his solution for the cross-strait dilemma.
Policy stability will be a key focus of both China’s government and central bank ahead of the 19th National Congress.
In late September, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he would dissolve the Diet.
The possible deployment of tactical nukes is a hot topic for the opposition in Seoul.
Conventional wisdom on the effectiveness of oil embargoes is mistaken.
Accusations of political bias run rampant, with two broadcasting unions going on strike.
Reflections on bilateral relations and an outlook for the future
History is complex; the boundaries between Bengal and Rakhine have always been changing.
By hunkering down, the U.S. and Afghan governments hope to eventually bring the Taliban to the table.
Pakistan needs an alternative vision of the state to implement a new regional security policy.
Colombo’s attempt to balance India and China has proved futile.
Data released by the Reserve Bank of India indicates that demonetization has failed to flush out black money.
The commemoration of a key anniversary saw both symbolic celebration as well as substantive progress in bilateral ties.
A year after Duterte promised to bring change in the country, there’s a bloody war on drugs and martial law.
As democracy is dismantled, will Cambodians return to the streets?
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.
A single word; the most heinous of crimes.
Central Asia’s most contentious border — between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan — is opening at last.
Russia’s incoherent strategy at home and abroad continues to undercut its Asian-facing initiatives such as the Eastern Economic Forum.
Social tensions boiled in Kazakhstan as three died in a coal mine and hundreds of workers and locals fought in Astana.
Sliding out of crisis, how are regional central banks handling their monetary realities?
Can a multi-billion dollar sporting event prove Turkmenistan’s modernity despite the country’s reputation for corruption?
Jakarta aims to mute criticism from some Pacific Island states by building better ties in the region.
If Asia’s future is to be led by China, Australia may need to balance out its U.S.-centric foreign policy.
Had the suit gone to court, it would have aired allegations of abuse at Australia’s PNG-based detention facility.
The islands need to carefully weigh the benefits of Chinese investment with the potential risks.
The Trump administration takes ownership of the war in Afghanistan, with no viable end-state in sight.
Truman’s successes ought to be weighed against his significant policy setbacks and outright failures in Asia.
What’s behind the recent national security-driven decision to block a Chinese acquisition of a U.S. firm?
North Korea will continue to get away with its ballistic missile launches. Missile defense isn't ready and the costs of preemption are unacceptably high.
Rather than underscoring the enduring logic of nuclear deterrence, the case of North Korea highlights its flimsiness.
Japan-based ships lack same training and readiness standards as U.S.-based.
The enhanced system represents a step forward for regional cooperation.
A single time zone is burdensome for some of the inhabitants of both China and India.
One of the last American tourists to visit North Korea hopes to showcase the country’s complex nature.
China has its own take on Rambo.