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\n Contributing Editors\nBirat Anupam
\nAbdul Basit
\nSnigdhendu Bhattacharya
\nRajeev Bhattacharyya
\nKavita Chowdhury
\nShanthie Mariet D’Souza
\nShihoko Goto
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\nMubashar Hasan
\nBrian Hioe
\nLuke Hunt
\nUmair Jamal
\nEunwoo Lee
\nAisyah Llewellyn
\nMercy A. Kuo
\nRathindra Kuruwita
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\nSribala Subramanian
\nThisanka Siripala
\nPaolo Sorbello
\nTroy Stangarone
\nTakahashi Kosuke
\nColleen Wood
\nGrant Wyeth\n

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Resilience takes many forms in the face of disasters both physical and political.

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The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami sparked the world’s largest humanitarian and disaster recovery effort. But 20 years on, despite some progress, governments still fail to sufficiently integrate disaster reduction into longer-term strategic thinking.

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In the region of Myanmar now held by the Arakan Army, the impacts of war and decades of economic neglect are easily visible.

","traveling-through-myanmars-war-ravaged-arakan","Traveling Through Myanmar’s War-Ravaged Arakan",{"_24":84,"_53":85,"_55":86,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_46":60,"_18":87,"_40":41,"_26":88},"-OCJFzDL_OqdKS2f2w1J","121_LDS_2","

Ishiba is in a far weaker political position than his immediate predecessors – and has far more international volatility to contend with.

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“The Trump administration can have a tough-on-China policy, or it can have a tough-on-allies policy, but it probably cannot have both.”

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Beijing has made it abundantly clear it doesn’t share the U.S. view that the deployment is “deeply dangerous.”

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Before he takes office a second time, it’s worth reviewing how Donald Trump approached China during his first term from 2017-2021.

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Trump’s return to the White House, along with his hawkish advisers, will have Beijing expecting a conflict – and acting accordingly.

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Engagements with media, think tanks, and academia form an essential – but often overlooked – element of China’s foreign policy.

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Few things illustrate the fragmentation of Chinese foreign policy better than the operation of the country’s embassies overseas.

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The LDP-Komeito coalition is still governing, but given their lack of a majority nothing will be business as usual.

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His apology didn’t work. The public is more furious than before.

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Over the last year, the autocratic regimes in Moscow and Pyongyang have increasingly intertwined their fates via ever deepening commitments and greater escalation.

","expect-the-worst-from-russia-and-north-korea","Expect the Worst From Russia and North Korea",{"_118":164,"_24":165,"_53":166,"_55":167,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":91,"_18":168,"_40":41,"_26":169},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/turbulence-in-japans-power-corridors-amid-trumps-return/","-OCJFzDWUdt2i_mgBegF","121_NEA_4","

Prime Minister Ishiba, operating with a severely dented domestic power base, lacks decisive leadership at a time when Japan can ill afford it.

","turbulence-in-japans-power-corridors-amid-trumps-return","Turbulence in Japan’s Power Corridors Amid Trump’s Return",{"_118":171,"_24":172,"_53":173,"_55":174,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":102,"_18":175,"_40":41,"_26":176},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/does-north-korea-really-execute-people-for-watching-south-korean-videos/","-OCJFzDXr1eb6OrJ5PeT","121_NEA_5","

The truth is bad enough. So why have rights activists and the South Korean government been distorting evidence to bolster a dubious claim?

","does-north-korea-really-execute-people-for-watching-south-korean-videos","Does North Korea Really Execute People for Watching South Korean Videos?",{"_24":178,"_46":179,"_26":180,"_49":181},"SOA",6,"South Asia",[182,188,194,201,208],{"_24":183,"_53":184,"_55":185,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_46":47,"_18":186,"_40":41,"_26":187},"-OCJFzDXr1eb6OrJ5PeU","121_SOA_1","

The JVP-led NPP government may extend economic incentives to Tamils but will avoid addressing the Tamil national question.

","will-sri-lankas-new-government-meet-tamil-political-demands","Will Sri Lanka’s New Government Meet Tamil Political Demands?",{"_24":189,"_53":190,"_55":191,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_46":60,"_18":192,"_40":41,"_26":193},"-OCJFzDXr1eb6OrJ5PeV","121_SOA_2","

In the past, China conveyed its concerns to Pakistan behind closed doors, but this is no longer the case.

","china-pakistan-ties-under-pressure-over-security-concerns","China-Pakistan Ties Under Pressure Over Security Concerns",{"_118":195,"_24":196,"_53":197,"_55":198,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":74,"_18":199,"_40":41,"_26":200},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/the-political-instrumentalization-of-bangladeshs-hindu-community/","-OCJFzDXr1eb6OrJ5PeW","121_SOA_3_1","

Rather than addressing the challenges faced by Hindus, political parties – particularly the Awami League – have a history of politicizing their struggles.

","the-political-instrumentalization-of-bangladeshs-hindu-community","The Political Instrumentalization of Bangladesh’s Hindu Community",{"_118":202,"_24":203,"_53":204,"_55":205,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":91,"_18":206,"_40":41,"_26":207},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/indias-leap-of-faith-in-afghanistan-tango-with-the-taliban/","-OCJFzDYwBXQi66FE4EW","121_SOA_4","

The evolving Indian policy toward Afghanistan is either a drastic climb down from a moral high ground or grimly pragmatic, depending on how one looks at things.

","indias-leap-of-faith-in-afghanistan-tango-with-the-taliban","India’s Leap of Faith in Afghanistan: Tango With the Taliban",{"_118":209,"_24":210,"_53":211,"_55":212,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":102,"_18":213,"_40":41,"_26":214},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/mauritius-parliamentary-elections-hold-a-crucial-lesson-for-india/","-OCJFzDYwBXQi66FE4EX","121_SOA_5","

After a year of change in India’s neighboring governments, the case of Mauritius demonstrates the value of forging strong ties with all political parties.

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An important shift has taken place in China’s policy toward the civil war in Myanmar.

","whats-behind-chinas-changing-myanmar-policy","What’s Behind China’s Changing Myanmar Policy?",{"_118":227,"_24":228,"_53":229,"_55":230,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":60,"_18":231,"_40":41,"_26":232},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/young-southeast-asians-are-slowly-nudging-asean-toward-change/","-OCJFzDYwBXQi66FE4EZ","121_SEA_2","

Amid skepticism about the bloc’s ability to protect environmental and human rights, a new generation of activists remains hopeful.

","young-southeast-asians-are-slowly-nudging-asean-toward-change","Young Southeast Asians Are Slowly Nudging ASEAN Toward Change",{"_118":234,"_24":235,"_53":236,"_55":237,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":74,"_18":238,"_40":41,"_26":239},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/thailand-to-begin-phase-2-of-digital-wallet-stimulus-in-january/","-OCJFzDZ_rKNofsq3hL0","121_SEA_3","

The Pheu Thai government has also promised to introduce debt relief measures and additional stimulus programs in a bid to kick start the economy.

","thailand-to-begin-phase-2-of-digital-wallet-stimulus-in-january","Thailand to Begin Phase 2 of ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus in January",{"_118":241,"_24":242,"_53":243,"_55":244,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":91,"_18":245,"_40":41,"_26":246},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/microfinance-mouthpiece-60-decibels-drops-case-for-defense-of-cambodia/","-OCJFzDZ_rKNofsq3hL1","121_SEA_4","

The microfinance industry’s own boosters are struggling to put a positive spin on the country’s debt crisis.

","microfinance-mouthpiece-60-decibels-drops-case-for-defense-of-cambodia","Microfinance Mouthpiece 60 Decibels Drops Case for Defense of Cambodia",{"_118":248,"_24":249,"_53":250,"_55":251,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":102,"_18":252,"_40":41,"_26":253},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/philippines-inches-closer-to-cooperating-with-the-international-criminal-court/","-OCJFzDZ_rKNofsq3hL2","121_SEA_5","

The Marcos administration’s hardline position toward the ICC is beginning to soften as its feud with the Dutertes intensifies.

","philippines-inches-closer-to-cooperating-with-the-international-criminal-court","Philippines Inches Closer to Cooperating with the International Criminal Court",{"_24":255,"_46":256,"_26":257,"_49":258},"CEA",8,"Central Asia",[259,265,272,279,286],{"_24":260,"_53":261,"_55":262,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_46":47,"_18":263,"_40":41,"_26":264},"-OCJFzD_K-Vj4DnmCZih","121_CEA_1","

Turkmen consulates and embassies routinely refuse to renew or replace the passports of citizens abroad, forcing them to return to a home from which they may not be allowed to leave again.

","no-passport-no-peace-for-turkmen-abroad","No Passport, No Peace for Turkmen Abroad",{"_118":266,"_24":267,"_53":268,"_55":269,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":60,"_18":270,"_40":41,"_26":271},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/saving-erbayan-a-victim-of-alleged-hazing-in-kazakhstans-military/","-OCJFzD_K-Vj4DnmCZii","121_CEA_2","

Erbayan Mukhtar suffered a severe head injury during military service, sparking concerns about soldier safety and allegations of hazing in Kazakhstan’s armed forces.

","saving-erbayan-a-victim-of-alleged-hazing-in-kazakhstans-military","Saving Erbayan: A Victim of Alleged Hazing in Kazakhstan’s Military",{"_118":273,"_24":274,"_53":275,"_55":276,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":74,"_18":277,"_40":41,"_26":278},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/c5trump-getting-the-us-down-to-business-in-central-asia/","-OCJFzD_K-Vj4DnmCZij","121_CEA_3","

The region has become more connected to Europe and less dependent on Russia and China than when Trump was last in office.

","c5-trump-getting-the-us-down-to-business-in-central-asia","C5+Trump: Getting the US Down to Business in Central Asia",{"_118":280,"_24":281,"_53":282,"_55":283,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":91,"_18":284,"_40":41,"_26":285},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/kyrgyzstans-vape-ban-clean-lungs-or-dirty-lobbying/","-OCJFzD_K-Vj4DnmCZik","121_CEA_4","

Banning domestic vape sales while preserving manufacturing for export may simply serve to expand the shadow market and line the pockets of customs officials.

","kyrgyzstans-vape-ban-clean-lungs-or-dirty-lobbying","Kyrgyzstan’s Vape Ban: Clean Lungs or Dirty Lobbying?",{"_118":287,"_24":288,"_53":289,"_55":290,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":102,"_18":291,"_40":41,"_26":292},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/navigating-the-challenging-path-of-local-governance-reform-in-uzbekistan/","-OCJFzDapV2gsVWzMuHA","121_CEA_5","

By embracing a balanced approach that empowers kengashes without undermining central oversight, Uzbekistan can foster a resilient and responsive local governance system.

","navigating-the-challenging-path-of-local-governance-reform-in-uzbekistan","Navigating the Challenging Path of Local Governance Reform in Uzbekistan",{"_24":294,"_46":295,"_26":296,"_49":297},"OCE",9,"Oceania",[298,304,311,318],{"_24":299,"_53":300,"_55":301,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_46":47,"_18":302,"_40":41,"_26":303},"-OCJFzDapV2gsVWzMuHB","121_OCE_1","

Increased geostrategic interests, greater economic opportunity, the rapidly growing Indian diaspora in Australia, and the cultural pull of a mutual love of cricket have served to bring the two countries closer together.

","what-is-driving-closer-australia-india-relations","What Is Driving Closer Australia-India Relations?",{"_118":305,"_24":306,"_53":307,"_55":308,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":60,"_18":309,"_40":41,"_26":310},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/australia-china-relations-from-comprehensive-strategic-partners-to-frenemies/","-OCJFzDapV2gsVWzMuHC","121_OCE_2","

The election of Donald Trump will pose new challenges for the fragile rapprochement between China and Australia.

","australia-china-relations-from-comprehensive-strategic-partners-to-frenemies","Australia-China Relations: From Comprehensive Strategic Partners to Frenemies",{"_118":312,"_24":313,"_53":314,"_55":315,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":74,"_18":316,"_40":41,"_26":317},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/what-lies-behind-melbournes-rash-of-firebombings/","-OCJFzDapV2gsVWzMuHD","121_OCE_3","

Organized crime groups are capitalizing on the country’s tobacco taxes, which are among the highest in the world.

","what-lies-behind-melbournes-rash-of-firebombings","What Lies Behind Melbourne’s Rash of Firebombings?",{"_118":319,"_24":320,"_53":321,"_55":322,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":91,"_18":323,"_40":41,"_26":324},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/how-the-pacific-voted-in-the-us-election/","-OCJFzDbt13TbfEs2ypX","121_OCE_4","

On November 5, voters went to the polls on U.S. Pacific islands: the state of Hawai’i and the three U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI).

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The Trump administration’s more pro-business approach could help turn an area of weakness in U.S. Indo-Pacific policy into a strength.

","a-new-hope-for-us-leadership-in-the-indo-pacific","A New Hope for US Leadership in the Indo-Pacific",{"_118":337,"_24":338,"_53":339,"_55":340,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":60,"_18":341,"_40":41,"_26":342},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/bidens-legacy-on-china/","-OCJFzDbt13TbfEs2yp_","121_USA_2","

Having checked China in Asia, the Biden administration will be a hard act to follow, particularly given regional governments’ skepticism of Trump.

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The 7 for 70 Campaign will create vital people-to-people connections through new “sister city” relationships.

","sister-cities-a-new-era-in-us-pacific-diplomacy","Sister Cities: A New Era in US Pacific Diplomacy",{"_24":351,"_46":352,"_26":353,"_49":354},"SCR",11,"Security",[355,361,368,375],{"_24":356,"_53":357,"_55":358,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_46":47,"_18":359,"_40":41,"_26":360},"-OCJFzDcWgzzoT__m0sP","121_SCR_1","

The UNICORN agreement marks Japan’s first export of defense equipment to India.

","stealth-antenna-deal-marks-a-new-watershed-for-india-japan-defense-cooperation","Stealth Antenna Deal Marks a New Watershed for India-Japan Defense Cooperation",{"_118":362,"_24":363,"_53":364,"_55":365,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":60,"_18":366,"_40":41,"_26":367},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/prabowos-global-vision-can-the-indonesian-military-handle-the-pressure/","-OCJFzDcWgzzoT__m0sQ","121_SCR_2","

The new president’s ambitious defense diplomacy is placing intense operational demands on the country’s armed forces.

","prabowos-global-vision-can-the-indonesian-military-handle-the-pressure","Prabowo’s Global Vision: Can the Indonesian Military Handle the Pressure?",{"_118":369,"_24":370,"_53":371,"_55":372,"_57":58,"_59":47,"_46":74,"_18":373,"_40":41,"_26":374},"https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/assessing-the-j-35a-the-chinese-air-forces-new-stealth-fighter/","-OCJFzDcWgzzoT__m0sR","121_SCR_3_1","

After its official reveal at the Zhuhai Airshow, what do we know about China’s new fifth-generation fighter?

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Negotiating with Trump will not be easy, but Seoul now possesses more leverage than before.

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