Taiwan’s Elections, China’s Response and America’s Policy
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Can it last?
The 1MDB scandal has drawn attention to corruption in Malaysia, but is it enough to spark reform?
The leaders of Australia and New Zealand are enjoying a political bromance.
To truly change Beijing’s approach to the Korean nuclear issue, U.S. analysts must first clearly understand and address China’s interests in North Korea.
China’s brand of exceptionalism is colored by a century of “national humiliation.”
The first “Arab Policy Paper” provides Beijing’s official vision for China-Middle East relations.
China understands fundamental concepts like “the market” and “shareholders” far differently than the rest of the world does.
After a love-hate relationship with Bitcoin, China has moved on to pursue its own digital currency.
After a breakthrough on the comfort women issue, how will Tokyo and Seoul look to bolster their cooperation?
Korea’s national trade union squares off against the Ministry of Employment over new guidelines.
Young South Koreans are more likely to be hawkish toward North Korea – particularly in the face of provocations.
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force will now respond when Chinese vessels enter the territorial waters of the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands.
In its harsh response to the test, Moscow has its eye on a strategic victory.
Strife between secularism and Islamism in Bangladesh began to proceed with gusto in 2010, and intensified in 2013.
Residents of New Delhi are literally choking to death. Can authorities solve the pollution problem?
Sri Lanka’s recent democratic gains are real; so are the challenges that lie ahead.
For the religious rivals, Afghanistan is another front in the fight for influence.
By labeling TOLOnews a foreign “intelligence network” the Taliban are trying to justify the murder of civilians.
If all goes according to plan, trains are expected to start operating in early 2019
The prime minister plans to push through more than a dozen locally controversial power plant projects using executive orders.
To understand the group, look at its other tactics.
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights is on the front lines of challenging the junta’s clampdown on abuses against the monarchy.
As the Philippines prepares to go to the polls later this year, here’s a closer look at what’s at stake.
The region’s first 25 years of independence were more peaceful than many expected. Peace for the next 25 is not guaranteed.
The region’s economic turmoil has two causes: Russia and oil.
Soviet infrastructure linked the region only to Moscow. Will Chinese infrastructure start connecting it to the world?
Ukraine is going to try shipping via Georgia and Azerbaijan instead.
Beyond security, there’s the basic issue of supply.
Rumors abound that Canberra is soon to step into a sensitive area.
After a year of destruction, both physical and political, Vanuatu hopes to move on.
What happens in Hong Kong doesn’t apparently stay in Hong Kong.
While in the United States, Australia’s PM focused mostly on the anti-ISIS campaign.
The combat power of Russia’s Far Eastern Fleet is slated to increase this year.
As the country builds its first indigenous carrier, what might it have in mind?
The Nuclear Threat Initiative’s 2016 index does not paint a reassuring picture of nuclear materials security in South Asia.
Yang Wei might be an unfamiliar name to most observers, but his aircraft, and his underlying philosophy towards designing them, isn’t.
Any diplomatic breakthrough between the two neighbors appears doomed to collapse. What does 2016 hold for India and Pakistan?
Bilateral relations go back 50 years, but are in need of a boost.
“Network diplomacy” could be an effective way to take the bilateral relationship forward.
Activists are struggling to change long-held beliefs, and end a lucrative trade.
Jurassic World 2 will be brought to you by China: Wanda Group acquires Legendary Entertainment.
A regional bull-taming sport reopens the debate on the state and traditions in India.