On Track to a Kazakh Spring?
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The grand story of Indian defense policy has always been that of a mismatch between aspiration and capabilities. The Indian Navy is no exception.
As tensions between the United States and Iran deepen, Asia’s top oil importers watch warily.
How disputed islands, an Anglo-American military base, and an exiled people’s fate reflect a transforming world.
The detained blogger is just the latest example of the previously tolerated suddenly becoming forbidden.
The symbolism was heavy for the Chinese president’s first Pyongyang trip, but there were no major announcements made.
Hong Kong’s massive protests could be a bellwether for Taiwan’s 2020 presidential election.
Why are symbols from the “Resist America, Aid Korea” campaign making a comeback nearly 70 years later?
The SCO reflects shifting power dynamics in this subregion, particularly between China and Russia.
Despite the Trump-Abe bonhomie, several lingering issues are poised to crop up over the next year.
Despite not being a belligerent, South Korea is among the countries facing the most potential impact from the trade war.
Abe’s effort at playing the middle man between Washington and Tehran yielded no immediate results.
Hanoi turned out to be a fiasco, but what’s next for North Korea-U.S. negotiations?
South Korea and China have made progress in addressing the deadly issue of fine dust, but North Korea’s engagement is necessary too.
As Modi begins his second term, he will need to grapple with a series of challenges.
Pessimism about Nepal’s politics is common, despite significant changes since the declaration of the republic in 2008.
The government (and military) may have miscalculated in their attempt to take down a popular judge.
The implications for Bangladesh of the trade war are significant, if Dhaka can seize opportunities and avoid the pitfalls ahead.
For reasons both structural and political, the Afghan Supreme Court has turned into a de facto ally of the president.
Beyond economics, the geopolitical situation faced by both ASEAN and Hong Kong is characterized by significant uncertainty.
President Duterte’s allies won widely in the May midterm elections, but not the Estradas.
Longstanding anti-Chinese prejudices, coupled with foreign policy fears, are bringing down China’s image among Indonesians.
While Thailand’s coup leader remains premier, the polls unleashed new democratic sentiments that the regime now struggles to silence.
The U.S.-China trade war may make Hanoi rethink its interest in promoting technology for both economic growth and political control.
Kind words, quiet diplomacy, and congratulations for Tajikistan and Kazakhstan from Europe’s top diplomat.
A draft law proposing gender quotas for Kyrgyzstan’s village councils could help increase women’s representation at the local level.
Sauytbay left Kazakhstan for Sweden, still seeking asylum after blowing the whistle on China’s Xinjiang camps.
The former Kyrgyz president accused his successor of persecuting his political opponents under the guise of anti-corruption.
As a new U.S. ambassador heads to Turkmenistan, the time is ripe to assess American interests in the Central Asian state.
James Marape has ascended to the prime ministership at a trying time for the continued integrity of PNG.
Can Morrison and Australia’s Coalition make the most of an unexpected election victory?
In Asia, Australia has long been viewed as a neighbor, not necessarily a part of the neighborhood.
As both countries recalibrate their approaches to China, their bilateral relations have taken a back seat.
The United States’ strategy for the so-called Indo-Pacific remains muddled.
There are two opposing factions on each of two sides, and that is making a deal difficult.
Washington has adapted Tokyo’s approach to expanding cooperation via white hulls.
The Republic of China Navy aims to begin deploying the first of eight diesel-electric submarines in 2026.
Treaties to control chemical, biological and nuclear weapons of mass destruction (WMD) are at risk.
Unlike other far-flung powers, France emphasizes its massive Indo-Pacific exclusive economic zone and constellation of territories.
The Islamic State has completed its shift from Middle East to South Asia.
India Misinformed shows how fake news stories are both a product of our minds and the reflection of its weaknesses.
China’s food delivery industry is searching for ways to make the sector more environmentally conscious, one order at a time.
A new EJF report finds widespread violations in the global seafood industry, including in Taiwan, Vietnam, and elsewhere in Asia.