What the Olympics Means to Japan
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It was almost inevitable that fractures would emerge within the Pacific Islands Forum.
On the 50th anniversary of Malaysia’s New Economic Policy, the middle class it famously built may be collapsing. Will its goal of national unity collapse with it?
COVID-19, an economic crisis, and a majoritarian dynasty at the helm: Sri Lanka’s future hangs in the balance.
So much for non-interference – Beijing is more and more willing to criticize human rights violations in other countries.
In theory, the U.S. troop withdrawal opens space for China to play an increased role. In practice, Beijing may not be interested.
The law is vague enough to allow China maximum flexibility in implementation.
The interdependence of China’s innovation strategy with its military-civil fusion system enables it to leverage the global research and networks of the country’s own companies and universities.
In China, celebrities are under greater political and societal pressure to refrain from “immoral conduct.” Is this the Chinese version of cancel culture?
While the Olympics has provided a much-needed morale boost for Japan, it remains to be seen whether any of that will be translated into support for the government.
Despite South Korea’s overall successful in handling the pandemic, economic uncertainty will likely be a factor in decisions on childbirth and the demographic future.
Candidate have begun to officially declare their ambitions. Here are the names to know.
Japan’s ruling coalition failed to win a majority in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election. Is this the beginning of a leadership vacuum in Japan?
For all intents and purposes, Kim Jong Un is the DPRK. Such a system won’t survive a leadership transition at this juncture.
Two years after the BJP government abrogated Kashmir’s autonomy, anger is simmering in the restive region.
While Khan’s intent to hold dialogue with regional leaders is commendable, there are many reasons to believe that this effort is a nonstarter
Reports that India is engaged in talks with the Taliban indicate New Delhi’s growing security concerns about Afghanistan.
Child workers were among the casualties of the July 8 fire, shedding terrible light on an all-too-common problem.
Afghan civilians, always in the crossfire between government and Taliban forces, are more at risk than ever before.
A decade of progress for media in Myanmar has been set back by renewed military rule.
The case of ST25 drives home how important it is for countries, particularly developing countries, to develop strong intellectual property protection schemes.
While the ICJ awarded Pedra Branca to Singapore in 2008, its planned land reclamation works could have far-reaching legal ramifications.
President Duterte’s mooted vice presidential run would follow in the footsteps of other recent ex-leaders.
Southeast Asia’s largest country should seek complementary improvements in its relations with the two major world powers.
With the Taliban surging across Afghanistan, Central Asian governments are dusting off their 1990s playbooks.
The fight for control over Kyrgyzstan’s single most valuable asset has devolved into ugly public recriminations.
Jahongir Otajonov, picked by the banned Erk party as its presidential candidate, has reportedly quit the race.
As the Turkmen president’s son continues his tour of top government positions, digitalization remains a critical priority for the regime.
Q-pop offers a deeper commentary on Kazakhstan’s attempts to embrace the forces of globalization while simultaneously establishing a renewed sense of national identity.
Singapore needs energy and Australia has prime unused territory for solar farms. It’s a perfect match, if the project can be made a reality.
The value of being inside Australia may have risen during the pandemic, but the value of being an Australian citizen has clearly decreased.
Given the 2019 referendum’s nearly unanimous approval, it will be difficult for Papua New Guinea to deny the region independence.
As the U.S. tightens ties with both Taiwan and Australia, it’s time for Canberra and Taipei to do the same.
Outdated traditions, internal contradictions, and increasing competition: Baseball faces many of the same struggles as U.S. foreign policy.
The announcement underscores a fundamental continuity between the administrations of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Increased U.S. support has raised hopes in Taiwan – and some of those expectations may be difficult for Washington to meet.
AI might never become truly intelligent. It can still be wildly unpredictable.
As in the United States, the question of UFOs is gaining more attention, particularly as it relates to Japanese security.
The new NSS has some notable differences from the 2015 version on Russia’s approach to the Asia-Pacific – and China in particular.
Just as in 2014, there is a sense of anxiety bordering on panic about the impending U.S. withdrawal.
Photojournalism is people-centric in two ways: It shows the real life of people, but at the price of their privacy.
Efforts to annul outdated marriage provisions through the courts have failed. Can the legislature overcome the deeply entrenched political gap hindering reform?
One distinct regional difference within Australia is in preference for sporting codes, but the Australian Football League brushes off its most devoted locales to chase rugby-dominated markets.