Central Asia Comes Out of the Russian Shadow
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Hong Kong has recently witnessed the emergence of colonial nostalgia. How do these fond remembrances intersect with historical fact?
The South China Sea islands were of little interest to both European imperialists and local empires – until they became viewed as a tool in geostrategic and nationalistic posturing.
India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh all inherited over-centralized state monoliths with unitary ideologies of sovereignty from the British Raj.
John Kerry’s visit to China was a hopeful sign, but the overall tenor of relations will prevent any major breakthroughs.
It’s not yet a stampede, but hooves can be heard.
People still occupy the front and center of Xi’s social control vision, and technology only aims to complement the “mass line.”
Beijing’s growing investment presence in the country, in particular its interest in lithium, is prompting concerns about economic dependency.
China’s diplomatic push into the region is less than meets the eye – but it should not be ignored, either.
Economic security, particularly regarding supply chains and semiconductors, is a major driver of Japan-Europe cooperation.
His Eastern European tour – including a stop in war-torn Ukraine – heralds a new chapter for South Korea.
Tokyo has been left puzzled by some recent moves from Pyongyang.
The demographic shift will stir fundamental changes in the country’s landscape and environment.
Japan should work with the bloc to preserve the free trade system.
Hindutva organizations are doing great damage to Hindu and Indian culture and influence by opposing versions of the Rama story that vary from their narrow vision of the epic.
A stable Pakistan rather than a geopolitical advantage against China is likely to have prompted Washington to back the $3 billion IMF deal.
India is hosting the event, but Pakistan is demanding that its games be played at a neutral site.
“I am the only supporter of my three daughters and a jobless husband and this beauty salon is the only source of income for my family,” one salon owner said, highlighting the impact of the new decree.
In June 2023, Russia sent gas supplies to Pakistan through Uzbekistan and Afghanistan for the first time. But it may not be the start of a vibrant trade.
This month’s elections in six peninsular states will not have an immediate impact on the fortunes of Anwar’s federal government, but may hint at future prospects.
The two old pals caught up in Beijing, but Xi likely wanted to use the occasion to send a message to Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The flexible and inclusive security mechanisms of the post-Cold War era are beginning to decay. What might replace them?
The overreaction to the film’s alleged depiction of China’s “nine-dash line” claim is a feature, not a bug, of the country’s culture of censorship.
The Cambodian leader’s eldest son is exected to become prime minister soon.
Of 20,000 alleged bandits, Kazakh authorities instead recently convicted a handful of journalists and activists in relation to the unrest at Almaty Airport in January 2022.
Could Central Asia become a battlefield between China and the West?
With 87 percent of the votes in a campaign devoid of genuine competition, the Uzbek president has cemented himself in power much like his predecessor.
Where some see the normal activities of an opposition party, the Kyrgyz government sees the seeds of a nefarious coup plot.
If imports of Russian uranium are blocked by the U.S., Kazakhstan, already a top source, could stand to gain.
At present the lines remain blurred as to whether the Solomon Islands prime minister is concerned with increasing the capabilities of his country, or confirming his own grip on power.
Newly strengthened military ties with Fiji and Japan contrast with the amicable meeting between Prime Minister Hipkins and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
In recent months, the Albanese government has been selective about where, when, and how it raises the country’s troubles.
China is the biggest winner from the current train wreck that is the Marshall Islands–United States COFA negotiations.
While Beijing’s vision of its position in the world order clearly poses a threat to international security and stability, the prospect of disengaging from China is not feasible.
Politicians like Rand Paul embrace a firm non-intervention stance, which results in a far more moderate approach to China issues.
Predictions of the demise of Indian democracy by American media and activists are exaggerated and reflect a narrow understanding of India’s history and complexity.
Japan and NATO are enhancing their ties with an eye toward China and Russia, but beneath the surface they have different concerns.
The rising use of unmanned systems is reshaping Asia’s security dilemma in flashpoints like the Taiwan Strait.
The Kremlin is unlikely to order an attack on a Ukrainian nuclear facility, partly because of its relationship with Beijing.
Anxiety over the rise of China and the authoritarian threat to the liberal democratic order has driven a maritime-heavy strategy. But don’t forget about the Eurasian landmass.
What do tikka masala, Arabic numerals, and the name Krishna have in common?
The recent blaze at the Manila Central Post Office highlighted the challenges in keeping the depredations of time and private commercial interests at bay.
Even in recent history, courts in Japan often looked at consent through a narrow lens.