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Xi Jinping Is (Finally) Visiting North Korea

Xi will make his first trip to Pyongyang later

Malaysia’s Defense Corruption Challenge in the Spotlight

The case of the missing helicopters is back in

Russia’s First Borei-A-Class Missile Sub to Enter Second Round of Sea Trials in June

Sea trials of the first upgraded variant of the Borei-A-class nuclear missile sub will reportedly begin at the end of

What Are US Interests in Turkmenistan?

As a new U.S. Ambassador heads to Turkmenistan, the time is ripe to assess American interests in the Central

Destroyer Visit Puts Japan-Vietnam Military Ties into Focus

The recent voyage was just the latest manifestation of growing security ties between the

Hun Manet Introductory Visit Highlights Singapore-Cambodia Relations

The trip put the focus on some of the broader developments in the

Great Expectations: ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific Concept

As ASEAN gets closer to finally releasing its vision for the Indo-Pacific, its role in the region hangs in

What’s Behind the First Sulu Sea Trilateral Land Exercise?

A key minilateral arrangement looks to be closer to taking another long-mulled

China Blinks on Hong Kong – This Time

The larger divide between the central government and the semi-autonomous

US Warns India Over S-400 Air Defense System Deal With Russia

A senior U.S. diplomat warned India over procuring S-400 air defense systems from Russia in a recent

Japan’s Largest Flattop Visits Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Port

The first-of-class JS Izumo made a port call in Vietnam this month, as part of its annual

The Carmichael Coal Mine: Despite Approval, Uncertainties Abound

The recent environmental approval does little to settle the controversies over the

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Chinese Spy Plane Over Miyako Strait

For the first time in over a month, Japan’s Ministry of Defense has publicized the interception of a foreign

The State of Paternity Leave in Southeast Asia

The subject is fast becoming a hot topic in

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The Trouble with Tourism in Southeast Asia

Travel website founder Stuart McDonald talks about the opportunities and challenges in the tourism industry in

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Opportunities for Growth: Indonesia’s Gulf Connections

For the Gulf states, Indonesia represents an important economic and political ally in a region that represents a major

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Making Sense of Asia’s Balance of Power in 2019

Which Asian countries overperform and underperform across a range of indicators of

India’s Loss of GSP Status Is a Diplomatic, Not an Economic, Setback

The inability to avert the end of the preferential trade status calls into question New Delhi’s strong bilateral ties

Is Bangladesh Winning in the US-China Trade War?

The implications for Bangladesh of the trade war are significant, if Dhaka can seize opportunities and avoid the

Labor Exploitation, Illegal Fishing Continue to Plague Asian Seas

A new EJF report finds widespread violations in the global seafood industry, including in Taiwan, Vietnam, and elsewhere

Beijing After Tiananmen, Part 3: The Closing Chapter

A dinner invitation and bullet holes in

What Did Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Accomplish in Iran?

Abe’s effort at playing the middle man between Washington and Tehran yielded no

Global WMD Risks Are Rising. It’s Time to Do Something About It

Treaties to control chemical, biological and nuclear weapons of mass destruction (WMD) are

Modi Regaining Lost Opportunities in the Maldives and Sri Lanka

India is once again presented with an opportunity to expand its military influence in

Gender Inequality Makes South Korea Poorer

It’s in South Korea’s economic interest to continue to work toward greater

Why the US May Lose Taiwan to Beijing Economically

Washington needs to give economic ties as much focus as security ties, lest Taiwan fall irrevocably into

US to Christen New Littoral Combat Ship

The U.S. Navy will christen its newest Freedom-class littoral combat ship on

Chinese Vessel Rams, Sinks Philippine Fishing Boat in Reed Bank

Philippine crew rescued by Vietnamese fishermen in disputed South China

The Dangerous Reprise of Chinese Korean War Propaganda

Why are symbols from the “Resist America, Aid Korea” campaign making a comeback nearly 70

What Are China’s Intentions in Antarctica?

Reviewing China's activities and commitments under the 60-year-old

11 Years on, Has Nepal’s Republic Succeeded?

Pessimism about Nepal’s politics is common, despite dramatic changes since the declaration of the republic

What’s in Singapore’s New Armored Fighting Vehicle?

The commissioning spotlighted part of the country’s efforts to modernize its

South Korea’s Pension Fund to Adopt New Hiring Policy Amid Staff Exodus

The NPS has been having trouble attracting experienced portfolio managers -- so it's looking at training

What China Is Saying About the Hong Kong Protests

In the upside world of Chinese state media, the extradition bill is actually supported by most

India and Brexit: How New Delhi Can Position Itself to Maximize Benefit

How can India make the most

The Risks of a ‘Total’ US-China Competition

Even China hawks need to make a careful appraisal of what sparks joy in the

Marine Exercise Highlights US-Indonesia Defense Cooperation

The engagement spotlighted an aspect of military collaboration between the

Why Is Kazakhstan a Growing Destination for Central Asian Migrant Workers?

If trends hold, Moscow may have to compete with Nur-Sultan in attracting Central Asian migrants in

Scandal Rocks New Malaysia

A sex scandal that erupted this week is just the latest issue that has confronted the

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit Kicks Off in Bishkek

Eyes on India and Pakistan, expected silence on Xinjiang camps, and another summit in

A China-Portugal Nexus in the Making?

China's growing presence in Portugal exemplifies the diverse stances of EU members

Waigal, Afghanistan: ‘This War Will Never End Here’

In Afghanistan’s “Land of Light,” the Taliban-government war is as much personal blood feud as

Largest Japanese Warship Joins US Supercarrier for Bilateral Deployment in South China Sea

The vessels conducted a range of

One Year After the Singapore Summit, It’s Time for a US-North Korea Deal

The United States can’t let this

Kazakhstan Turns a Blind Eye to the Opposition Riddle

The government’s reaction to election protests obfuscates the diverse nature of civic activism

What Does Imran Khan’s Accountably Campaign Mean For Pakistan?

Is the Pakistani government pressuring an accountability board to step-up

Malaysia’s Seemingly Chaotic Foreign Policy Choices Make Strategic Sense

Malaysia is sticking with its Cold War-era strategy of selective alignment and

Violence Erupts During Latest Anti-Extradition Protest in Hong Kong

Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds but protesters insist they won't

South China Sea Collision Talk Threatens to Rock China-Philippines Relations

The incident is just the latest flare up between China and the Philippines on the South China