From Boycotts To Selfies: Asia’s Myriad Perceptions Of Japan
Layers of nationalism, politics, and historical memory make sweeping generalizations about “Asian” perceptions of Japan meaningless. Read More Here
Tag: Politics
The Mystery of India’s Assassination Plots
Why would New Delhi risk so much for so little? Read More Here
CPC leadership holds meeting on 2024 economy, corruption, and discipline
The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2024, arrange Party conduct and anti-corruption work, and review regulations on the CPC’s disciplinary action. Read More Here
U.S. Engagement With China in 3 Charts
From Kissinger to Kerry, Washington’s top diplomat once visited Beijing regularly. Not anymore. Read More Here
Parting paths: from Deng’s vision to Xi’s divergence
China’s current economic woes stem largely from Xi’s abandonment of Deng’s private firm-led paradigm. Read More Here
Russia is poised to take advantage of political splits in Ukraine
Politics has returned, but the fighting has gone nowhere. Read More Here
Why Israel Won’t Change
The war in Gaza will likely reinforce the country’s rightward tilt. Read More Here
The Myanmar Military Is Facing Death By A Thousand Cuts
While the fog of war demands analytical caution, the latest surprise assault on government forces by the Three Brotherhood Alliance of the Arakan Army, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army carries important implications for the future of Myanmar. Read More Here
Our Megathreatened Age
It is now common knowledge that economic, monetary, and financial threats are rising and interacting in dangerous ways with various other social, political, geopolitical, environmental, health, and technological developments. And there is little reason to believe that today’s leaders can manage these multiplying risks. Read More Here
Central Asia Could Be the Graveyard of the Russia-China Alliance
The seeds of division between Moscow and Beijing may be found in Central Asia. We should give them some sun. Read More Here
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