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Crises May Now Drive Japan’s Relations With China
Crises are not new to the Japan-China relationship, but their impact only grows.
Beyond Thailand, Transnational Repression Spreads Globally
Thailand’s growing role as a regional hub for transnational repression in Southeast Asia reflects a broader global trend.
Understanding Takaichi Sanae: Sheila Smith on Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Renowned Japan expert Sheila Smith discusses the country’s historic election of its first female prime minister, her politics, her likely policies, and their impact on women.
Trump and Xi Turn Back the Clock—While China Flexes Its Muscles
While the much-anticipated Trump-Xi meeting produced modest results, it also revealed China’s growing strengths and could set the stage for a more substantive Trump visit to Beijing next year.
At ASEAN, Trump Pushes for Deals While China Seeks Free Trade
Diverging pressures from the United States and China at the ASEAN summit have led some member states to fear that the era of hedging is over.
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae Takes Charge
The Japanese Diet elected Takaichi Sanae, the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), to the country’s highest office.
Myanmar’s Junta Forces Are Gaining Back Ground, Presaging a Long-Term Quagmire
In recent months, Myanmar’s military junta has regained ground lost to organized resistance groups. Ahead of the regime’s plans to hold national elections, continual fighting has pushed the state into a geopolitical quagmire.
Thailand Has Become Southeast Asia’s Hub of Transnational Repression
In recent years, Thailand has facilitated transnational repression by outright authoritarian neighbors and nearby democracies alike, making it increasingly difficult for Southeast Asian dissidents to find safety.
#Change, LDP! But Will It?
Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s announcement that he would step down has prompted yet another race within the LDP for a new president.
How America Can Win in Space to Protect Taiwan and Beyond
To protect its strategic interests in Taiwan in the event of a conflict with China, the United States should consider investing more time, energy, and resources towards an often-overlooked arena of defense competition: space superiority.
Thai Politics Poised for a Meltdown – or a Massive Breakthrough
Thailand’s parliament has selected Anutin Charnvirakul, former leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai party, as the country’s new prime minister—but he may not be able to maintain his position for long.
