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Philippines Election: Duterte Wins From the Hague But Marcos Hangs On
The Philippines’ parliamentary elections reflect yet another vote between dynastic political families, but the outcome still has implications for Manila’s foreign policy towards Washington and Beijing.
Australia’s Upcoming Elections and the Trump Factor
Despite widespread dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s performance, the Labor Party is likely to win re-election in Australia due to political backlash against Donald Trump’s policies.
Why the Proposed Mar-a-Lago Accord May Not be the Magic Wand That Trump Is Hoping For
While a Mar-a-Lago Accord might sound like a strategic move, it is unlikely to achieve the desired trade rebalance.
Otsuka Yumi: Writing My Own Story
Otsuka Yumi, the Chief Sustainability Officer of Toyota Motor Corporation, shares her journey to corporate leadership.
Vietnam Scrambles in a Tariff Bind
Despite Vietnam’s strategic importance and early concessions, it has become the most vulnerable target of the Trump administration’s tariffs—and now faces an uphill battle to protect its economy and reset trade ties with the United States.
Will the Earthquake Affect Politics and War in Myanmar?
The massive earthquake in Myanmar has exacerbated the country’s existing crises, and will likely worsen instability rather than lead to peace.
Beijing's Pro-Natalist Push Continues to Strengthen
Chinese authorities are steadily pivoting in the direction of actively promoting births. The 2025 government work report issued at the national legislative session in March witnessed a further evolution of Beijing's pro-natalist policies.
Just When Things Couldn’t Possibly Get Worse in Myanmar, They Do
Myanmar, already devastated by political turmoil and humanitarian crises, faces further catastrophic consequences from a massive earthquake, exacerbating its status as a failed state.
How India Is Responding to Trump: Five Takeaways from a Trip to New Delhi
India believes it is well-positioned to navigate a second Trump administration and that U.S.-India relations will continue to deepen.
Already Collapsing in Asia, Democracy Could Be Wiped Out by the New World Order
Democracy in Asia is rapidly deteriorating—accelerated by waning international support and democratic backsliding even in the region’s most established systems.
As in Europe, Authoritarians in Asia Are Emboldened
Authoritarian leaders in Europe and Asia are emboldened by the White House’s signals of disinterest in condemning their actions, leading to increased repression and human rights abuses.
