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Japan's Response to Campaign Violence
The recent assassination attempt against Republican Party presidential candidate Donald J. Trump shocked Americans and reminded Japanese of their own experience with violence on the campaign trail. Read More
King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Controlling Style Belies a Weak Monarch
King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has reverted from the quieter, behind-closed-doors style of his much-loved father and directly involved himself in Thai domestic politics and the economy.
Anwar Struggles With Foreign Policy—and at Home
Despite his reformist credentials, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has struggled to enact the policy transformation he promised.
Modi’s Historic, Sobering Elections and His Economic Challenge
The third term win for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was an unsurprising result, but the loss of Parliament seats means his party will need to work with a fragile coalition government to enact polices effectively.
Thailand’s Draconian 112 Lèse-majesté Law: Any Hope for Change?
A repressive law limiting criticism of the Thai monarchy has placed the current king beyond reproach, but popular discontent with the legislation and the monarchy is growing.
Has the King of Thailand Split With Thaksin?
The king of Thailand had seemingly allied with Thailand’s most powerful civilian politician, Thaksin Shinawatra. Now, the alliance may be collapsing—again showing the vast, hidden power of the Thai monarchy.
The North Korean and Chinese Threats Are Growing. But so Is the Trilateral Response.
With renewed support from Russia and China, there are fears that a North Korean crisis is coming. In light of this, the trilateral security relationship among the United States, Japan, and South Korea has reached a new level of cooperation.
A Second Trump Term: How Will Each Southeast Asian State Respond? Part 2
A potential second Trump administration would force Southeast Asian countries to make difficult choices between the United States and China.
Advanced Manufacturing to be a Focus of China’s July Party Plenum
China's third plenum will likely emphasize manufacturing as a tool to remedy domestic economic problems, which may run the risk of heightening tensions with its trading partners.
A Second Trump Term: How Will Each Southeast Asian State Respond? Part 1
A potential second Trump administration would upend Southeast Asia’s preferred strategy of hedging between the United States and China.
Analyzing Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural Address: More Continuity Than Difference
In his inaugural address, Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te signaled broad continuity on cross-strait issues. China, however, is likely to respond with increased pressure.
