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December 27, 2023

Southeast Asia
The Specter of Transnational Repression

A recent report by Freedom House demonstrates the widespread normalization of transnational repression.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wears a blue suit and teal tie while standing at a wooden podium in front of two red and white Canadian flags.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick and Abigail McGowan Asia Unbound

November 14, 2023

China
Review of Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized Its Economy to Confront the World

According to a new book by Axios reporter Bethany Allen, China has developed an authoritarian economic statecraft to reshape the global order.

A man wearing a maroon suit hold a large Chinese flag while standing in front of a white airplane on a tarmac.
Blog Post by Abigail McGowan Asia Unbound

October 27, 2023

China
Prized Panda Diplomats Return to Beijing

The National Zoo’s giant pandas will return to China by mid-November.

A giant black and white panda lays on a tree branch.
Blog Post by Michelle Kurilla and Abigail McGowan Asia Unbound

September 14, 2023

Territorial Disputes
Azerbaijan’s Pressure on Nagorno-Karabakh: What to Know

Azerbaijan appears to have eased a blockade that had cut off food and medical supplies to the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, but there are still heightened concerns about conditions fac…

In Brief by Abigail McGowan

September 11, 2023

Vietnam
Assessing the Bolstered U.S.-Vietnam Relationship

President Biden's historic trip to Hanoi symbolizes growing shared interests between the United States and Vietnam.

U.S. President sits a table next to Vietnam's prime minister with national flags and a bust of Ho Chi Minh placed behind them.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick and Abigail McGowan Asia Unbound

August 31, 2023

Thailand
Thailand's Summer of Political Uncertainty

Despite strong support for democratic change in Thailand's national elections, the ruling establishment has maneuvered to preserve power.

Thai politician wears a navy suit and red tie while waving his hand.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick and Abigail McGowan Asia Unbound

August 17, 2023

Singapore
Is Singapore's Stability Unraveling—And What Will it Mean for the PAP?

A series of scandals have upset Singapore's typically stable politics.

Prime Minister of Singapore stands in front of two white and red Singaporean flags while wearing a button-down shirt.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick and Abigail McGowan Asia Unbound

July 31, 2023

United States
Meet Will Hurd, Republican Presidential Candidate

The former CIA clandestine officer and former congressman from Texas is a candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Will Hurd
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

July 26, 2023

Cambodia
Cambodia's Unfree Election and Potential Succession Crisis

Cambodia's recent election exposes its looming succession crisis.

Cambodian politician Hun Manet waves to the crowd while wearing a white, long-sleeve shirt while other supporters stand in the background waving flags.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick and Abigail McGowan Asia Unbound