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March 26, 2025

Cambodia
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.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet wears a blue suit while walking past a military guard wearing traditional uniforms.

March 27, 2025

Asia
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.

Impeached South Korean president sits in a wood-paneled court room wearing a black suit and maroon tie.

February 26, 2025

Southeast Asia
U.S. Soft Power Is Spiraling in Asia, With China Filling the Void

The Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. foreign aid apparatus has created a vacuum that China is rapidly filling, increasing its influence and soft power in regions like Southeast Asia.

Officials stand on an airport tarmac next to a trailer applauding.

February 14, 2025

Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia Responds to Trump Tariffs

The Trump administration’s tariffs on China and reciprocal trade policies will lead Southeast Asian countries to seek alternative trade partners and increase China’s influence in the region.

Indian Prime Minister Modi wears a black kurta while walking with U.S. President Trump, who wears a blue suit and red tie.

February 25, 2025

RealEcon
Reimagining Economic Security Cooperation as Resilient Interdependence: Lessons From Asia

A closer look at Asian approaches to economic security and resilience highlight significant gaps but also valuable lessons for the United States.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2025.

October 2, 2024

Global
Central Bank Currency Swaps Tracker

Introduction Since the financial crisis of 2007, central banks around the world have entered into a multitude of bilateral currency swap agreements with one another. These agreements allow a centr…

January 17, 2025

Election 2024
What Do Trump’s Appointments Tell Us About His Asia Policy?

President-elect Donald Trump’s Asia policy emphasizes security concerns and a tougher stance on China while criticizing key regional partners and prioritizing trade imbalances.

President-elect Donald Trump wears a blue suit and red tie while hugging Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio, who wears a blue suit and blue tie.

February 19, 2025

Southeast Asia
Trump’s Abrupt Turn to Russia—and Whether a U.S.-Russia Team Could Gain Any Sway in South and Southeast Asia

President Trump’s new geopolitical strategy of aligning with Russia to counter China is highly controversial and raises questions about its effectiveness and impact on U.S. interests and global polit…

Southeast Asia leaders stand next to each other waving at the camera in front of their national flags.

April 10, 2025

Trade
Trade Calendar

Trade and tariffs are a central part of President Donald Trump’s international economic policy. Stay up to date with the Council on Foreign Relation’s calendar of significant trade-related events.

January 21, 2025

Asia
What Trump’s Appointments Tell Us About His Asia Policy

Security is likely to take priority over trade tensions in a second Trump administration.

Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio wears a navy suit, red tie, and American flag lapel pin while speaking.