This Week in Asia: December 1, 2023

This Week in Asia: December 1, 2023

Videos The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news. This week’s top stories: Already have an account? Log in. You have reached the limit of 5 free articles this month. Get to the bottom of the story Understand the Asia-Pacific’s biggest issues with a The Diplomat subscription. This week’s top stories:

This Week in Asia: November 17, 2023

Biden, Xi Hit the Reset Button on China-US Relations. Can It Last?

Videos The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news. This week’s top stories: Already have an account? Log in. You have reached the limit of 5 free articles this month. Get to the bottom of the story Understand the Asia-Pacific’s biggest issues with a The Diplomat subscription. This week’s top stories:

This Week in Asia: November 3, 2023

‘Operation 1027’: A Turning-Point For Myanmar’s Resistance Struggle?

How Asia-Pacific States Voted on the UN’s Israel-Palestine Resolution By Shannon Tiezzi Like the rest of the world, most Asia-Pacific states supported the resolution, making the exceptions especially interesting. ‘Operation 1027’: A Turning-Point For Myanmar’s Resistance Struggle? By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing and Naing Lin Some Myanmar observers hope that the coordinated offensive in Shan State … Read more

This Week in Asia: October 27, 2023

This Week in Asia: October 27, 2023

On LGBTQ+ Issues, India Needs to Look Back to Look Ahead By Sujit Bhar Indian society today has forgotten its past, its glorious history, and its ability to understand and accommodate the many facets of life.  India’s AI Regulation Dilemma By Shaoshan Liu The Indian government has oscillated between a non-regulatory approach, to foster innovation, … Read more

This Week in Asia: October 20, 2023

This Week in Asia: October 20, 2023

How Timor-Leste Escaped the Political ‘Resource Curse’ By Moritz Schmoll and Geoffrey Swenson Asia’s youngest nation has shown that resource wealth does not necessary impede the development of a stable democracy. Will Iran Set up a Base in Antarctica? By Zia Madani and Alan D. Hemmings What is driving Iran’s interest in Antarctica, and how … Read more

This Week in Asia: October 13, 2023

This Week in Asia: October 13, 2023

What Would Argentina’s Dollarization Mean for China?  By Xiaofeng Wang and Otaviano Canuto A bilateral currency swap line with China plays a crucial role in their bilateral relationship – and in Argentina’s economic stability.  Maldives’ Presidential Election Was Not a Referendum on India or China  By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor Local political maneuvering and pressing domestic … Read more

This Week in Asia: October 6, 2023

This Week in Asia: October 6, 2023

Long March 9 Rocket Will Be a Game-changer for China’s Space Program By Namrata Goswami China’s plan for a super heavy, reusable rocket has gotten far less attention than SpaceX’s Starship, but will be equally important over the long run.  The State of China’s Semiconductor Industry By Mercy A. Kuo Insights from Douglas Fuller. Hasina, … Read more

This Week in Asia: September 22, 2023

This Week in Asia: September 22, 2023

This Week in Asia: May 19, 2023 The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news. A Case for Greater US Engagement in Central Asia By Hunter Stoll Russian and Chinese influence in the region will never go away. But the United States now has a rare and valuable window of opportunity. A Journey Through Central … Read more