This Week in Asia: September 15, 2023

How China’s Belt and Road Took Over the World

How China’s Belt and Road Took Over the World

By Shannon Tiezzi

Mapping the BRI’s growth over its first 10 years – and its transformation from a Eurasian transit corridor to an initiative with global scope.

Assessing the Chinese Navy’s New 054B Frigate

Assessing the Chinese Navy’s New 054B Frigate

By Rick Joe

A successor to the PLAN’s workhorse, the 054A, has been rumored for a decade. Now it’s finally here.

A New Era Is Dawning in US-Vietnam Relations

A New Era Is Dawning in US-Vietnam Relations

By Jonathan D. London

The coming upgrade of the bilateral relationship between Washington and Hanoi is a milestone for the region – and the world.

Why the Philippines Needs to Work With the Pacific Island Nations

Why the Philippines Needs to Work With the Pacific Island Nations

By Rej Cortez Torrecampo and Karla S. Cruz

In an increasingly complex geopolitical environment, Manila has good reasons to develop relations with other archipelagic states, including those to its south and east.

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