Asia-Pacific Archive

Japan’s LDP chose Ishiba Shigeru to lead the party, setting him up to become the new PM. At least in principle, that will mean some key policy changes.

The sentencing of two former editors in Hong Kong under a sedition law underscores the control that the Chinese government now exerts in the city.

U.S. allies are profoundly concerned about a potential second Trump term. Many are trying to secure their partnerships before the election.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake ascended from outsider to Sri Lankan president. Now, he needs to win parliamentary elections to advance his agenda.

President-elect Prabowo Subianto has ambitious plans for Indonesia. They may depend on outgoing President Joko Widodo’s support.

If Harris wins in November, we can expect continuity in her China policy, but with a greater emphasis on human rights.

The student protests that ousted Bangladesh’s PM Sheikh Hasina were the product of a well-prepared movement.

The world already knew North Korea was operating a uranium enrichment program. But the decision to reveal it publicly is still significant.

As peace talks continue to falter amid political turbulence in Bangkok, southern Thailand’s insurgency appears to be escalating.

China’s expanding relations with the Gulf states play into Beijing’s broader goals. It’s also catching the eye of policymakers in the United States.

Core members of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN recognize it has deficiencies. To counter China, they’re embracing other avenues.

An anti-establishment party could be propelled to power. The question is if it can truly transform the country.

The latest Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is once again highlighting Beijing’s role on the continent, as well as Africa’s growing status as an arena for great power competition.

President Xi Jinping’s emphasis on growth through manufacturing come with little benefit for a Chinese population trapped in a race to the bottom.