This years Balikatan exercises focus on territorial defense in two of the most sensitive fault lines in the China-U.S. rivalry: the disputed South China Sea and the Bashi Channel.

Despite positive market reactions, true recovery awaits deep fiscal and tax reforms anticipated at the upcoming Third Plenum.

The Indian government is weaponizing national interest measures to close down reporting it deems critical of the Modi government.

Insights from Mirna Galic.

The renewal of the Sino-German MoU on autonomous vehicles opens up questions around data privacy, security, and Germanys industrial competitiveness.

In April, noted Uzbek human rights activist Umida Niyazova and a journalist were harassed by two men as they planned to tour Fergana and speak to farmers.

Australia and Canada are on the receiving end of fiery remarks made by New Zealand ministers, but there are limits to the tough talk.

Of the 11 nations of the region, just two ranked in the top half of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF)'s World Press Freedom Index.

What is the significance of the visit by Taiwans former president?

War is entering a new, and very frightening, domain.

A statement from the Chinese Embassy in Manila described a temporary special arrangement supposedly agreed to during a visit to Beijing by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

Whatever window of opportunity the election presented for a change of course on the geopolitical front has closed. But Manele has an opportunity still to deflate regional tensions.

Bhutan has long artificially capped tourism to prevent adverse impacts on the environment. With the economy suffering, is it time for a change?

A revised code of ethics overseen by the government rightly raises concerns about press freedom in Malaysia. There is an alternative solution.

Indias emerging great power status comes with great power behavior.