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Today, @CFR_org launches the China Strategy Initiative. Led by @RushDoshi , the initiative will answer the key questions in U.S. China strategy through analysis, policy recommendations, and expert discussions. Learn more:

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Japan's COVID-19 response offers insight into how democratic values can be respected even as governments attempt to collect data necessary for the public health, writes @nobu_akiyama .

Japan: An Opportunity in the Post-Corona World

This post is part of a series from Asia Unbound. The post is authored by Nobumasa Akiyama, a professor of International Politics in the School of International and Public Policy at Hitotsubashi Unive…

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The COVID-19 pandemic and China's growing regional aggression have strengthened U.S.-India relations. Yet, uncertainties remain, writes @raji143 .

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Australia and New Zealand have begun relaxing restrictions on movement and economic activity. Their reopening strategies could be instructive for other nations, writes @JoshKurlantzick .

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There is now a real possibility that the Myanmar armed forces could lose to resistance forces, according to @JoshKurlantzick . Read Part 1 of his analysis here:

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Although Chinese policies in Tibet are exceptionally restrictive and repressive, as far as is known they do not include the extreme abuses found in Xinjiang, notes @RobbieBarnett .

China’s Policies in Its Far West: The Claim of Tibet-Xinjiang Equivalence

Robert Barnett is a Professorial Research Associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; an Affiliate Researcher at King’s College, London; and former Director of Mode…

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China is a top contributor of funds and troops to UN peacekeeping operations. What motivates Beijing's generosity?

What Motivates Chinese Peacekeeping?

China’s unusual status as a top contributor of both funds and troops to the UN's peacekeeping program has stirred suspicion that Beijing uses the peacekeeping program to protect its economic assets a…

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Chinese students on more than a hundred college campuses across the world joined anti-Xi Jinping protests, following the "bannerman" protest in Beijing right before the 20th National Congress of the CCP, write Kathy Huang and Mengyu Han.

Chinese Domestic Protests Go International

Chinese students on more than a hundred college campuses across the world joined anti-Xi Jinping protests, following the "bannerman" protest in Beijing right before the 20th National Congress of the …

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In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Japan shifts towards a more assertive foreign policy, reports @SheilaSmithCFR

Tokyo Condemns Putin’s War, Aids Ukraine

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Japan shifts towards a more assertive foreign policy.

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While competing for global leadership, the leaders of the United States and China have not overcome their countries’ systemic weaknesses or their own personal failings but have succumbed to them, writes @LizEconomy .

The Hydra vs. the Headless Horseman: China and the United States

Even as COVID-19 continues to ravage the world, a secondary debate over the longer-term implications of the pandemic for global leadership has surfaced. Unsurprisingly, most of the debate has centere…

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"Chinese officials, academics, and media rhetoric increasingly talk of self-reliance and are preparing for a forced decoupling from the United States," writes @ZongyuanZoeLiu

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The recently concluded Chinese Communist Party also reflects what may turn out to be a flawed strategy of Chinese leader Xi Jinping putting himself at the center of everything—making him seem strong while actually vulnerable, writes @iandenisjohnson .

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Myanmar's military has recently suffered a string of defeats—but the U.S. government seems unprepared to face the country's potential state collapse, writes @joshkurlantzick .

The Myanmar Army Could Actually Collapse—But Are the United States and Other Powers Ready for Such...

Myanmar's military has recently suffered a string of defeats—but the U.S. government seems unprepared to face the country's potential state collapse.

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The Asian continent is home to all ten capital cities with the highest concentrations of PM2.5, tiny, hazardous particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs:

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The global rules for outer space were created in 1967. @raji143 says it's time for an update and explains how to overcome the political difficulties of developing new rules of the road:

The Outer Space Treaty

Outer space is growing more crowded and contested. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan recommends regulating activities that disrupt, deny, or destroy space systems to ensure outer space is available to all.

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The U.S. should launch information operations to help prevent China’s taking control of the South China Sea, argues @elyratner :

Exposing China’s Actions in the South China Sea

China is increasing its administrative control over the South China Sea. The U.S. government should initiate information operations that hinder China’s ability to expand and consolidate its control...

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How did the United States get China wrong? Listen to the conversation between CFR's @JamesMLindsay and Princeton's @AaronFriedberg here:

Miscalculating on China, With Aaron L. Friedberg

Aaron L. Friedberg, professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the United States got China wrong and what the Biden admini…

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Today marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of China. Under President Xi, the Chinese state has revived Maoist tactics to accomplish Xi's ambitious goals, writes @LizEconomy .

China’s Neo-Maoist Moment

Few countries commemorate historical milestones with the zeal of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and 2019 offers a bonanza of celebratory opportunities: 40 years since Deng Xiaoping launched...

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Japan's constitution was enacted 72 years ago today. Explore the story behind it in a new @CFR_org guide

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The Hong Kong protests continue to escalate after protesters shut down Hong Kong International Airport for a second day. @CFR_Asia 's Jerome A. Cohen explains the protest's causes, the Hong Kong government's response, and potential roads forward:

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As part of a new cybersecurity strategy, Japan wants to deter adversaries through cyberspace. That might prove challenging given its pacifist constitution:

How Japan’s Pacifist Constitution Shapes Its Approach to Cyberspace

As part of a new cybersecurity strategy, Japan wants to deter adversaries through cyberspace. That might prove challenging given its pacifist constitution.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Washington represents a significant deepening of the U.S.-Philippines relationship, one that is crucial as much of the rest of Southeast Asia is turning away from the United States, writes @joshkurlantzick .

President Marcos Jr. Meets With President Biden—But the U.S. Position in Southeast Asia is Increa...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Washington represents a significant deepening of the U.S.-Philippines relationship. But many other Southeast Asian countries are increasingly turning to Chin…

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Russia’s de-dollarization efforts mean that China and India can help Russia skirt sanctions by jointly building an alternative global financial system, but they risk facing severe consequences on their own financial entities says @ZongyuanZoeLiu

Besides China, Putin Has Another Potential De-dollarization Partner in Asia

Within two weeks of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its allies have collectively imposed a series of sanctions to isolate Russia’s financial system. Recent stringent Western sanct…

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Get a sneak peek into @LizEconomy 's new book, "The Third Revolution: Xi Jinping and the New Chinese State" in this month's issue of @ForeignAffairs :

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The Japan-South Korea relationship has dramatically declined since 2012. A new government in Japan offers a window of opportunity to reset this important relationship, writes @ksskorea , former South Korean ambassador to Japan.

Returning Seoul-Tokyo Relations to Normalcy

Worsening Japan-South Korea relations have unprecedented ramifications for the economic and security fields.

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The end of China’s panda diplomacy coincides with a broader decrease in its cultural interaction with the United States, write Guest Contributors Michelle Kurilla and Abigail McGowan.

Prized Panda Diplomats Return to Beijing

The National Zoo’s giant pandas will return to China by mid-November.

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As the possibility of military conflict looms over Europe, Japan joins the global diplomatic effort to dissuade Russia, says @SheilaSmithCFR

PM Kishida Joins Effort to Dissuade Russia From War

As the possibility of military conflict looms over Europe, Japan joins the global diplomatic effort to dissuade Russia.

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China's expansive Belt and Road Infinitive has many fans in Southeast Asian governments and private companies, but concern is growing about the potential downsides of taking Chinese money. @JoshKurlantzick :

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Since 2017, at least four Taiwanese have been arbitrarily detained in mainland China. Despite international pressure, an increasingly assertive China shows few signs of changing, write @yujiechentw and @jeromeacohen .

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Congratulations, @AyresAlyssa for having "Our Time Has Come" named as one of @FinancialTimes Summer Books of 2018: Politics!

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A pivot away from a decade-long effort at judicial transparency is the latest reflection of how China's information ecosystem is becoming even more of a black box, writes @CarlMinzner .

China's Steady Retreat From Transparency

A pivot away from a decade-long effort at judicial transparency is the latest reflection of how China's information ecosystem is becoming even more of a black box.

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How can the U.S. counter China's increasing clout in Southeast Asia? To start, @JoshKurlantzick says the U.S. must prioritize relations with Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam, and make the "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" more than just a concept:

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"In sum, 2023 promises to be another horrible year for democracy in Southeast Asia," writes @Joshkurlantzick . Find out why .

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The long-awaited Trump-Kim summit has come and gone. But @snydersas says that despite the drama and historic nature of the meeting, the outcome did not live up to the hype:

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Read @iandenisjohnson 's profile of Jessica Chen Weiss, a political scientist and professor of government who advocates for competitive coexistence with China.

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Countries in the Global South continue to accept support from both China and India, but it remains unclear whether the Global South sees either country as their leader, writes Manjari Chatterjee Miller.

China and India Compete for Leadership of the Global South

China and India compete for leadership of the Global South, but it remains unclear whether either is winning.

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Podcast: How State Capitalism is Transforming the World: @LizEconomy @JoshKurlantzick

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The U.S. needs South Korea to navigate emerging great power rivalries in Northeast Asia: @snydersas @darciedraudt

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. @LizEconomy : "Xi operates almost entirely in a top-down manner, and his emphasis on control means that feedback mechanisms — in terms of signals from both the market and civil society — don’t function well" via @nytimes

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Based on years of @iandenisjohnson 's firsthand research, "Sparks" challenges stereotypes of a China where the state has quashed all free thought, revealing instead a country engaged in one of humanity’s great struggles of memory against forgetting.

Sparks

A sweeping portrait from the 1940s to the 2020s of one of humanity’s great battles of memory against forgetting, including some of China’s best-known public intellectuals.

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Relations between Japan and South Korea continue to deteriorate after South Korea withdrew from an intelligence sharing agreement. The United States should step in to preserve the security of the region write @snydersas and Brad Glosserman.

Japan-South Korea Tensions Are Eroding Security in Northeast Asia

The United States must protect the alliance architecture in Northeast Asia from internal threats, so that it will be prepared if and when external threats come its way.

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Tune in as @YanzhongHuang and @LizEconomy discuss the ongoing Wuhan coronavirus outbreak and China's disease control system on the latest CFR Asia podcast. Listen here:

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On the sidelines of the APEC summit, a rare in-person meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping provides an opportunity to put a range of issues on a firmer footing—but don’t expect any breakthroughs, says @iandenisjohnson .

Can a Summit Ease U.S.-China Tensions?

On the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, a rare in-person meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will provide an opportunity to put a range…

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While Vietnam welcomes the United States' recent rejection of China's South China Sea claims, it is unlikely to make any related major policy decisions until after the U.S. presidential election, writes @le2huong .

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Seven of the ten most polluted cities globally are in India’s Indo-Gangetic Plain. The BJP needs a better plan for tackling their pollution problem:

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Democracy continues to regress across Southeast Asia, with the situation going from bad to worse in countries such as Cambodia, Myanmar, and Thailand, writes @joshkurlantzick .

The State of Democracy in Southeast Asia is…Awful

Democracy continues to regress across Southeast Asia.

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Despite the fact that China has enjoyed solid relations with many Central and Eastern European states dating back to the Cold War, China's influence efforts in this region have collapsed in the past three years, reports @Joshkurlantzick .

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North Korea’s apparent resolve to renew tensions on the Korean Peninsula provides a political opportunity for South Korea and the United States to reaffirm the strength of their alliance, writes @snydersas .

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Japan announced its new ten-year defense plan this week. Here's @SheilaSmithCFR with what you need to know:

Japan's Active Defenses

The Abe cabinet announced its new ten-year defense plan this week, promising to spend 27 trillion yen ($240 billion) over the next five years on Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF). Eye-catching in the…

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. @LizEconomy argues that the U.S. and other countries must leverage Xi Jinping’s ambition and pressure him to do more to uphold the principles of globalization that he claims to champion:

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The U.S.-Japan alliance is critical to Japan’s security, but the U.S. has become more unpredictable. Read about the dilemma Japan’s policymakers face in @SheilaSmithCFR 's new book, Japan Rearmed:

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Are most Chinese citizens happy with their government? The data says yes indeed. @LizEconomy

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. @AyresAlyssa : Unemployment is at a 40 year high in India. Job creation must be a top priority

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China has become a powerful force in global governance. For more on China’s historical approach to global governance, and its impact today, see the latest report by @YanzhongHuang and @JoshKurlantzick .

Trace China's Rise to Power

Explore the five stages of China's history, from imperial China to modern-day global power.

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🎧 Podcast: How China's dynastic history offers lessons about the country's modern ambitions: @hofrench @LizEconomy

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In his new book, "The United States-South Korea Alliance: Why It May Fail and Why It Must Not," @snydersas argues that a weakened alliance would be detrimental to both U.S. and South Korean interests.

The United States-South Korea Alliance

Scott A. Snyder provides an authoritative overview of the internal and external pressures on the U.S.–South Korea alliance and explores its future prospects.

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In the wake of public outrage in China toward the NBA, @LizEconomy writes that the NBA's response shows the strength of rooting an argument in U.S. values of tolerance, respect, and rule of law.

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The current political climate has gifted China with an unprecedented opportunity to assume a greater role on the world stage. But for a country that is hyper image-conscious, Chinese leaders can also be shockingly obtuse:

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From 2000 to 2020, China's food self-sufficiency ratio decreased from 93.6 to 65.8 percent. Increased demand for imported food was driven by changing dietary demands, concerns over food safety, and higher costs of production, reports @ZongyuanZoeLiu .

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Japan’s postwar constitution was written under U.S. occupation, but the Japanese played an important role in its drafting. Learn about its creation in a new @CFR_org interactive guide:

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Despite South Korea’s high capacity for response, COVID-19's spread may incite human, economic, and political disasters, writes @snydersas

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The White House often has placed an emphasis on relations with Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia, forsaking ties with Indonesia. @JoshKurlantzick on why the U.S.-Indonesia relationship matters, and how it can be strengthened:

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. @LizEconomy : there are ways to combat Chinese influence in Western political systems and institutions without starting a counterproductive and potentially damaging witch hunt.

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. @jeromeacohen urges China scholars to sign the “Xinjiang Initiative” – a pledge to raise awareness about the hundreds of thousands of Muslims, mostly of Uygur descent, being held indefinitely in extrajudicial internment camps in western China:

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Podcast: What Everyone Needs to Know About China's Economy: @LizEconomy @arkroeber

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Despite the imminent danger of climate change, Southeast Asian countries are lagging behind in preparing for the deluge, writes @JoshKurlantzick .

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US finally taking steps to push Myanmar to end the violence, but a lot more must be done, says @JoshKurlantzick

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. @CFR_China Director @RushDoshi discusses his perspectives with @seemasirohi on the India-China relationship and Washington and Beijing’s strategic rivalry. Read the article here: . @CFR_org

China is mis-playing the relationship with India: Rush Doshi

The Biden Administration has repeatedly noted the need for China to refrain from aggressive activity around the Line of Actual Control. Second, the US is not only more public about the border dispute...

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In "Sparks," @iandenisjohnson describes how some of China’s best-known writers, filmmakers, and artists overcame crackdowns and censorship to forge a nationwide movement that challenges the CCP on its most hallowed ground: its control of history.

Sparks

A sweeping portrait from the 1940s to the 2020s of one of humanity’s great battles of memory against forgetting, including some of China’s best-known public intellectuals.

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India’s relationship with Nepal is at its lowest point since the five-month “Indian Blockade” of 2015. To avoid further deterioration, both countries should engage in fruitful discussions, writes @sujeevshakya .

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In his new book, @YanzhongHuang explains how China’s environmental crisis is harming public health and—and exposing fundamental flaws in Chinese politics.

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Analysts largely agree that Kim Jong-un is coming to the table because sanctions are beginning to bite. But @ptmceachern argues these economic effects are overstated, and rather, Kim is ready to talk because he senses trouble ahead:

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In an article for the New York Review, @iandenisjohnson looks at four books about Hong Kong which, "show how the city’s once-thriving culture of political engagement has been obliterated under Chinese control": .

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Beijing's pivot to pro-natalist state polices may limit the ability of Chinese women to freely make personal decisions about marriage and childbirth, argues @CarlMinzner .

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Recent protests in Thailand may be setting an example for other opposition movements in Southeast Asia, writes @JoshKurlantzick .

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The rise of populist leaders and parties in Europe and the U.S. has reshaped the political landscape from Budapest to Washington. But what about Asia's rising populism? @JoshKurlantzick :

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🎧 Podcast: China's Unlikely Partners on the Road to Reform: @JulianGewirtz @LizEconomy

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Who is Duterte? Certainly not a Donald Trump or a Lee Kuan Yew. @Richeydarian

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As China prepares to celebrate its founding seventy years ago, @jeromeacohen writes that the Chinese Communist Party still relies in arbitrary detention to maintain its power.

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Tillerson: democratic India has been rising as a responsible power while China has not. Read more from @AyresAlyssa :

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Excited (but not surprised) to see that our own @LizEconomy has been named one of @politico 's "Ten Names that Matter on China Policy":

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Indonesia is seeking to be the leader of Southeast Asian regional politics again. Will it succeed? Read @JoshKurlantzick 's analysis here:

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Xi Xinping used the annual legislative session known as the lianghui, or “two sessions” to lock in his tenure as president and reinforce China’s assertive foreign policy and the reemergence of its economy. Learn more from @iandenisjohnson :

How to Read Xi’s Muscular Message on China’s Global Role

Xi Jinping used the annual legislative session to lock in his tenure as president and reinforce China’s assertive foreign policy and the reemergence of its economy.

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Pushing a core national Party meeting off to a more convenient political date for Xi Jinping is an ominous sign for the overall trajectory of Chinese politics, writes @CarlMinzner .

Delay in China’s Annual Fall Party Plenum Meeting: A Sign of Deepening Institutional Erosion?

Failure to designate a date for an important upcoming Chinese Communist Party event suggests China's reform-era political institutions and practices may be eroding yet further under Xi Jinping’s incr…

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The recent coup in Myanmar shows that military forces are becoming more adept at seizing control of governments, observes @JoshKurlantzick .

As in Myanmar, Coups are Becoming More Successful, and More Sophisticated

Early this month, Myanmar’s armed forces took control of the country. Moving overnight, they detained most leading politicians and many civil-society activists, barricaded roads, cut off internet acc…

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Listen as Stephen A. Schwarzman Senior Fellow for China Studies @iandenisjohnson sits down with @JamesMLindsay to discuss economic, political, and demographic developments within China .

TPI Replay: China’s Domestic Challenges, With Ian Johnson

Ian Johnson, CFR’s Stephen A. Schwarzman senior fellow for China studies, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss economic, political, and demographic developments within China.

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What to know about South Korea's presidential election, by @snydersas

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Both India and the United States made symbolic and material gains during Prime Minister Modi's state visit last week. Perhaps most importantly, both countries scored wins in their defense and strategic partnership, writes Manjari Chatterjee Miller.

What Did Prime Minister Modi’s State Visit Achieve?

Modi’s state visit led to positive outcomes for both India and the United States, demonstrating how important the bilateral relationship has become to the two countries.

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Trump-Kim DMZ Meeting: Is Kim Jong-un Foil, Friend, or Foe? @snydersas :

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Less than 5 percent of China's Central Committee are women--and the stats only get worse from there:

China’s Leaky Political Pipeline

Maylin Meisenheimer is a research associate for Asia Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.The 19th Party Congress is almost here, bringing with it a slew of questions about China’s future, suc…

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Need some summer reading? @JoshKurlantzick 's Asia book list will keep you busy at the beach:

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Myanmar will hold a general election next month. @JoshKurlantzick explains what to expect.

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Kim Jong-un walked across the line dividing the two Koreas at Panmunjom into the international media spotlight and the warm welcome of South Korean President Moon Jae-in. But things probably won't go as smoothly when Kim meets Trump, says @snydersas :

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Australia is struggling to negotiate the two headwinds buffeting its foreign policy: the first being the ongoing anxiety about U.S. staying power in Asia, and the second being how to deal with the more muscular stance taken by China in its foreign policy:

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Will the CIA actually win out under a Trump administration? @JoshKurlantzick looks to history for an answer:

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Read new @CFR_CPA paper on the threats of miscalculation btwn Israel and Hezbollah:

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The purpose, intent, and rationale of operational control transition must be properly explained to the South Korean and U.S. publics, writes @DavidMaxwell161 .

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The rise of transnational repression has demonstrated that activists, diaspora groups, and dissidents cannot be ensured of their safety even outside of their home countries, write @JoshKurlantzick and Abigail McGowan.

The Specter of Transnational Repression

A recent report by Freedom House demonstrates the widespread normalization of transnational repression.

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China's willingness to experiment with opening its internet is not a sign of liberalization, write @vrothsch and Hongshen Zhu.

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. @JoshKurlantzick : After the initial euphoria following his surprise election, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir and his government now confront major challenges on nearly all fronts.

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