Abe Moves A Step Closer to Constitutional Reform in Japan
The Liberal Democratic Party’s recent victory has brought the controversial topic of constitutional reform in Japan into the political spotlight once again.
Global Forecast (07-12-2016)
China dealt a legal blow on the South China Sea, Britain gets its new prime minister, and Prime Minister Abe secures his coveted two-thirds majority in Japan’s parliament.
Election Talk Heats Up in Malaysia
Muhyiddin Yassin is clinging to power amid a COVID-19 state of emergency. A new election would test the unity of the ruling Perikatan Nasional bloc and opposition parties led by Anwar Ibrahim.
Global Forecast (10-25-2021)
A major lapse of the ‘ASEAN way,’ COVID-19 spreads in China , and Evergrande lives to fight another day.
FLASH: Oil Prices Continue to Creep Upward
Oil traders are bullish in the shadow of pending Iran sanctions, with some projections suggesting a return of $100-per-barrel prices.
Timeline: Freeze (and Thaw?) in China-Australia Relations
Chronicling the events leading up to the present low point in China-Australia relations.
Vietnam Economy Well Positioned for Post-COVID Surge
Vietnam is one of few nations expecting positive GDP growth in 2020. Given its apt handling of COVID-19 and ongoing US-China tensions, the country is now well placed to lead Southeast Asia’s economic recovery.
Backgrounder: Joe Biden on China
Examining the presidential candidate’s record on China for clues on the possible future of US-China relations.
A Little Bit of History Repeating? Thai Students and Revolution
Are events in Thailand just a little bit of history repeating or do they portend major change?