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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 8, 2023
Vanished, shot, murdered: Laos activists spooked by spate of incidents
Landlocked, poor and deeply tied to China, Laos is one of the world's most repressive countries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 7, 2023
China should heed the concerns of its neighbors
Beijing’s behavior is a key driver behind the growing number of Southeast Asian states aligning themselves with Washington.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 4, 2023
China and U.S. trade barbs at Asian security meet despite growing calls for dialogue
Still, the conference saw a series of important speeches and sideline meetings that highlighted U.S. efforts to strengthen its security alliances in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 23, 2023
G7 unlikely to sway 'Global South' to switch camps, ex-U.N. official says
“(The U.S.) is gradually realizing how difficult it is to isolate China,” said former Security Council President Kishore Mahbubani.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 3, 2023
Sustaining the expansion of strategic relations between India and Southeast Asia
New Delhi continues to present itself as an increasingly vital partner for Southeast Asia amid the polarizing implications of the ongoing power struggle between the U.S. and China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 23, 2022
The Asian nations bringing Washington and Beijing together
Southeast Asian nations have been playing a key role in mediating tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 20, 2022
Southeast Asia’s reliance on not taking a stand is a dangerous bet
Southeast Asian nations trying to distance themselves from the increasingly contentious relationship between China and Western governments makes sense for a lot of reasons but is also dangerous.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 17, 2022
Resetting Southeast Asia’s climate agenda
As they grapple with a cascade of economic challenges, from high inflation to volatile energy prices, the region's governments have scaled back efforts to combat climate change.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 14, 2022
Intensifying geopolitical rivalries dominate ASEAN summits
ASEAN nations are working to ensure the current geopolitical dynamics between China and the U.S. do not turn into a new Cold War.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 13, 2022
Russia, U.S. fail to agree on ASEAN statement in bad sign for G20
Russia's foreign minister blames the U.S. and its allies for the ASEAN joint statement failure, saying they insisted on unacceptable language regarding the situation in Ukraine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 11, 2022
ASEAN leaders call for timeline on Myanmar peace
Southeast Asian heads of government issued a 'warning' to Myanmar to make measurable progress on a peace plan or risk being barred from the bloc's meetings.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 13, 2022
Polarized world means the end of ASEAN as we know it
Geopolitical shifts have exposed new divisions within ASEAN, and the group's continued relevance will depend on its ability to set more realistic goals.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 17, 2022
What Southeast Asian nations want from Washington
Southeast Asia wants the U.S. to remain deeply engaged in regional affairs but not exacerbate tensions with China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 27, 2022
The challenges facing Washington’s Indo-Pacific economic policy
Holding face-to-face meetings with Asian leaders won't gloss over the shortcomings of any initiatives offered by U.S. trade officials.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2022
China warns Asian nations to avoid being used as 'chess pieces' by big powers
Speaking at the ASEAN secretariat in Jakarta, China's foreign minister Wang Yi said many countries in the region were under pressure to take sides.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 10, 2022
Top U.S. diplomat vows to heap pressure on Myanmar junta during visit to Thailand
The top U.S. diplomat praised Thailand's role in a renewed push in Southeast Asia — a key area of competition between China and the United States.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 23, 2022
Japan’s assertive foreign policy can start in Southeast Asia
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been a wake-up call, even for Japan's hawks. Now strong talk needs to be matched with action — at home and abroad.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 12, 2022
Biden’s fear of free-trade deals risks isolating friends in Asia
Southeast Asian nations are increasingly disappointed with the U.S. over a lack of progress on trade issues, undermining Biden's efforts to strengthen ties with the region's leaders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 7, 2022
Biden should give ASEAN leaders face time to improve ties, says Cambodian minister
No individual meetings are currently planned between the U.S. President and Southeast Asian leaders when they gather in Washington for talks on May 12 and 13.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 11, 2022
Ukraine crisis should be of concern in the Indo-Pacific
Much like Russia and Europe, the world sees China trying to recreate its own hegemonic position within the Indo-Pacific region.

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