National | FOCUS Mar 9, 2022
How Russia quietly built up its military presence in Asia
by Eric Johnston
Japan and its neighbors are pondering what further cooperation between Russia and China could mean for the region.
Business / Economy Mar 8, 2022
Rice could keep Asia’s food inflation risks from getting worse
by Jasmine Ng
Rice is more popular with many Asian consumers than wheat, which has seen supplies cut off from one of the world’s breadbaskets.
Business / Tech Mar 8, 2022
Asian farmers turn to drones and apps for labor amid climate challenges
by Rina Chandran
While agricultural technology "help farmers produce more with less water, land, inputs, energy and labor," it also poses risks from job losses to social inequities.
Commentary / World Mar 8, 2022
Invasion of Ukraine becomes moment of truth for Asian nations
by Brad Glosserman
Many Asian nations insist on noninterference in internal affairs, so it would be expected that the dismembering of a state, Ukraine, by a neighbor would have warranted condemnation. It did not.
Business / Financial Markets Mar 7, 2022
Elections across the Asia-Pacific set to impact markets in 2022
Political incumbents are under pressure in countries reeling from surging inflation and commodity prices.
Commentary / World Mar 4, 2022
How Asia is responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
by Joshua Kurlantzick
Given the lukewarm responses to calls for increased pressure on Russia so far from most South and Southeast Asian democracies, the West is unlikely to get much support in its efforts.
Commentary / World Mar 2, 2022
The solution to the Ukraine crisis lies in Asia
by David Howell
Sanctions and embargoes from the West against Russia over the Ukraine invasion will count for nothing if they are offset by business as usual in Asia.
National / Politics Mar 1, 2022
Japan joins West in unleashing 'powerful' economic measures against Russia
by Jesse Johnson
Tokyo has formally joined the U.S. and other partners in slapping more sanctions on Russia’s embattled leaders and three financial institutions.
Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 1, 2022
U.S. can focus on two theaters — Indo-Pacific and war in Europe — top official says
Kurt Campbell, the White House's top official for the region, said there is a "deep recognition and intention" inside the government "to sustain every element" of engagement there.
Business Feb 28, 2022
Asian airlines spared from Russia-Europe airspace closures
by Danny Lee
Russia makes up about one-eighth of the world’s landmass and spans across much of northern Europe and Asia, making it difficult for airlines to avoid on many intercontinental routes.
Asia Pacific / Politics Feb 21, 2022
Soaring gasoline bad timing for Asian governments facing voters
by Saket Sundria and Debjit Chakraborty
Soaring gasoline prices are fanning inflation and causing a headache for governments and central banks worldwide.
Commentary / World Feb 20, 2022
Will the U.S. finally make the pivot to Asia?
by Brahma Chellaney
Biden’s Indo-Pacific strategy is essentially an exercise in public diplomacy, while Trump's strategic framework was formulated to advance a policy of a “free and open Indo-Pacific.”