Asian airlines spared from Russia-Europe airspace closures
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.
Soaring gasoline bad timing for Asian governments facing voters
Soaring gasoline prices are fanning inflation and causing a headache for governments and central banks worldwide.
Will the U.S. finally make the pivot to Asia?
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.”
U.K. pledges $34 million to enhance security in Indo-Pacific region
The funds are part of a pact with Australia, with leaders of both countries also expressing "grave concerns" about China's policies in its far western region of Xinjiang.
Yuan wobbles revive worries about Asia's vulnerabilities
Analysts say a stable yuan provides a pillar of fundamental strength in the region, as it reflects a strong Chinese economy.
U.S. vows stepped-up Indo-Pacific effort in pushback against China
The document said the U.S. would focus on every corner of the region from South Asia to the Pacific Islands to strengthen its long-term position and commitment.
Blinken aims to reaffirm U.S. focus on Asia with Pacific trip
The U.S. secretary of state is due to depart on Monday for Australia, Fiji and Hawaii for meetings with key allies and to reaffirm a commitment to push back against Chinese "coercion."
Investors search for safe havens as omicron takes hold in Asia
The threat of the omicron variant is becoming real for many of Asia’s biggest countries just as it looks set to subside in some Western nations, and that’s complicating investors’ search for winning share bets in the region. The problem is that Asian governments are ...
Hong Kong: Where East and West no longer meet
The Hong Kong legislature's willingness to give the government a free pass means liberty is under threat.
The security consequences of America’s China focus
Some regional powers will be tempted to bully weaker neighbors because they think that the U.S. pivot to East Asia will make American military intervention much less likely.
There is no balance of power or set of rules, norms and practices that can ensure stable and predictable interstate relations in Asia.
Asia geopolitics in review: A year of shadowboxing
The year 2021 — which saw green shoots of proactive diplomacy — could ultimately prove to be the temporary lull before the geopolitical storm.
