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January 21, 2025

United States
The World Next Week: Final Episode Live Podcast Taping

Please join us for a LIVE! taping of The World Next Week podcast. Hosted by Robert McMahon, Carla Anne Robbins, and their guest co-host, Deborah Amos, this special taping and livestream will serve as…

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December 12, 2024

Asia
Asia’s Year of Elections Did Not Strengthen Democracy

Asia’s 2024 election wave fell short of advancing democracy, with autocratic regimes manipulating votes and even established democracies facing political challenges.

Supporters of India's ruling party celebrate during an election rally, waving flags, holding posters featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and surrounded by clouds of colorful smoke.

October 29, 2024

Human Rights
Southeast and South Asia Step Up Controls on Online Discourse

Governments across Southeast and South Asia have sought to restrain freedom of expression on online platforms.

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November 8, 2024

Election 2024
Southeast Asia Responds to Trump’s Victory

Southeast Asian leaders are adept at dealing with President-elect Trump’s transactional style of diplomacy, but an escalating U.S.-China conflict would severely harm the region.

Then-President Trump wears a tan shirt while sitting next to then-Philippine President Duterte, also wearing a tan shirt, with maroon flowers on the table.

November 18, 2024

Election 2024
South Asia Warily Eyes the Second Trump Administration

Although India has developed a strong relationship with President-elect Trump, other South Asian countries may struggle to gain a hearing in his second term.

President Trump wears a blue suit while shaking the hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wears a black tunic and white shirt.

October 21, 2024

Southeast Asia
Is the United States Losing Ground to China in Southeast Asia?

The United States’ influence in Southeast Asia is waning as China strengthens its position.

Vietnam and China's leaders wear blue suits while shaking hands in front of red and yellow flags.

May 30, 2024

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Does NATO Have a Role in Asia?

The transatlantic alliance has begun to connect its traditional security interests in Europe with the geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region, including tensions between China and Taiwan.

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

September 11, 2024

Election 2024
The Trump-Harris Debate Ignored Asia/China, and That’s Bad News

The U.S. presidential election neglected to discuss Asia, one of the most pivotal regions to U.S. foreign policy.

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August 29, 2024

Election 2024
How Harris and Walz Might Handle Asia Policy

Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris would take vastly different approaches to Asia policy if they won the White House.

South Korean president wears a black suit while walking beside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wears a black tunic, and Vice President Kamala Harris, who wears a light pink suit.

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The Struggle for Democracy in South and Southeast Asia

States across South and Southeast Asia struggle to preserve democratic governance and freedoms. From Indonesia and the Philippines to Bangladesh and Pakistan, populist leaders and dynastic political …