List of Asia articles
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A historic image of Stalin and Mao in an office. The Beijing-Moscow Axis Is Much Stronger This Time Around
The Sino-Russian partnership is tighter than the Sino-Soviet one, with no reason for a split any time soon.
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View of portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with banners underneath that translate to "Long live the undefeated friendship and unity of DPRK-Russia!" and "We warmly welcome Comrade Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, the President of the Russian Federation" outside the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium in Pyongyang on June 20. The Risk of Another Korean War Is Higher Than Ever
Pyongyang is playing Russia and China against each other—and has given up on the United States.
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A grid of book covers for 12 books released in October including Mina's Matchbox and The Coin. The Novels We’re Reading in October
Familial wealth and intrigue, from Japan to Palestine.
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Commuters ride along a street decorated with Taiwanese national flags in Taipei. Taiwan’s Greatest Vulnerabilities Extend Beyond Its Military
A new tabletop exercise reveals financial, cybersecurity, and energy risks that China could exploit.
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Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin are seen from the front as they walk side by side through a doorway in front of security guards and other officials. Small North Korean and Russian flags cross over each other in the foreground. North Korean Shells Fuel Russia’s War—and Kim’s Ambitions
Pyongyang’s decrepit artillery rounds have kept Russia in the fight, and they might be the currency of even greater threats in Asia.
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Members of the All India Lawyers Union shout slogans as they protest against the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act at the Madras High Court in Chennai. Indian Muslims Are Trying to Get Their Papers in Order
Legal advisors are coping with the impact of citizenship laws.
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An Indian security officer stands guard as voters look on atop a hill after casting their ballots at a polling station in Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir Holds First Regional Elections Since Losing Statehood
The vote has become a test on the region’s lack of autonomy—and Modi’s government in New Delhi.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping waves to guests while security and other officials mill about around him. Xi wears a black suit and smiles as he looks toward the crowd. Xi Jinping Is Prioritizing Political Survival Over Economic Prosperity
China is missing out on growth because the Communist Party comes first.
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African leaders stand to applaud Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. A line of country flags stand behind their rows of seats. The U.S. Has a Better Offer for Africa Than Debt
Washington can’t outcompete Beijing-backed banks.
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Employees work on a new energy vehicle assembly line at a BYD factory in Huaian. Biden’s High-Wire Balancing Act on Chinese Tech
A new rule would effectively ban Chinese cars from the United States. Some experts worry about the costs of the sweeping approach.
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Supporters of newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake celebrate his swearing-in near the presidential secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sept. 23. What Sri Lanka’s Election Means for India
Another political shake-up in New Delhi’s neighborhood shouldn’t have a major impact on bilateral ties.
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Visitors take pictures in front of portraits of Chinese leaders at an exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, in Beijing on Sept. 26, 2019. China Has Become Powerful Before It Is Rich
By placing power above plenty too soon, Xi Jinping may have made a great strategic blunder.
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A photo illustration shows a China-flagged shipping container inside a glass bottle. Washington’s Playbook for China Must Change
Asia is the global epicenter of a competition for global leadership.
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Anti-government protesters display Bangladesh's national flag as they storm the prime minister's palace in Dhaka. Bangladesh Picks Up the Pieces After the Revolution
The West needs to step up to help a damaged country.
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A soldier uses an umbrella to shield himself from the rain as he walks past the front wheels of a B-52H strategic bomber parked at a South Korean Air Force base at Cheongju International Airport on Oct. 19, 2023. South Korea Goes Nuclear. Then What?
Five questions to ask before welcoming Seoul to the nuclear weapons club.
