Shia-Sunni War
Tehran Toasts Lebanon’s New President

Iran and their Shia proxies have scored another victory with the election of a key ally in Lebanon.

The Great Fall
China’s Looming Pension Problem

Demographics, weak investment options and regional disparities play into China’s looming pension crisis.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Rebalancing the Debate on Asia

Despite worrying pivots to China from U.S. allies, long-term trends show that Washington can still maintain an edge over Beijing.

Asia's Game of Thrones
China Makes Hay as Obama Fades Away

Malaysia looks ready to cooperate with Beijing on the South China Sea: another sign of Obama’s collapsing legacy in Asia and around the world.

Farewell to Arms
Senator Blocks Weapons Sale, and Duterte Fires Back

Duterte is capitalizing on a cancelled U.S. weapons sale to argue that Washington is an unreliable partner.

The Great Fall
Beijing’s Multiplying Bubbles

A series of asset bubbles are roiling China’s economy, with knock-on effects throughout the globe.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Malaysia Cozies Up to China

Obama’s pivot to Asia is not exactly going as planned.

South Korea Scandal
South Korea’s “Shaman Adviser” Stokes Scandal

The South Korean president is taking heat over a bizarre influence-peddling scandal and her ties to a shadowy cult leader.

Watch The Throne
Thai Succession Set to Strengthen Military’s Hand

The military junta is poised to strengthen its control over Thailand, belying American confidence in an inevitably democratizing Asia.

Divine Intervention
Duterte Repents for His Foul Mouth

The voice of God seems to be the only thing that will convince Duterte to change his ways.

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