By George Abonyi — Along with other Asian emerging economies, Thailand is facing a fundamental political economy challenge. The country achieved sustained growth and development driven by manufactured exports: the East Asian model. However, there have been clear signs in…
In this episode, we tackle Japan’s relationships with the European Union and Russia in tandem. How will BREXIT affect EU-Japan and Japan-UK relations? What does the new EU-Japan FTA deal mean for the Japanese economy? Will Japan ever regain control…
By Michito Tsuruoka — Japan and Europe are natural partners, though this may not be an obvious proposition to many observers. Yet, given the essential values that Japan and Europe share — such as democracy, the rule of law, fundamental…
By Minh Vu — Fulbright University Vietnam (FUV) has attracted much attention because it was born out of Vietnam-U.S. bilateral engagement. However, as the university welcomes its first class in September, FUV will become more than just a diplomatic achievement.…
By George Abonyi — The recent CSIS study, Reinvigorating U.S. Economic Strategy in the Asia Pacific, presents clear recommendations for a focus on Asia and develops a compelling case, based largely on the region’s growing aggregate role in the global…
By Scott Kennedy — China hosted the 11th G20 leadership summit on September 4–5, 2016, in the city of Hangzhou, about 110 miles southwest of Shanghai. The meeting brought together the regular G20 members, plus the heads of seven international…
By Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit — Now that the Permanent Court of Arbitration has released its decision on the case lodged by the Philippines against China, Manila should immediately set the tone of what is to follow. In the days…
By Rui Hao Puah — What does the United Kingdom (UK) vote to leave the European Union (EU) on June 23 mean for ASEAN, a regional grouping that has been often compared to the EU? How will Brexit reverberate economically…
By Helen Clark — Australia has just awarded a $38 billion contract to France to build its new fleet of 12 diesel-electric submarines, which will double the current sub fleet. The Competitive Evaluation Process (CEP) saw firms from France, Germany,…
Gujarat passes a new land acquisition law; Andhra and Karnataka hike electricity rates/ Gujarat lowers electricity rates; Bihar bans booze, Haryana liberalizes laws governing downsizing; Mehbooba Mufti sworn in as first female chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir; West Bengal…
