Asia Pacific
Special Report: Who are the Uyghurs and why do they scare China?
Beijing has turned the Uyghurs into the boogeyman of Central Asia, and the focus of its Central Asian security framework, creating the SCO in the process. A special report by GRI Senior Analyst Jeremy Luedi.
China and the glass ceiling of diplomatic sophistication
The diplomatic sophistication of the People’s Republic of China is evident, but recent incidents are a reminder that this behavior is situational.
The Silk Road is turning China’s diplomacy on its head
While China has traditionally refused to become involved in countries’ domestic affairs, its Silk Road ambitions are challenging Beijing’s policy.
The growth of the anti-establishment movement outside the West
With Narendra Modi and Rodrigo Duterte the trend of the so called ‘anti-establishment’ is spreading outside of the West.
Under the Radar: Is a land lottery the solution to China’s housing boom?
Nanjing has begun a land lottery to decide winners among competing bids from housing developers. Will this game of chance reduce or increase corruption?
Manila’s “Duterte Harry”: Should investors be worried?
While investors appear confident in Rodrigo Duterte’s national project will his drug vendetta affect the Philippines’ economic prospects over the long term?
Special Report: Understanding China’s multi-faceted support of North Korea
In the context of North Korea’s fifth nuclear test earlier this month, China-North Korea relations warrant deeper examination.
Southeast Asia forges fresh approaches to combat Islamic State
The Islamic State is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia. However, local governments are developing new approaches to combat terrorism.
Assessing the investment climate in post-1MDB Malaysia
With Malaysia grappling with the prolonged fallout from the 1MDB scandal, has the scandal has caused a noticeable shift in Malaysia’s investment climate?
South China Sea claims will be elephant in the room at the G20 summit
When the meeting of the G20 is convened on September 4th in Hangzhou, its Chinese hosts hope to keep the conversation focused on the global economy.
