Provided the United States and China can focus on practical considerations, the promised working group on AI could be a significant source of stability. buff.ly/3JD3HI6

Economics doomed the PPP’s legislative chances. What now for President Yoon Suk-yeol? Darcie Draudt-Véjares of Carnegie Endowment gives her thoughts.
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Afghans remaining in Pakistan have retreated from public view, abandoning their jobs and rarely leaving their neighborhoods out of fear they could be next for deportation. buff.ly/3JFU5fZ

Washington and Beijing have miles to go to strengthen strategic guardrails in a difficult environment beset by misaligned perceptions of each other’s red lines. buff.ly/3xUSgJc

As Pakistan became more active in building relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan, India engaged more with those countries' rivals: Greece and Armenia. buff.ly/4bkmK60

More than a month after xenophobic abuse directed toward Tajiks spiked in the wake of the Crocus City Hall attack, Dushanbe issued a “temporary” recommendation against travel to Russia.
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Australia’s prime minister, foreign minister, and treasurer all deflected questions about India’s reported “nest of spies” in the country.

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Despite demonstrating a strong human rights record, there is still room for Taiwan to improve – especially on migrant workers’ rights and refugee law. buff.ly/4a0K3k3

A Constitutional Democratic Party government in Japan looks more likely than ever – even if it’s still a low-odds proposition. buff.ly/4aXQCVY

It seems as if the era of truth commissions may be winding down. What next for Korea’s transitional justice project? buff.ly/3QrJMj4

The public perception of the Sunflower Movement within Taiwan varies markedly across different demographics and political viewpoints. buff.ly/4dkQeSS

As the military junta’s losses mount, the resistance faces growing challenges of cohesion and coordination. buff.ly/4agMgbv

Meaningful bilateral cooperation between the U.S. and China remains hindered by mistrust. That was made apparent during the U.S. secretary of state’s latest trip to China. buff.ly/4aZnkX8

India can build on its success in becoming a dominant and reliable security provider in the Indian Ocean Region. buff.ly/3UkvToi

The U.S. government is missing the point on alternatives to China's Belt and Road Initiative. buff.ly/3WgGSld

The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (Ankit Panda) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the geopolitical implications of India’s 2024 general elections. buff.ly/3wfQRMU

Samsung has projected the memory chip market to remain strong in the coming months, driven by the expansion of generative AI technologies. buff.ly/4aX0kbb

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said Tuesday his governing party’s major defeat in last weekend’s by-elections was largely due to a political fundraising scandal and that he would not step down or replace party executives. buff.ly/4dn9FdO

A Kazakh journalist was this week charged with “petty hooliganism” for using profanity in his complaint about media being barred from areas affected by flash floods. buff.ly/3UEcEao

The Australian government’s battle with Elon Musk and X over violent content appears admirable, but will it change anything for those vulnerable to its harm? buff.ly/3UdU3Re