2011: Asia's Year in Review

In the Asia-Pacific region, large-scale migration continues to be an upwardly trending phenomenon and, sadly, migrant vulnerability and exploitation is glaringly apparent, writes Andrew Billo.

A platform for 'silent majority' says Haroon.

Sheridan Prasso: It's not a bleak picture.

A severe gender imbalance will leave 40 million Chinese men without a bride, writes Alexandra Harney.

Whatever you think of Thaksin Shinawatra, his refusal to return to Thailand has been destabilizing for the country, writes Duncan McCargo.

The only useful outlet for the expression of popular concerns in China is the internet, says new media expert Hu Yong.

Junta's PR campaign has worked, says expert.

A look back at 2011's "micro-disputes" in Southeast Asia may provide a glimpse into the types of spats the region will continue to face, writes Andrew Billo.

The stage is set for increased scrutiny around upcoming elections in Taiwan, the United States and South Korea, and a leadership transition scheduled to take place in China, writes Michael Kulma.

Understanding China's definition of its "core interests" is the key to its territorial disputes with several neighbors, writes Fudan University's Shen Dingli.