Skirmishes in the South China Sea, tensions surrounding Taiwan: things can escalate quickly. It makes Japan nervous, as it tries to balance engaging China with deterring its powerful neighbor, says security policy expert Yuki Tatsumi.

Views of China in Central and Eastern Europe range from Hungary, eager to be Beijing’s best friend, to the adverse Baltics. Hear Warsaw-based China analyst Alicja Bachulska on the unique experiences the region has with Beijing.

Deputy Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives, Indira Ranamagar, on protests, the need to build roads without destroying mountains, and the crucial need to create opportunities for young Nepali, to secure the country’s future.

As India heads to the polls, political scientist and journalist Nalin Mehta looks at how the ruling BJP has solidified its position and what Prime Minister Modi might set as priorities in his likely second decade as India's leader.

How is the world order changing, as the balance of power shifts east? Is it even changing? Listen to a debate between four experts laying out whether or not we're witnessing the beginnings of a new world order.

Award-winning author and journalist Johan Nylander talks about Mongolia's fight for democracy and a green, digital future, and about how the country is a friend to Russia, China, India, Japan, Europe, South Korea... pretty much everyone.

A conversation on Indonesia's political dynasties, stand-up comedians, and life on Bali.