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Strengthening Regional Supply Chain Resiliency Through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

Getting Asia to Net Zero

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Getting Indonesia to Net Zero

Reimagining the TPP: Revisions that Could Facilitate U.S. Reentry

The Evolution of the Global Trading System: How the Rise of Asia and Next Generation Trade Will Shape the Future Economy

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This picture taken on February 8, 2020 shows Chinese workers building the first rail line linking China to Laos, a key part of Beijing's 'Belt and Road' project across the Mekong, in Luang Prabang. - From an artificial island in Sri Lanka to a bridge in Bangladesh and hydropower projects in Nepal and Indonesia, China's trillion-dollar Belt and Road plan is stuttering under the effects of the deadly coronavirus.

Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative Toolkit

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Strengthening Regional Supply Chain Resiliency Through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

Getting Asia to Net Zero

Getting Indonesia to Net Zero

Reimagining the TPP: Revisions that Could Facilitate U.S. Reentry

The Evolution of the Global Trading System: How the Rise of Asia and Next Generation Trade Will Shape the Future Economy

Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative Toolkit

Upcoming Events

In-person

Panel Discussion

The U.S.-Korea Partnership Amid 21st Century Challenges

12 Jun 2023
4 - 7:30 p.m.

Join ASPI, in partnership with the Korea Foundation, for a night of panels discussing Korea's role in the international system across the trade, security, and technology sectors.

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In-person

Meet the Author

Outsourcing Repression: Everyday State Power in Contemporary China

28 Jun 2023
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

New York Time

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Join us for the sixth China Wise book series event with Lynette Ong, Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto, to discuss her award-winning book, Outsourcing Repression: Everyday State Power in Contemporary China.

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Video

Decoding Chinese Politics: Where is Xi Jinping Taking China in His Third Term?

Policy

/ New York

Decoding Chinese Politics: Where is Xi Jinping Taking China in His Third Term?

Bates Gill officially launches the updated interactive website on the authoritarian regime's politics, followed by an expert panel discussion on where it is heading.

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The 2023 Quad Leaders' Summit: What to Expect

Current Affairs

/ Australia

The 2023 Quad Leaders' Summit: What to Expect

Daniel Russel, Takako Hikotani, Richard Maude, and Raja Mohan share insights with Dominique Fraser regarding the anticipated outcomes of the Australia-India-Japan-U.S. Leader’s Meeting.

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Building a More Resilient Supply Chain in the Indo-Pacific: Proposals and Opportunities

Policy

/ Washington, D.C.

Building a More Resilient Supply Chain in the Indo-Pacific: Proposals and Opportunities

Wendy Cutler, Han-koo Yeo, Andrew Jory, and Iman Pambagyo discuss recommendations for strengthening and expanding supply chain networks through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

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China’s International Mediation Efforts: the Where, Why, and How

Policy

/ New York

China’s International Mediation Efforts: the Where, Why, and How

Daniel Russel, Martin Indyk, Thomas Pickering, and Rorry Daniels discuss Beijing's motives and prospects as a contributor to diplomacy in Middle Eastern and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.

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The China-Europe Summits: Breakthrough or Breakdown?

Policy

/ New York

The China-Europe Summits: Breakthrough or Breakdown?

Robin Niblett and Philippe Le Corre speak to Dominique Fraser about how Europe is positioning itself around the world’s two competing blocs.

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Analysis

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ASPI Note: China Scrambles for Firmer Economic Policy Ground

What to know about Vice Premier Liu He's urgent meeting of China's Financial Stability and Development Committee.

People gather as smoke rises from a burnt out buildings in Honiara's Chinatown on November 26, 2021 after two days of rioting which saw thousands ignore a government lockdown order, torching several buildings around the Chinatown district including commercial properties and a bank branch.

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ASPI Note: Understanding the Protests in the Solomon Islands

What to know about the recent protests in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) seen while walking at the Russky Island in Vladivostok, Russia, September 4, 2019.

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ASPI Note: Understanding the December 6 India-Russia Summit

What to know about the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 21st annual India-Russia summit.

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping virtual summit in the Roosevelt Room

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ASPI Note: Understanding the Biden-Xi Summit

What to know about Monday night's meeting between the Chinese and American leaders.

Reports

Indian residents fill water buckets at a delivery from a municipal tanker.

report

Asia's Next Challenge: Securing the Region's Water Future

An Asia Society leadership group’s report recommends a ten-point policy agenda for preventing a water crisis in Asia, which could have a profound impact on security throughout the region.

US envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke (L) shakes hands with Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee (R) during a meeting in New Delhi on February 16, 2009. (Prakash Singh/AFP/Getty Images)

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Delivering on the Promise: Advancing U.S. Relations with India

An Asia Society task force outlines a new strategy for the U.S. to pursue deeper collaboration with India on global challenges, with parallel cooperation between the two countries’ governments and private sectors.

report

/ Center on U.S.–China Relations

Common Challenge, Collaborative Response: A Roadmap for U.S.-China Cooperation on Energy and Climate Change

The report explores the climate and energy challenges facing both nations and recommends a program for sustained high-level engagement and on-the-ground action.

Featured Work

The Quad Central

A hub for ASPI experts and analysis about the Quad, including an interactive timeline detailing the history of the grouping.
High-level Policy Commission on Getting Asia to Net Zero

A high-level and independent commission of Asian leaders to help urgently accelerate the regional transition to net zero emissions.
Building Trade Ties with ASEAN's Emerging Female Leaders

Professional development program for ASEAN early-career female trade experts.
Decoding Chinese Politics

This product helps decode the “black box” of Chinese politics through interactive visualizations and explainer essays that map the Chinese government’s formal institutions, informal networks, key decision-makers, and major policy trends.
Building the Chinese Carbon Market and Its Regional Connections

Works to enhance the regional and global fight against climate change through carbon market maturation and cooperation in Asia.
Cure4Cancer

To accelerate the eradication of cancer (or, to find a cure for cancer), with multi-stakeholder, multi-regional collaboration, which is focused on patient-centric clinical trials and international regulatory harmonization.
Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative Toolkit

The Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) has developed a digital toolkit with the goal of ensuring that Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects are mutually beneficial, equitable, inclusive, and environmentally and socially sustainable.
report

Raising Standards: Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Data for Inclusive Development in Southeast Asia

This publication is a compilation of two subject-matter reports on data and artificial intelligence (AI), respectively. Each report canvasses the landscape in five Southeast Asian countries.

Upcoming Events

In-person

Panel Discussion

The U.S.-Korea Partnership Amid 21st Century Challenges

12 Jun 2023
4 - 7:30 p.m.

Join ASPI, in partnership with the Korea Foundation, for a night of panels discussing Korea's role in the international system across the trade, security, and technology sectors.

Buy Tickets
In-person

Meet the Author

Outsourcing Repression: Everyday State Power in Contemporary China

28 Jun 2023
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

New York Time

Calculate your local time »

Join us for the sixth China Wise book series event with Lynette Ong, Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto, to discuss her award-winning book, Outsourcing Repression: Everyday State Power in Contemporary China.

Buy Tickets

Video

Policy

/ New York

Decoding Chinese Politics: Where is Xi Jinping Taking China in His Third Term?

Bates Gill officially launches the updated interactive website on the authoritarian regime's politics, followed by an expert panel discussion on where it is heading.

Watch Now

Current Affairs

/ Australia

The 2023 Quad Leaders' Summit: What to Expect

Daniel Russel, Takako Hikotani, Richard Maude, and Raja Mohan share insights with Dominique Fraser regarding the anticipated outcomes of the Australia-India-Japan-U.S. Leader’s Meeting.

Watch Now

Policy

/ Washington, D.C.

Building a More Resilient Supply Chain in the Indo-Pacific: Proposals and Opportunities

Wendy Cutler, Han-koo Yeo, Andrew Jory, and Iman Pambagyo discuss recommendations for strengthening and expanding supply chain networks through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Watch Now

Policy

/ New York

China’s International Mediation Efforts: the Where, Why, and How

Daniel Russel, Martin Indyk, Thomas Pickering, and Rorry Daniels discuss Beijing's motives and prospects as a contributor to diplomacy in Middle Eastern and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.

Watch Now

Policy

/ New York

The China-Europe Summits: Breakthrough or Breakdown?

Robin Niblett and Philippe Le Corre speak to Dominique Fraser about how Europe is positioning itself around the world’s two competing blocs.

Watch Now