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The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is the nation’s Asia policy think tank helping decision-makers better understand Asia and craft concrete, actionable policy. #StrategicAsia #AsiaPolicy
The #ChineseLanguage #FellowshipProgram provides fellowships up to $50,000 for American graduate students (PhD & current or recent MA) so that they can devote one year to intensive Chinese language training at an institution in China or Taiwan. Learn more: nbr.org/chinese-lang...
December 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The #ChineseLanguage #FellowshipProgram provides fellowships up to $50,000 for American graduate students (PhD & current or recent MA) so that they can devote one year to intensive Chinese language training at an institution in China or Taiwan. Learn more: nbr.org/chinese-lang...
NBR's Borderlands research project investigates how China invests in, engages with, and deepens its presence within its land and maritime border neighbors, in an attempt to reshape its immediate periphery. Check out the growing collection of essays! strategicspace.nbr.org/borderlands-...
December 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
NBR's Borderlands research project investigates how China invests in, engages with, and deepens its presence within its land and maritime border neighbors, in an attempt to reshape its immediate periphery. Check out the growing collection of essays! strategicspace.nbr.org/borderlands-...
This giving season, NBR is grateful for your partnership in support of our mission to bring world-class scholarship to bear on the evolving strategic environment in Asia and to train the next generation of Asia specialists.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This giving season, NBR is grateful for your partnership in support of our mission to bring world-class scholarship to bear on the evolving strategic environment in Asia and to train the next generation of Asia specialists.
Make a year-end gift: www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
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An NBR report examined how the U.S. and #Japan are working to enhance their #economic and technological resilience against #digital and #supplychain shocks and highlighted areas of cooperation between the two countries and other Indo-Pacific partners. www.nbr.org/publication/...
December 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
An NBR report examined how the U.S. and #Japan are working to enhance their #economic and technological resilience against #digital and #supplychain shocks and highlighted areas of cooperation between the two countries and other Indo-Pacific partners. www.nbr.org/publication/...
Representatives from Seattle's tech community turned out for the NBR event "U.S.-Japan Technology Cooperation: Shaping the Future of AI and Quantum" featuring a panel discussion with Kyoko Yoshinaga, Ulrike Schaede, Hodan Omaar, and moderator Jonathon Marek: www.nbr.org/event/u-s-ja...
December 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Representatives from Seattle's tech community turned out for the NBR event "U.S.-Japan Technology Cooperation: Shaping the Future of AI and Quantum" featuring a panel discussion with Kyoko Yoshinaga, Ulrike Schaede, Hodan Omaar, and moderator Jonathon Marek: www.nbr.org/event/u-s-ja...
"Labor-force participation for those 50 and up is far lower in China than in most member economies of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (#OECD) (see Figure 6)." Arthur Kroeber, NBR report "China’s Economic Slowdown and Its Impact on Trading Partners" nbr.org/publication/...
December 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"Labor-force participation for those 50 and up is far lower in China than in most member economies of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (#OECD) (see Figure 6)." Arthur Kroeber, NBR report "China’s Economic Slowdown and Its Impact on Trading Partners" nbr.org/publication/...
China’s long‑running wave of corporate layoffs is spreading from manufacturing and property to the technology sector, with some key firms cutting hundreds of engineering jobs as core businesses weaken and artificial intelligence (AI) growth remains uneven. asiatimes.com/2025/12/chin...
China’s big layoff wave now buffeting its tech sector - Asia Times
China’s long‑running wave of corporate layoffs is spilling from manufacturing and property into technology sector
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December 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
China’s long‑running wave of corporate layoffs is spreading from manufacturing and property to the technology sector, with some key firms cutting hundreds of engineering jobs as core businesses weaken and artificial intelligence (AI) growth remains uneven. asiatimes.com/2025/12/chin...
The NBR Bridge to Asia #Fellowship provides exceptional undergraduate and community college students with immersive professional experience in Asia policy and international affairs. Learn more & apply by Jan 23. youtu.be/zsPi6Mydx4g
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NBR Bridge to Asia Fellowship: 2025 Highlights
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December 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The NBR Bridge to Asia #Fellowship provides exceptional undergraduate and community college students with immersive professional experience in Asia policy and international affairs. Learn more & apply by Jan 23. youtu.be/zsPi6Mydx4g
Visit www.nbr.org/b2a
Visit www.nbr.org/b2a
Rory Medcalf @rorymedcalf.bsky.social drew on themes from his essay in the Asia Policy roundtable "Australia's Strategic Objectives in a Changing Regional Order" in an interview on ABC Australia's National Radio Hour: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... via @ABCaustralia
What does the Trump-Albanese meeting mean for US-Australia relations? - ABC listen
Anthony Albanese emerged from today's Oval Office meeting looking like a man who'd not only survived but maybe even charmed Donald Trump's unpredictable brand of diplomacy. The meeting delivered a mul...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Rory Medcalf @rorymedcalf.bsky.social drew on themes from his essay in the Asia Policy roundtable "Australia's Strategic Objectives in a Changing Regional Order" in an interview on ABC Australia's National Radio Hour: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... via @ABCaustralia
Oped by NBR advisor In-Bum Chun on the proposed law titled the “Support for Peaceful Use of the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)” that would allow peaceful non-military visits to the DMZ without prior approval from the United Nations Command in the Korea Times: www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/2025...
The DMZ is not a park: Why undermining armistice risks stability on Korean Peninsula - The Korea Times
On Aug. 26, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK)'s Policy Committee Chair Han Jeong-ae introduced a proposed law titled the “Support for Peac...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Oped by NBR advisor In-Bum Chun on the proposed law titled the “Support for Peaceful Use of the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)” that would allow peaceful non-military visits to the DMZ without prior approval from the United Nations Command in the Korea Times: www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/2025...
Elizabeth Cherchia uses the #Laos-#China #Railway in northern Laos as a point of departure to better understand China's regional ambitions, interests, and self-conception as a good neighbor. strategicspace.nbr.org/all-railroad... #LaosRailway
December 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Elizabeth Cherchia uses the #Laos-#China #Railway in northern Laos as a point of departure to better understand China's regional ambitions, interests, and self-conception as a good neighbor. strategicspace.nbr.org/all-railroad... #LaosRailway
Episode 5 of "Documenting China's Borderlands," recorded in New Delhi with Jabin T. Jacob, Shruti Jargad, and Constantino Xavier, looks at the many facets of #China's increased presence in the #Himalayan region. strategicspace.nbr.org/documenting-...
December 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Episode 5 of "Documenting China's Borderlands," recorded in New Delhi with Jabin T. Jacob, Shruti Jargad, and Constantino Xavier, looks at the many facets of #China's increased presence in the #Himalayan region. strategicspace.nbr.org/documenting-...
The #ChineseLanguage #FellowshipProgram provides fellowships up to $50,000 for American graduate students (PhD & current or recent MA) so that they can devote one year to intensive Chinese language training at an institution in China or Taiwan. Learn more: nbr.org/chinese-lang...
December 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The #ChineseLanguage #FellowshipProgram provides fellowships up to $50,000 for American graduate students (PhD & current or recent MA) so that they can devote one year to intensive Chinese language training at an institution in China or Taiwan. Learn more: nbr.org/chinese-lang...
The IMF "revised China’s growth forecast upward, estimating the world’s second-biggest economy will expand by 5% this year, a figure that would meet Beijing’s goal. The IMF said Beijing’s resilience despite trade tensions led to the revision."
www.semafor.com/article/12/1...
www.semafor.com/article/12/1...
IMF revises China growth forecast
China’s consumer inflation rose more than expected in November, hitting its highest level in 21 months and easing deflationary worries.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The IMF "revised China’s growth forecast upward, estimating the world’s second-biggest economy will expand by 5% this year, a figure that would meet Beijing’s goal. The IMF said Beijing’s resilience despite trade tensions led to the revision."
www.semafor.com/article/12/1...
www.semafor.com/article/12/1...
"India had traditionally not been overly concerned about China’s nuclear capability, despite China’s clear nuclear superiority. But the expansion and modernization of China’s nuclear arsenal are likely to lead to a change in Indian attitudes" | Essay by raji143.bsky.social nbr.org/publication/...
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"India had traditionally not been overly concerned about China’s nuclear capability, despite China’s clear nuclear superiority. But the expansion and modernization of China’s nuclear arsenal are likely to lead to a change in Indian attitudes" | Essay by raji143.bsky.social nbr.org/publication/...
NBR advisor raji143.bsky.social: "[T]here was talk that Putin and Modi would discuss Indian acquisition of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems.... Another reported possibility was a lease of a nuclear-powered Akula-class hunter-killer submarine" thediplomat.com/2025/12/puti...
Putin’s India Visit Reveals New Delhi’s Complicated Strategy
Amid difficult relations with the U.S., India is keen to show that it has other options.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
NBR advisor raji143.bsky.social: "[T]here was talk that Putin and Modi would discuss Indian acquisition of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems.... Another reported possibility was a lease of a nuclear-powered Akula-class hunter-killer submarine" thediplomat.com/2025/12/puti...
China has developed strong relationships with several Latin American countries, including Venezuela, as part of a broader strategy to expand its presence in regions the US has long dominated. asiatimes.com/2025/12/chin...
China is watching Trump’s Venezuela campaign closely - Asia Times
Donald Trump’s campaign against Venezuela escalated recently with the US president announcing that the country’s airspace should be considered “closed.”
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December 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
China has developed strong relationships with several Latin American countries, including Venezuela, as part of a broader strategy to expand its presence in regions the US has long dominated. asiatimes.com/2025/12/chin...
In a brief for NBR, Anulekha Nandi examines the evolution of India’s AI strategy within the context of proposed modes and rationales of #AIgovernance to identify a way forward for #India. nbr.org/publication/...
December 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In a brief for NBR, Anulekha Nandi examines the evolution of India’s AI strategy within the context of proposed modes and rationales of #AIgovernance to identify a way forward for #India. nbr.org/publication/...
NBR advisor Amit Kapoor writes, "Given that Indian policymakers are still deliberating on an AI governance framework, it suggests that not only are we late in formulating data safety policies, but progress also remains slow." economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company...
The illusion of privacy in India’s AI boom
India faces a growing privacy challenge with AI. User data is being used to train AI models, raising concerns about potential breaches. While policy discussions are underway, progress has been slow. I...
economictimes.indiatimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
NBR advisor Amit Kapoor writes, "Given that Indian policymakers are still deliberating on an AI governance framework, it suggests that not only are we late in formulating data safety policies, but progress also remains slow." economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company...
Read the full text of the white paper titled "China's Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era" released by China's State Council Information Office in November: www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xw/w...
China releases white paper on arms control in new era
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December 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Read the full text of the white paper titled "China's Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era" released by China's State Council Information Office in November: www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xw/w...
NBR advisor Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan @raji143.bsky.social in Real Clear Defense: Want an Explanation for China’s Nuclear Build-Up? It’s Not in the New White Paper www.realcleardefense.com/articles/202...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
NBR advisor Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan @raji143.bsky.social in Real Clear Defense: Want an Explanation for China’s Nuclear Build-Up? It’s Not in the New White Paper www.realcleardefense.com/articles/202...
Read the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy, published Dec. 4, 2025: news.usni.org/2025/12/05/2...
2025 U.S. National Security Strategy - USNI News
The following is the White House’s 2025 National Security Strategy, published Dec. 4, 2025. From the Report Introduction – What Is American Strategy? To ensure that America remains the world’s strong...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Read the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy, published Dec. 4, 2025: news.usni.org/2025/12/05/2...
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Check out the Documenting China's Borderlands podcast from NBR's Borderlands project investigating how China invests in, engages with, and deepens its presence within its land and maritime border neighbors, in an attempt to reshape its immediate periphery: www.nbr.org/asia-insight...
December 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Check out the Documenting China's Borderlands podcast from NBR's Borderlands project investigating how China invests in, engages with, and deepens its presence within its land and maritime border neighbors, in an attempt to reshape its immediate periphery: www.nbr.org/asia-insight...