Research by the Asia Programme, led by distinguished fellow Dr Michael Williams, is focused on the key political, economic and social developments affecting Asia.

Latest:

China's New Leaders
A series of resources consider how the once-in-a-decade transition in political leadership will have consequences for China's foreign policy, including a new briefing paper by Tim Summers. More.

North Korea
Experts consider the implications of escalating tensions in the region despite international efforts to defuse the situation. Includes comment and multimedia.
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India's Politics Heats Up
In a series of Expert Comments Gareth Price explores topical debates in India's domestic politics. Topics include cabinet reshuffles and the politics of the economic reform agenda. Read.

Research areas:

• Afghanistan
  
  
• Asian Demographics
  
  
• China
  
  
• Global India
  
  
• Japan
  
  
• Korean Peninsula
  
  
• Pakistan
  
  
• Southeast Asia