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Critical Issues for the United States in Southeast Asia in 2025
October 25, 2024Given the region’s strategic importance, it is imperative that the United States engage with Southeast Asia and its regional organization, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in a reliable […] -
From Vulnerability to Resilience: Cybersecurity Challenges for MSMEs in the APAC Region
October 18, 2024The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the digitalization of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), increasing their vulnerability to cyber threats like ransomware and phishing. These threats exploit MSMEs’ limited resources and […] -
Pen, Politics, and Power: How China and India Wield Soft Power through Education Diplomacy in South Asia
October 10, 2024As powerful nations compete for regional and global influence, they employ a complex blend of hard and soft power strategies in their foreign policies. Among the many instruments of soft […] -
The Political Economy of Debt
October 10, 2024Soaring public debt, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been in the cross-hairs of public debate. South Asia is at the epicenter of the debate. Sri Lanka […] -
Identifying Mis/Disinformation During Elections Toolkit
October 10, 2024This toolkit was produced under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Media and Civil Society Strengthening in Mongolia (MACSS) project, which is implemented by The Asia Foundation in […] -
Updates from Washington, DC: The Asia Foundation September, 2024
October 9, 2024Welcome to The Asia Foundation’s Washington, D.C. September newsletter. This issue features upcoming events on U.S.-China-Southeast Asia Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation and Local Solutions to Judicial Reform […] -
U.S.-China-Southeast Asia Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation
October 8, 2024The essays in this report reflect views about US–China–Southeast Asia triangular relations drawn from a workshop that took place on May 15 and 16, 2024, in Bangkok. In partnership with […] -
Vibrant Information Barometer
September 17, 2024Vibrant Information Barometer (VIBE) is a study report that identifies strengths and challenges and provides recommendations for enhancing Nepal’s information ecosystem. It is targeted to help the media industry, academicians, […] -
Updates from Washington, DC: The Asia Foundation July and August 2024
August 23, 2024Welcome to The Asia Foundation’s Washington, D.C. July and August newsletter. This issue features updates about our recent event on Thai Public Views on International Issues, 70th anniversary impact highlights […] -
Striving Digitally: Understanding the Challenges of Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs
August 23, 2024This report assesses the digitalization challenges and limitations faced by micro and small women entrepreneurs (MSWEs) in Malaysia. The insights gained will inform the design of the Mastercard Strive Malaysia […] -
The Strategy Testing Workbook: Politically-Smart Adaptive Programming in Complex Environments
July 23, 2024Strategy testing, a technique that The Asia Foundation employs for the adaptive management of international development programs—enhances both the effectiveness of programming approaches and achieves stronger, more enduring results. The […] -
Updates from Washington, DC: The Asia Foundation June 2024 Newsletter
June 23, 2024Welcome to The Asia Foundation’s Washington, D.C. June newsletter. This issue celebrates TheAsia Foundation’s 70th anniversary and features a series of anniversary impact highlightson thinking and working politically, Mongolia’s Women’s […]