The Globalist

Pigs’ centrality to life in China is reflected in the Mandarin character for home which depicts a pig under a roof.

U.S. and Western criticisms of Chinese reeducation policies in Xinjiang are off the mark – and represent a double standard.

Religion is proving an increasingly divisive factor in the politics of Asian nations.

Pollution and a faltering economy are what keep China’s leaders awake at night.

Aside from the effects on health and on people’s well-being, depression in Japan exacts a heavy economic toll on individuals, families and on society as a whole.

The Indian general election is the world’s biggest democratic exercise — and the numbers are staggering.

Being neither a Modi fan nor a Modi hater is a position many Indians find themselves in.

The Silk Road’s historical importance has been vastly exaggerated. It was the sea that was the most important link between east and west.

What does “Southeast Asia” mean beyond a random chunk of geography?

How will Japan’s new emperor fare when it comes to promoting Japan’s image and interests overseas?