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Asia

The global centre of gravity: moving towards Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent, home to more than 60% of the total world population. It can be subdivided in five regions – North Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, South-east Asia and Western Asia – and consists of 52 nation states, two of which (Turkey and the Russian Federation) lie partially in Europe. China has become the most important country in Asia, and is a political and economic driver for the development of the continent

At NUPI, research on Asia is broadly conceived. Important thematic areas include the role of Asia in the world economic, regional trade agreements and economic development, Norway’s economic relations with Asian countries, as well as foreign policy and security policy in the region. Among other things, this involves studies of how Asian counties work together within organizations like ASEAN, and how the two Asian great powers, China and India, influence policy developments within the region as well as globally.

Sources: Store Norske Leksikon and NUPI.

News about Asia

How to negotiate with difficult partners?
16 May 2019
- - Ane Teksum Isbrekken
Ambassador Christopher R. Hill shares his insights and experiences from the frontline of American diplomacy in this episode of NUPI podcast.

Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk Conflict resolution Security policy North America Asia The Middle East and North Africa Europe
The strategic importance of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Tokyo’s take

10 May 2019

While the idea of the Indo-Pacific as more than just a geographic space is only recently taking root in the Nordics and broader Europe, it has already been hotly discussed as a strategically important arena in foreign and security policy circles in Asia for several years.

Asia Utenrikspolitikk Security policy Trade Diplomacy
Five paradoxes EU must address to effectively respond to crises beyond its borders
4 Mar 2019
- - Bård Drange
Engaging in ongoing conflicts brings with it a set of extraordinary challenges.

The EU International organizations Conflict resolution Africa Asia The Middle East and North Africa

All news about Asia (total 44)

Publications about Asia

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Study shows Indian politicians are spending less and less time in legislative assemblies
2019
- - Francesca R. Jensenius
In many democracies, elected politicians spend a substantial amount of time in the legislature to propose, debate, and vote on policies. In developing countries, politicians face an extra duty – they are also expected to spend a large part of their time with constituents listening to their concerns,...
Styring Asia
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Mind the Gap: National Views of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific
2019
- - Wrenn Yennie Lindgren
Japan has played an intrinsic role in formulating and promoting the concept of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP) by making its version a core element of its foreign policy repertoire as it continues to strengthen and expand its presence beyond its immediate neighborhood. This chapter discusses the...
Asia North America Security policy Hav Regional integrasjon Diplomacy Utenrikspolitikk Trade Economic growth Climate
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The Relationship Between Narratives and Security Practices: Pushing the Boundaries of Military Instruments in Japan
2019
- - Wrenn Yennie Lindgren
Japanese security policy has undergone significant changes lately. Japanese policymakers have recently argued over advancing Japan’s Self-Defense Forces with new weapon systems. In particular, the Abe government has decided to pur- chase long-range cruise missiles for its new F-35A jetfighters, and to...
Security policy Asia