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{"title":"North Korea's nuclear gambit: Coercion, deterrence, and the escalation-de-escalation paradox","authors":"Edward Kwon","doi":"10.1111/aspp.70006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.70006","url":null,"abstract":"<p>North Korea's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) development and recent nuclear law permitting preemptive nuclear use have jeopardized US and ROK security. Analyzing possible channels of Pyongyang's nuclear brinkmanship and military provocations through international relations theories—including nuclear coercive diplomacy and the nuclear stability-instability paradox—and the “escalation to de-escalation” military strategy reveals concerning trends. Pyongyang continues to develop new WMDs and conduct military drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, enhancing Kim Jong Un's adventurous brinkmanship. In response, the United States must adopt a strong nuclear retaliation strategy, expedite its nuclear triad modernization plan, and support an effective South Korean missile defense system. A military contingency plan, and diplomatic efforts to persuade Kim to abandon WMDs are crucial. The United States must take a firm stance against nuclear threats from North Korea, ensuring a robust defense and encouraging denuclearization. This multifaceted approach will help address the security challenges posed by North Korea's nuclear program.</p>","PeriodicalId":44747,"journal":{"name":"Asian Politics & Policy","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143117385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of drones in Indo-Pak cross border terrorism: Challenges, regulations and evolving responses","authors":"Ankit Kumar,&nbsp;Arun Vishwanathan","doi":"10.1111/aspp.70003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.70003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The proliferation of drones to states and non-state actors has created newer challenges for national security &amp; border management. Globally, drones are being used by security forces as force multipliers in military operations, while non-state actors are employing drones for carrying out terror strikes, smuggling arms, narcotics, and by citizen journalists and other groups for disseminating information on government crackdown on public protests. The paper traces the increasing usage of drones in India, especially since 2019, while also analyzing the multifarious challenges faced by Indian security forces and law enforcement agencies from the use of drones by non-state actors. It analyses the rules and regulations that have been put in place in India to manage the spread of UAS/drones in the country while not stifling the domestic manufacturing. Finally, the paper explores the possible systems that have been explored by India and other countries to counter UAS/drones and the challenges posed in effectively countering drones in border regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":44747,"journal":{"name":"Asian Politics & Policy","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Digital disparities in Myanmar: A case study for sustainable digitalization","authors":"Myo Thida,&nbsp;Khine Zar Thwe,&nbsp;Thiha Ko Ko,&nbsp;Han Thuya,&nbsp;Hnin Ei Ei Naing,&nbsp;Hnin Oo Wai Hlaing","doi":"10.1111/aspp.70002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.70002","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study explores the digital disparities in Myanmar, particularly in the Education Sector, and the challenges the country faces in achieving sustainable digitalization. Employing both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including surveys and interviews, the researchers collected data from online learner students across various regions in Myanmar to assess the digital skills gap and access to online education. The findings reveal significant digital divides exacerbated by the 2021 political crisis, with issues such as unstable internet access, frequent power outages, and financial constraints impeding progress. These challenges disproportionately affect rural and conflict-prone areas. Despite efforts toward digitization, many students lack access to essential digital resources, further widening the digital gap. The study concludes that strategic interventions are necessary to address these disparities in Myanmar's digital future.</p>","PeriodicalId":44747,"journal":{"name":"Asian Politics & Policy","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143111175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Articulating populism in the Philippines: The rhetorical strategies of Joseph Estrada and Rodrigo Duterte","authors":"Fernan Talamayan","doi":"10.1111/aspp.70001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.70001","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The article compares the rhetorical strategies of two of the most popular post-martial law presidents in the Philippines, Joseph Estrada (1998–2001) and Rodrigo Duterte (2016–2022). Adopting Laclau's definition of populism and localizing De Cleen and Stavrakakis's analysis of socio-spatial dichotomies, I examine the political logic that guided the consolidation of the people and the formation of antagonistic frontiers during the Estrada and Duterte presidencies. I identify the nodal points in their articulation of sympathy, compassion, elite opposition, political will, and belongingness, and plot them on a down/up and in/out axes. In uncovering the operation of populist logic in their political speeches, the article finds that leveraging people's frustrations and unsatisfied demands reinforced Estrada's and Duterte's ability to mobilize support and project themselves as the people's protector and champion. Through an in-depth interrogation of their populist articulation, the article contributes to a more nuanced understanding of populism's durability and enduring appeal.</p>","PeriodicalId":44747,"journal":{"name":"Asian Politics & Policy","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143111209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Indian mainstream media perception of the 2024 Sri Lankan presidential elections","authors":"Abhijit Anand","doi":"10.1111/aspp.70004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.70004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44747,"journal":{"name":"Asian Politics & Policy","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143111176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Taiwan's digital divide during the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for e-public services","authors":"Carol Chiao-Han Chang,&nbsp;Natalie W. M. Wong","doi":"10.1111/aspp.70005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.70005","url":null,"abstract":"<p>With the outbreak of COVID-19, many elderly people have experienced unfavorable difficulties accompanying e-public services during the epidemic. This study takes Village (Li) A in Xinyi District, Taipei City, as a case study, using in-depth interviews to understand the experiences of e-public services usage among residents aged 60 years and above, as well as local chief of village (Li Chang) and council members. In conclusion, street-level bureaucrats proactively take on the role of “information agents” for elderly adults, assisting in listening to their real needs and facilitating the matching of them with the services they need. It points out that even though Taiwanese society is moving toward an aging and digital future, with many public services transitioning to digital forms, the abilities of street-level bureaucrats in terms of “responsive listening” and “situational adaptation,” especially for elderly people, remain crucial and cannot be replaced by AI and information systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":44747,"journal":{"name":"Asian Politics & Policy","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143111208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparing Indian and Western media reports on the “BRICS Summit 2024 and India's Participation”","authors":"Simant Shankar Bharti,&nbsp;Sandhya Nepal","doi":"10.1111/aspp.70000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.70000","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44747,"journal":{"name":"Asian Politics & Policy","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143111210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Same goal, different measures: Obscure transformation in Japan's food security policy (1970–2020)","authors":"Hironori Sasada,&nbsp;Takayuki Ito","doi":"10.1111/aspp.12761","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.12761","url":null,"abstract":"<p>For decades, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture has implemented various measures to ensure a stable food supply, considering food security a top priority due to the increasing uncertainty of the global economy. However, the ministry's food security policy has evolved substantially with a disproportionate focus on the domestic production of specific food products. This policy change occurred without being widely recognized by the public, media, or intellectuals. Why has the Agricultural Ministry's policy changed even though its goal has remained the same? By applying both qualitative and quantitative research methods, we investigated the context behind this obscure policy transition. Our findings reveal that, contrary to conventional understanding, this policy shift occurred not so much due to political pressure from the agricultural sector, but mainly because of a change in the definition of a key policy concept (i.e., the food self-sufficiency rate) in the late 1980s.</p>","PeriodicalId":44747,"journal":{"name":"Asian Politics & Policy","volume":"16 4","pages":"564-586"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142555453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The year of democracy's consequential elections","authors":"Aries A. Arugay","doi":"10.1111/aspp.12768","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.12768","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;2024 will be remembered as the year where a considerable number of democratically-governed countries undertook elections.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The simultaneous occurrence of these elections could be coincidental, but they are a referendum on political leaders and parties seeking re-election and a fresh electoral mandate. These elections could also be seen as a global referendum on democracy as a system of government itself. Many of the governments that are either seeking reelection or to get to power for the first time find themselves at opposite ends of the democratic spectrum: either they are the eroding agents of democracy or mavericks seeking to depose leaders who have damaged the democratic fabric of their societies. Thus far, critical elections were already held in South Africa, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United Kingdom. In Asia, new governments have been formed in India, Indonesia, and Taiwan. Japan and the United States (US) will hold their elections.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The recently concluded elections in India and Indonesia have massive repercussions in the fates of two of the world's biggest democracies. In India, Narendra Modi's party still secured a majority mandate but it fell short of its expected dominance of the parliamentary elections. This means that Modi's popular mandate shrank and could indicate an opening for the political opposition in the years to come. In a previous issue, the article of Sharma and Dubey (&lt;span&gt;2021&lt;/span&gt;) studied Modi's populist rhetoric and how his monthly radio addresses used specific language that resulted in an effective communication strategy that emphasized direction giving, empathetic, and meaning-making language. It is expected that Modi will continue to utilize this strategy as he continues to lead India dynamic growth and expansion in the years to come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Indonesia, the 2024 presidential elections were seen as a significant turnover of power from the decade-long leadership of outgoing president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. Under this leadership, Indonesia grew in global prominence with its aggressive economic growth and improvement in reputation as it became a member of the highly exclusive G20. But instead of staying in power like the other members of his populist cohort, Jokowi allowed political succession through democratic means with former general Prabowo Subianto winning the presidential election in an overwhelming fashion. However, Jokowi allowed his son, Gibran Rakabuming, to be Prabowo's running mate. He will be sworn in as the youngest vice-president in the country's history. Vermonte (&lt;span&gt;2015&lt;/span&gt;) published an analysis of the 2014 Indonesian presidential elections that secured Jokowi's first term against his opponent Prabowo. He was optimistic that the 2014 elections would usher a new era of economic prosperity but also democratic deepening. It seems like Jokowi was able to deliver more of the former than the letter as he steps down this month.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another big democracy is having perhaps its most co","PeriodicalId":44747,"journal":{"name":"Asian Politics & Policy","volume":"16 4","pages":"459-460"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aspp.12768","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142555399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The multiple patterns of factional influence: Evidence from the 2021 LDP presidential election","authors":"Masahiko Asano,&nbsp;Dennis Patterson","doi":"10.1111/aspp.12765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aspp.12765","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Traditionally, factions and seniority determined who became President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and, thus, Japan's Prime Minister. Since the electoral reform of 1994, however, some scholars have argued that the role of factions has declined, and this has led to ongoing debates over the extent to which factions and other factors have helped determine who will become the leader of Japan's LDP. Using data from the 2021 LDP Presidential election, we find that it is not policy but factional affiliations that matter for LDP members in selecting their leader. In addition to this finding, we disaggregate faction and show that the influence of this political institution in LDP Presidential elections varies across different factions. We also find that electorally weaker LDP incumbents are more likely to support a candidate who is more popular among Japanese voters in general.</p>","PeriodicalId":44747,"journal":{"name":"Asian Politics & Policy","volume":"16 4","pages":"461-487"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142555370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}