China and the Shifting Order: Bangladesh’s New Government, Spain’s Strategic Shift, Yoon’s Life Sentence, and Deepening Iran Ties

The Decypher Newsletter is a weekly publication under the Decypher platform, delivering research-driven insights on South and Southeast Asia.

Feb 20

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Japan–China Tensions and Asia’s View of China

This week we examine rising tensions between Japan and China and what public opinion data reveal about how Asia views Beijing’s growing influence.

Feb 13

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How Trump’s Foreign Policy Is Reshaping China’s Global Standing

This week, we examine how China’s influence is reshaping global markets, altering geopolitical alignments, and quietly laying the groundwork for…

Feb 6

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January 2026

Xi Jinping and The Curious Case of Disappearing Generals

This week we examines how China’s purge is now affecting the very people once considered its most trusted generals.

Jan 30

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China and the World: China Meets 2025 Growth Target, Taiwan Signals Higher Defence, and Davos signals global shifts

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as critical regional (South and South East Asia) and…

Jan 23

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China and the World: Trade Surplus Hits Record, Carney Meets Xi to Reset Ties, US Moves to Suspend Visas for 75 Countries

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as critical regional (South and South East Asia) and…

Jan 16

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China and the World: Xi Calls Emergency Audit, Iran Cracks Down on Protests and Trump Threatens Takeover of Greenland

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as critical regional (South and South East Asia) and…

Jan 9

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December 2025

China and the World: Population Contraction Looms, Record US Arms Sale to Taiwan, MIT Professor Killed

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as critical international developments.

Dec 19, 2025

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China and the World: IMF Pushes China on Domestic Demand, Taiwan Minister’s Secret Israel Trip, Leaders Tied to Covert Influence Campaigns

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as critical international developments.

Dec 12, 2025

China and the World: Ex-Banking Regulator Sentenced, China Masses 100 Vessels, US Expands Travel Ban List

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as critical international developments.

Dec 5, 2025

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November 2025

China and the World: China’s Authoritarianism Debate, Putin Signals Peace Talks, Pakistan’s Military Influence

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as a closer look at the history of the Pakistani military.

Nov 28, 2025

China and the World: Beijing’s State Loan Purchases, Japan Tourism Losses, Hasina Sentenced in Bangladesh

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as major global developments.

Nov 21, 2025