EU should make use of lessons from its 2004 enlargement
Bloc's 20th anniversary is an opportunity to show its resolve for peace and prosperity
New Japanese demands could be key to getting North Korea to talk
PM Kishida may be able to get his summit by pushing issue of 'Paradise on Earth'
Cheap Chinese solar panels are a blessing for Europe, not a curse
Costly attempts to rebuild domestic production would defy economic logic
New Singapore PM Wong will bring in a greater degree of openness
Incoming leader conservative but not reflexively defensive about criticism
Truth of Malaysian court ruling on Shariah laws is being twisted
Successful challenge to state legislation could ultimately backfire
Xi Jinping Thought explains curious stance of China's central bank
PBOC is constrained from significant policy loosening by leadership's priorities
U.K. can protect its interests while engaging with China
Deterioration of rights and freedoms in Hong Kong a key concern
Thai policy toward Myanmar must move forward
Bilateral relationship too enmeshed now in protocol and bureaucracy
Russia has also become a lot more important to China
Image of dependence on Beijing overlooks role of geoeconomic strategy
West needs to realize India values democracy differently
New Delhi prefers to offer itself as a positive example rather than proselytize
Xi Jinping's vision of war seen in creation of 'Information Force'
New branch likely to handle electronic warfare and psychological operations
Thaksin in no position to reclaim reform banner from Move Forward
Pheu Thai's alignment with conservatives has shattered pretense of progressivism
New European trade pact marks a milestone for India
Agreement provides model for aligning trade and foreign direct investment
Growing militarization of Indonesia's government is alarming
Appointment of soldiers into civilian roles poses risks for democracy and freedom
U.S. 'nonlethal' aid for Myanmar's ethnic armies likely to backfire
Increased violence would be costly for all parties
China is buying less from its Asian neighbors, too
Yet its exports are still rising, raising pressure on local manufacturers
East Asia has moved out of 'exam hell' but hasn't found heaven
Broader-based evaluation of university applicants has yielded few benefits
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Finding the right fit
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Support for Ukraine's freedom strengthens Asia's security
China, North Korea and Iran have been emboldened by Russia's invasion
Taiwan's Lai should not overlook 'new south' neighbors
Tsai Ing-wen's signature policy has built considerable goodwill
Kishida may pay a price, but has handled LDP scandal shrewdly
Moves by Japanese prime minister could have lasting impact on country's politics
Papua New Guinea's planned gold monopoly will weigh economy down
Key export sector to be damaged by deal with mysterious Singapore company
