Asia
The Asia Research Division examines the linkages between internal transformation processes and the foreign and security policies of Asian countries and explores the implications of these developments at the global level.
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Areas of Expertise
- Asia
- Indo-Pacific
- South East Asia
- Civil wars
- Defence and security policy / Armed forces
- Defence industry and procurement
- Regional and interstate conflicts
Projects
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Areas of Expertise
- Asia
- Indo-Pacific
- Japan
- Taiwan
- The Koreas
- Defence and security policy / Armed forces
- Regional and interstate conflicts
Staff
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Areas of Expertise
- Asia
- East Asia
- Indo-Pacific
- The Koreas
- Crisis management
- Defence and security policy / Armed forces
- Defence industry and procurement
- German defence and security policy
- Regional and interstate conflicts
- Weapons of mass destruction / proliferation
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Areas of Expertise
- Cambodia and Laos
- Indo-Pacific
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South East Asia
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Defence and security policy / Armed forces
- Regional cooperation and alliances
Projects
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Areas of Expertise
- China
- Global governance
Projects
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Areas of Expertise
- Asia
- East Asia
- Japan
- Foreign trade policy
- International monetary policy
- Weapons of mass destruction / proliferation
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Areas of Expertise
- Asia
- Security and defence policy
- India
- Indo-Pacific
- Defence and security policy / Armed forces
- European Union
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Areas of Expertise
- Bangladesh
- India
- Indo-Pacific
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- South Asia
- Sri Lanka
- BRICS
- Cyber-security
- Defence and security policy / Armed forces
- Digital Policy and Cyber
- G7/G20 and similar
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Areas of Expertise
- Asia
- China
- Indo-Pacific
- Taiwan
- Defence and security policy / Armed forces
- Regional and interstate conflicts
- Society / governance / economy
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Areas of Expertise
- Asia
- China
- East Asia
- Indo-Pacific
- Taiwan
- Defence and security policy / Armed forces
- Maritime security
- Political systems
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Areas of Expertise
- Asia
- Bangladesh
- India
- Indo-Pacific
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- South Asia
- Sri Lanka
- Defence and security policy / Armed forces
- Regional cooperation and alliances
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Areas of Expertise
- Australia / New Zealand
- China
- East Asia
- Indo-Pacific
- Taiwan
- Defence and security policy / Armed forces
- Maritime security
- Regional and interstate conflicts
Research Support
SWP Publications
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Nordkorea – Europas strategischer Blind Spot
Die zunehmende sicherheitspolitische Bedrohung durch die DVRK
SWP-Aktuell 2026/A 50, 13.10.2026, 8 Pagesdoi:10.18449/2026A50
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Indien: Diasporapolitik zwischen Mobilisierung und Fragmentierung
in: Diasporapolitik im Zeitalter der AutokratisierungBeitrag zu einer Sammelstudie 2026/S 13, 29.09.2026, 58 Pages, pp. 25–31
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Chinas Diasporapolitik
in: Diasporapolitik im Zeitalter der AutokratisierungBeitrag zu einer Sammelstudie 2026/S 13, 29.09.2026, 58 Pages, pp. 11–17
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Southeast Asia – More Than Just a Side Issue in the Indo-Pacific
The Strategic Importance of the Region for German Foreign Policy
SWP Comment 2026/C 26, 15.07.2026, 8 Pagesdoi:10.18449/2026C26
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Washington’s Volatility and Taipei’s Security
Taiwan’s Defence Quandary Creates Openings for Europe
SWP Comment 2026/C 25, 01.07.2026, 4 Pagesdoi:10.18449/2026C25
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Südostasien – mehr als ein Nebenschauplatz im Indo-Pazifik
Die strategische Bedeutung der Region für die deutsche Außenpolitik
SWP-Aktuell 2026/A 32, 30.06.2026, 4 Pagesdoi:10.18449/2026A32
External publications
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Zentralasien: historische Ursachen und Hintergründe der regionalen Konflikte
in: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, Kriege und Konflikte Dossier, 07.10.2026 -
Germany’s Security Engagement with the Indo-Pacific: Implementation of the 2020 Policy Guidelines in a Changing Strategic Environment
in: The Indo-Pacific and the European Approaches to the Region, Indo-Pacific Report 2026, Torino World Affairs Institute, 18.09.2026. -
Regional powers and the Indo-Pacific: comparing India and Indonesia
in: International Politics, 26 August 2026doi:10.1057/s41311-026-00782-5
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Schutzmacht auf dem Rückzug? Die USA und Südkorea. Asienexperte Eric Ballbach
Interview von Adalbert Siniawski, in: Deutschlandfunk, 23.08.2026 -
Mehr als Symbolik
Xi Jinping reist nach Nordkorea, um Chinas Einfluss zu sichern. Doch der eigentliche Gewinner des Gipfels ist Kim Jong Un.
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Chinas Warnung an die USA: „Taiwan muss sich Sorgen machen“
Chinas Staatschef Xi Jinping und US-Präsident Donald Trump wollen in Peking die zuletzt angespannten Beziehungen wiederbeleben. Doch dann ging es plötzlich um Taiwan. Eine Expertin ordnet das ein.
Interview Andrea Nüsse, in: Tagesspiegel, 14.05.2026. (Paywall)