Wendy Cutler, vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute and a former US trade official, commented that the recent court ruling blocking Trump's sweeping tariffs throws the president's trade policy into turmoil, signaling a repudiation of authoritarian trade measures.

Asia Society Policy Institute released a policy briefing titled 'ASPI Notes for the Trump Administration' that offers strategic recommendations aligned with Trump administration priorities, including international trade, technology competitiveness, and defense contributions. The briefing is aimed at shaping policy in a manner that supports the incoming administration's agenda.

A think tank funding tracker reveals that Asia Society Policy Institute receives donations from donors connected to the U.S. government, Pentagon contractors, and foreign governments. This financial relationship raises concerns over the institute's independence and the potential alignment of its policy recommendations with established power structures that may support authoritarian practices.

The Asia Society Policy Institute published an in‐depth analysis on Bangladesh’s political upheaval, examining Hasina’s fall, the rise of an interim government, and regional dynamics. The piece highlights concerns over authoritarian practices and stresses the importance of democratic governance, aligning with anti‐fascist values.

Asia Society Policy Institute participated in an international conference in Vilnius, Lithuania on May 6–7, 2024, focused on building a resilient economy and resisting economic coercion. The event featured discussions on countering economic dependencies imposed by authoritarian regimes and included the publication of a report on Lithuania’s experience with Chinese economic coercion, underscoring a commitment to defending democratic values and the rules-based international order.

Asia Society Policy Institute published an in-depth analysis titled 'Nepal’s Geopolitical Crossroads: Balancing China, India, and the United States' on September 20, 2023. The article examines Nepal's challenges in balancing relations among China, India, and the United States, while critiquing authoritarian actions by China and highlighting democratic support for Tibet.

The Asia Society Policy Institute published guidelines urging developers, contractors, and subcontractors involved in domestic projects in China to uphold labor rights by hiring local workers, providing training, establishing grievance mechanisms, and ensuring safe and inclusive work environments. The guidelines emphasize the protection of vulnerable groups including migrant and female workers, aiming to prevent forced and child labor.

Asia Society Policy Institute released a video on March 26, 2020, in which expert Megha Rajagopalan examines how authoritarian regimes in Southeast Asia exploit social media to propagate propaganda, spread disinformation, and fuel hate speech. The video provides clear insights aimed at fostering public debate and reinforcing democratic norms.

The Asia Society Policy Institute organized an AsiaX speaker series event featuring Tiffany Li, where experts discussed China’s restrictive internet policies, censorship, and their implications for global online freedom and democratic discourse.

Asia Society Policy Institute published an in‐depth analysis outlining Thailand's evolving civil‐military authoritarianism, highlighting state censorship, selective persecution, and self-censorship in a landscape dominated by soft repression. The publication seeks to inform public discourse by exposing these practices and emphasizing the importance of free expression and media diversity.