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The Delimitation of Pakistan’s Democracy

The Delimitation of Pakistan’s Democracy

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Whether the delay in elections, and the tarnished delimitation process, abets any party in the February polls remains to be seen.
Previewing North Korea’s Strategic Moves in 2024 

Previewing North Korea’s Strategic Moves in 2024 

By Mitch Shin
Expect North Korea to continue to advance military ties with Russia, push forward key advanced weapons programs (like nuclear subs), and generally shun diplomacy with the U.S. and South Korea.

Huawei’s Growing Presence in Central Asia’s Telecom Industry

Huawei’s Growing Presence in Central Asia’s Telecom Industry

By Berikbol Dukeyev, Dilfuza Mirzakhmedova, and Madina Tursonova
In both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Huawei has positioned itself as a major player in the telecommunications market.

The Untold Stories of Chinese Translators in Angola

The Untold Stories of Chinese Translators in Angola

By Kaian Lam
The experiences of young Chinese professionals provide an additional layer of complexity to the relations between China and Lusophone Africa.

China’s Export-Reliant Growth Model Threatens Its Trade Relations

China’s Export-Reliant Growth Model Threatens Its Trade Relations

By François Godement
The country's economic model depends on the world absorbing its surplus production. As protectionism grows elsewhere, Europe is increasingly exposed to these dumping practices.
In Gaza, an Indonesian Volunteer Has Become an Unlikely War Reporter

In Gaza, an Indonesian Volunteer Has Become an Unlikely War Reporter

By Aisyah Llewellyn
Fikri Rofiul Haq, 24, who came to Gaza with an Indonesian charity, has remained behind in order to bear witness to the ongoing war.

The Islamic State’s High Stakes War in the Philippines

The Islamic State’s High Stakes War in the Philippines

By Haroro J. Ingram
Pro-Islamic State groups are stepping up attacks, hoping to disrupt the Bangsamoro peace process at a pivotal time.
Shifting Visions of the South Korea-US Alliance

Shifting Visions of the South Korea-US Alliance

By Clint Work and Joo Young Kim
Changes in the official “Defense Vision” documents show clearly how conceptions of the alliance have evolved from 2019 to 2023.

Urbanization, Innovation, and Solutions in Mongolia’s Capital City 

Urbanization, Innovation, and Solutions in Mongolia’s Capital City 

By Katie Schulder-Battis
As Ulaanbaatar’s population swells, nonprofits are mobilizing to create sustainable solutions to infrastructural issues that pose safety risks and health hazards. 

Henry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste

Henry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste

By Klas Lundström
Few Timorese would have welcomed the late diplomat with open arms. Fewer still will be sad to see him gone.

Why the Middle Corridor Is a Double-Edged Sword

Why the Middle Corridor Is a Double-Edged Sword

By Seamus Duffy
Europe is pushing hard to advance the Middle Corridor, but other countries like China, Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan will almost certainly benefit from the infrastructure being built.
At China Summit, EU Leaders Pushed Xi Jinping on Chinese Firms’ Breach of Russia Sanctions

At China Summit, EU Leaders Pushed Xi Jinping on Chinese Firms’ Breach of Russia Sanctions

By Duncan Bartlett
Thirteen Chinese entities were included on a list of companies alleged to be breaching sanctions, which was shown to Xi in Beijing. 

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