Archive
July 2019
Suicide Bombing: Is this the End of Filipino ‘Warrior Culture’?
By Kenneth Yeo
On June 28, the Philippines was hit by its third suicide bombing. Will such tactics finally take root in the Philippines?
The 2020 Politics Behind Trump’s Trade War Against India
By Pratik Chougule
Populist pressures have caught up to Washington as Trump gears up for re-election.
Fresh Kidnappings of Chinese Nationals in Nigeria
By Eleanor Albert
The latest kidnappings highlight security risks for Chinese expatriates in Nigeria. But so far, that hasn't slowed Chinese investment.
Thailand’s Quiet Crisis: ‘The Southern Problem’
By Austin Bodetti
While Prayut focuses on solidifying control over Bangkok, the insurgency in the south has gained strength.
Rise of the Korean Zombie Thriller
By Layne Vandenberg
Mixing symbolic cinematography, imaginative storylines, and harsh societal critiques, Korea has joined the zombie craze.
Heads of US and Chinese Navies Talk Miscalculation Amid US Leadership Shuffle
By Steven Stashwick
Admiral John Richardson holds last conference with Chinese counterpart before retiring.
In First, Japanese Space Probe Collects Underground Samples From Asteroid
By Mari Yamaguchi
Japan says its Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully landed on the asteroid and obtained soil samples.
What to Expect From ASEAN’s New Agreement on Marine Debris
By Fachry Hasani Habib
It’s a promising step, but needs to be translated into concrete action through a legally binding mechanism.
Taiwan’s KMT Will Choose Its Candidate to Challenge a Resurgent President Tsai
By Nick Aspinwall
KMT contenders struggle to pull away from each other as political momentum shifts back to the ruling DPP.
The Long Arm of Chinese Law Reaches Vanuatu, Again
By Grant Wyeth
Four of six people taken from Vanuatu by Chinese police recently had dual citizenship up until the time Beijing came for them.
Could Hong Kong Become Another Estonia?
By Walter C. Clemens, Jr.
The independence of the Baltic states also seemed unthinkable -- until it became reality.
Concerns Rise Over South Korea’s Dual Labor Market
By Kyle Ferrier
Public sector contract workers went on strike to protest their unequal status -- and uneven government progress on the issue.