Archive
July 2019
Hong Kong’s Protests Aren’t Just About the Extradition Bill Anymore
By Yuen Yung Sherry Chan
The protests are no longer driven by anxiety over a “revival” of the bill, but by other deep-seated issues.
Left Behind in Russia’s Far East
By Dmitriy Frolovskiy
Yakutia, land of permafrost and diamonds, is on the crossroads of destiny.
What Next for Democracy in Cambodia?
By Tej Parikh
Hun Sen has remained defiant since eradicating his political opposition. How should the world respond?
Don’t Mess With Taiwan
By Michael McCaul
The U.S. commitment to Taiwan will never be up for discussion with China, warns House Representative Michael McCaul.
Under Pressure in Kyrgzystan, Atambayev Flies to Russia
By Catherine Putz
The former president says he'll be back soon after high level meetings in Moscow.
India’s Northeast On High Alert Against Japanese Encephalitis
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Regular flooding is sparking a public health crisis.
Hun Sen’s Big Bet: Making Sense of China’s Second Overseas Military Base
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What is the significance of China setting up its second overseas military base in Cambodia?
Russia to Lay Down 2 More Yasen-M Nuclear Attack Subs By 2021
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two submarines are expected to join the Russian Navy by 2027 and 2028 respectively.
Aceh, Indonesia: When Dating Meets Sharia Law
By Ana Salvá
In Aceh, young people have to reconcile their daily life with a strict version of Islamic law.
Kim Jong Un’s New Ballistic Missile Submarine: The Future of North Korea’s Undersea Nuclear Deterrent
By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s new ballistic missile submarine is a sign of what lies ahead for its undersea nuclear deterrent.
Timor-Leste Parliament Approves Sea Border Treaty With Australia
By Oki Raimundos
The step cements a landmark agreement reached in March 2018.
What Can the EU Contribute to Peace on the Korean Peninsula?
By Ankit Panda
Tereza Novotna discusses the European Union’s policies toward North Korea.