Archive
November 2019
Vietnam’s New Defense White Paper in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new document offers some insights into Vietnam’s defense thinking at a significant time in its foreign and security policy.
Internet Freedom in Asia Hits Unprecedented Low
By Allie Funk
The year 2019 was the worst for internet freedom in Asia in nearly a decade, and a worrisome omen for 2020.
The Pro-Democrats’ Landslide Victory in Hong Kong Is Just the Beginning
By Sanho Chung
The huge triumph of the pro-democracy bloc in the District Council election will not bring democracy to Hong Kong immediately.
South Korea Expresses ‘Regret’ at North Korean Violation of 2018 Military Agreement
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong Un oversaw live-fire coastal artillery drills that Seoul sees as a violation of a September 2018 agreement.
Quantum Cryptography in the US-China Tech Race
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jonathan Dowling.
What Xi Jinping Learned—And Didn’t Learn—From His Father About Xinjiang
By Joseph Torigian
Xi Zhongxun’s “soft touch” approach to the region contrasts dramatically with his son’s crackdown.
What’s in the First Philippines Navy-Coast Guard Joint Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The notable first highlighted ongoing efforts to promote better interagency collaboration in the Southeast Asian state.
Philippines: Duterte Fires Vice-President from Anti-Drug Post
By Associated Press
The decision came just weeks after Duterte had offered the post to Leni Robredo.
Foreign Journalists Still Awaiting Permission To Visit the Indian State of Assam
By StoriesAsia
The move is in reaction to Indian government concerns over foreign media coverage.
Pakistan’s Haqqani Network Increases Its Profile in Afghan Peace Talks
By Umair Jamal
Has the Haqqani Network become fundamental to the Afghan peace process?
Why the India-Singapore-Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise Annualization Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The annualization of the engagement spotlighted a key manifestation of intra-Asian security networking.
Pro-Democracy Camp Wins Landslide in Hong Kong District Elections
By Hugh Bohane
Hong Kongers voted in large numbers in weekend district-level elections. The pro-democracy camp won in a landslide.