Archive
2019
Timor-Leste: Why Water Is More Important Than Oil
By Christopher Ryan
Despite progress on other development metrics, Timor-Leste has under-invested in access to clean water.
Celebrating Democracy and Peace in Timor-Leste
By Fausto Belo Ximenes
20 years after its independence referendum, Timor-Leste’s success story has lessons for the region and beyond.
Confronting China’s Suppression of Religion
By Farahnaz Ispahani
Instead of the Communist party's intolerance, democratic Taiwan offers a positive example.
#MeTooTalgo: Kazakh Activists Push to Toughen Rape Law
By Colleen Wood
In Kazakhstan, discussion about sexual violence -- and how it’s treated under the law -- has hit a tipping point.
K-Pop Phenomenon BTS Takes a Break
By Layne Vandenberg
Who can replace the K-pop group that experienced six years of nonstop success?
India’s Top Court to Examine Change in Kashmir’s Status
By Ashok Sharma
The Supreme Court will weigh legal challenges to the end of Article 370.
A Certainly Incomplete Update on Detained Kyrgyz Politicians
By Catherine Putz
A litigious air has swept Kyrgyzstan: It's hard to keep track of who has been detained and who could be next.
What’s Next After the New Cambodia-Laos Border Tensions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident has once again reinforced the border management challenges that remain for the two countries.
The Root Cause of Hong Kong’s Woes (Hint: It's Not China)
By Chandran Nair
Hong Kongers do not trust their government to defend their interests, whether against Beijing, big business, or anyone else.
Japan’s Disappointing G7 Summit
By Mina Pollmann
The grouping seems less and less inclined to take up concerns related to East Asia, adding to Japan’s disillusionment.
What Does the New Philippines Defense Budget Say About Future Military Modernization Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what the new proposed allocations say about the country’s defense outlook for 2020 and beyond.
Southeast Asia Must Confront its Illegal Tiger Problem
By Preeti Jha
A new report raises fresh concerns about the impact of tiger breeding centers on the illegal tiger trade.