Archive
2019
Georgia Can Still Be a Hub for China, But Only If the Belt and Road Survives
By Revaz Topuria
The problem isn’t with Georgia – it’s with China, and the BRI as a whole.
What’s in the Malaysia Palm Oil Defense Countertrade Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s defense minister has once again suggested the idea as an option in its defense policy.
Why Did China Charge an Australian Blogger With Espionage?
By Grant Wyeth
The arrest of Yang will be a test of Canberra's resolve in pushing back against Beijing's use of arbitrary detention.
The New Thai Government’s Troubles Are Just Beginning
By Ashu Agarwal
A party defects from Thailand’s ruling coalition, leaving Prime Minister Prayut with a razor-thin majority.
Balochistan’s Role in the Afghanistan Quagmire
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
How the Pakistani province became embroiled in the Afghan conflict.
Web Giants Counter Kazakhstan's Spying Tool
By Paolo Sorbello
US firms are taking measures to ensure that traffic through their browsers is not intercepted by Kazakhstan's authorities.
Indian Order Leaves Kashmir Police Dispirited, Even Disarmed
By Aijaz Hussain
Kashmiri police officers have been sidelined.
South China Sea: Pentagon Slams China's 'Bullying' Behavior Against Vietnam
By Ankit Panda
The statement follows an intensification of Chinese activity.
Not Just ‘Dalits’: Other-Caste Indians Suffer Discrimination Too
By Tapasya
A young victim describes her experience with her caste identity in India.
Goodbye Jakarta, Hello Borneo: Indonesia Announces Plan to Move Capital
By Niniek Karmini
The announcement capped off longtime discussion about a potential capital shift.
Maritime Security Exercise Highlights US-Indo-Pacific Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of SEACAT spotlighted Washington’s security relations with Indo-Pacific countries in the maritime domain.
Kashmir: What a Curfew Feels Like
By Parul Abrol
What might Kashmiris be feeling and experiencing under India's crackdown?