Archive
2019
Southeast Asia’s Hidden Female Genital Mutilation Challenge
By Preeti Jha
Activists have launched a new Asia-wide network to end the lesser-known practice of FGM in the region.
What Does the Rise of the New Philippines Space Agency Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of recent efforts in this realm.
Deputy Defense Minister Visit Spotlights Russia-Vietnam Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to develop the security aspect of their relationship.
India's Upcoming Digital Tax: How Will Big Tech Cope?
By Rohan Seth
India comes to term with an internationalizing digital economy.
Aksana Ismailbekova on Patronage Politics in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
What lays beneath the surface of Kyrgyzstan’s dramatic political scene?
There Will Be No Winner in the Japan-South Korea Dispute
By Sebastian Maslow and Paul O’Shea
The current dispute marks a clear break in both countries’ dealings with historical legacies.
Twitter Reveals China's Influence Campaign Targeting Hong Kong Protests
By Tami Abdollah
It’s the first instance of a U.S. social media company identifying a Chinese government-run disinformation campaign.
Bollywood and India’s Evolving Representation of Kashmir
By Alexandra Delaney-Bhattacharya
Bollywood depictions of Kashmir intersect with both popular opinion and the government’s foreign policy outlook.
Indigenous Communities in Myanmar Take Action Against Top-Down Conservation
By Anirudha Nagar
Why the Karen people are fighting against the $21 million UNDP “Ridge to Reef” project.
On Iran, Japan Faces a Difficult Decision
By Mina Pollmann
Tokyo is pulled in several different directions when considering whether to join a U.S.-led coalition in the Strait of Hormuz.
What Army Chief General Bajwa's Term Extension Means for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
General Bajwa's extension likely means big things are in store.
Mekong River Strikes Another Record Low
By Luke Hunt
Recent developments have once again spotlighted the river's growing plight.