Archive
2019
Japan, South Korea, and the Politics of the Present
By Jennifer Lind
Relations between Japan and South Korea have long fluctuated between comity and crisis.
Aaron Connelly on the Rohingya Crisis
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The current implications and future prospects of the world’s highest-profile and fastest growing humanitarian crisis.
Kyrgyzstan Eradicates Statelessness, Challenges Remain
By Colleen Wood
A Kyrgyzstani lawyer won a prestigious UN award for his contributions to combating statelessness in his country, but will his efforts stick?
Ulaanbaatar: Growing Strong and Sick
By Nicholas Muller
Pollution and a serious health crisis have accompanied rapid urbanization in Mongolia’s capital
Norea Korea Fires 2 Missiles in the Sea Amid Stalled Talks
By Associated Press
The launches followed statements of displeasure by top North Korean officials over the slow pace of nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Prabowo’s Uphill Tasks as Indonesia’s New Defense Minister
By Curie Maharani and Evan A. Laksmana
With the country facing manifold challenges, he will need to hit the ground running quickly.
What Happens After a Cambodia Opposition Party Comeback?
By David Hutt
A look at a range of scenarios that could follow a significant potential development.
China’s First Domestically Built Carrier Preps for Commissioning Ceremony
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new carrier is reportedly being made ready for commissioning, according to Chinese state media reports.
Myanmar Court Gives Actors 1-Year Jail Term for Satire
By Associated Press
Myanmar's troubled record on free speech continues.
Chile Announces Cancellation of 2019 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit
By Ankit Panda
The 2019 APEC summit was meant to provide a venue for a Trump-Xi encounter on trade.
Rival Camps Clash Over Xinjiang at UN Committee Session
By Shannon Tiezzi
Once again, the Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is the site of dueling narratives on the Xinjiang crackdown.
2 Ethnic Kazakhs from China Granted Asylum-Seeker Status in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
But like Sayragul Sauytbay before them, Murager Alimuly and Qaster Musakhanuly may not ultimately find asylum in Kazakhstan.