Archive
2019
The Macro Challenges in Cambodia’s Microfinance Sector
By David Hutt
A closer look at an alarming trend.
Amid China-US Rivalry, India Maintains Low Profile in Nepal
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
With Xi Jinping expected to visit Nepal soon, Kathmandu is caught between the BRI and the United States’ Indo-Pacific strategy.
The NRC and India’s Unfinished Partition
By Grant Wyeth
The ongoing ideological struggle over Indian nationhood surfaced with Assam’s National Register of Citizens.
North Korea Finally Unveils the Pukguksong-3 SLBM: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong Un’s sea-based nuclear deterrent ambitions remain alive and well.
Uzbek Official Reprimanded by Senate for Rude Remarks on Beards and Hijabs
By Catherine Putz
Shuhrat Ghaniev, governor of Fergana and a senator, was rebuked by the Senate for an ethics violation.
Saudi-Pakistani Relations Enter Tough Times as Both Riyadh and Islamabad Face Challenges
By Hannan R. Hussain
As regional tensions mount, what lies ahead for Pakistan-Saudi Arabia security ties?
October 1944: Remembering One of the Largest Battles in Naval History
By Robert Farley
The United States brought over 300 ships to the invasion of the island of Leyte in the Philippines.
Philippine Official Tweets Order for New Protest Against China
By Associated Press
In response to Chinese encroachment in South China Sea, Philippine foreign secretary tweets in all caps order to file a diplomatic protest.
Bank of Korea Releases Foreign Exchange Intervention Data for Second Time
By Kyle Ferrier
Despite the somewhat dour outlook, the BOK is well positioned to continue to soften the blows facing the South Korean economy.
What Is the Belt and Road News Network?
By Eleanor Albert
A centralized source for BRI information would be welcome, but BRNN may blur the line between data and party-state talking points.
Can Southeast Asia Ditch Coal?
By Preeti Jha
Rising anti-coal movements, shifting finances and the growth of renewable energy could help end the region’s reliance on coal.
Naval Sinking Exercise Puts US-Singapore Maritime Cooperation into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the role of a new naval drill in U.S.-Singapore defense relations and U.S. security presence in the Indo-Pacific region.