Archive
2019
The Social Fallout From Pohang’s ‘Man-Made’ Earthquake
By Juheon Lee
The revelation that the 2017 quake was triggered by an energy project has had a complicated impact on the city.
Can India Survive in a China-Centered Asia-Pacific?
By Lakhvinder Singh
India needs to drastically overhaul its current strategy – or risk ceding the region to Chinese control.
Uzbekistan Gears Up For Parliamentary Elections Like Never Before
By Catherine Putz
The polls, without any opposition or independent candidates, won't be completely free and fair. But they are a step forward.
The Musharraf Verdict Challenges the Military’s Hegemony in Pakistan
By Jaffer Abbas Mirza
Even if the verdict against Musharraf is never carried out, formally labeling the former general a traitor could undo 60 years of unquestioned military supremacy.
Okinawa and Japanese Government Locked In Hostile Battle Over US Base Relocation
By Thisanka Siripala
The prolonged showdown intensified as the contentious landfill construction hit a design plan snag.
Taiwan Probes Alleged Visa Scam as Concerns Mount Over Chinese Election Influence
By Nick Aspinwall
Taipei prosecutors have raided multiple travel agencies for allegedly facilitating the illegal entry of Chinese government officials into Taiwan.
Pakistan’s Rock‘n Roll Resurgence
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
After coming out from the shadow of security concerns, Pakistan’s musicians face a more mundane challenge: money.
Democracy in Digital Darkness: Internet Shutdowns, New Indian Normal?
By Bansari Kamdar
India’s frequent use of internet shutdowns is unlikely to wane anytime soon.
India’s National Cybersecurity Policy Must Acknowledge Modern Realities
By Prateek Waghre and Shibani Mehta
India’s National Cybersecurity Policy must bolster its global ambitions.
The Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019 Shows Pakistan’s Diplomatic Subservience to Saudi Arabia
By Umair Jamal
What does the Kuala Lumpur summit tell us about Pakistan’s foreign policy?
What’s Behind the Rise of Recluses in Japan?
By Xiaochen Su
A lack of economic ambition is increasing the trend of “hikikomori” in Japan.
Richard Nixon’s Asian Prophecy
By Francis P. Sempa
Richard Nixon foresaw America’s “pivot” to the Asia-Pacific more than 40 years before it occurred.