Archive
March 2020
Remembering the ‘Spanish Flu’ in Asia
By Robert Farley
As Asia weathers COVID-19, it's worth recalling that the 1918 influenza pandemic did not spare Asia.
With Olympics Pushed Back, Tokyo Braces for Coronavirus Spread
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's capital is preparing hospital beds and mulling the possibility of a lockdown.
North Korea’s Exports to China Collapse Amid Coronavirus
By Troy Stangarone
Chinese data from January and February hints that the border closure is taking a serious economic toll.
Delhi’s Displaced Muslims
By Yashraj Sharma
For many Muslims displaced by February’s violence in the Indian capital, solace and stability are remote.
India’s Prime Minister Decrees 21 Day Lockdown to Curb Virus
By Associated Press
India becomes the world’s most populous country to enter a total lockdown as COVID–19 spreads.
Japan’s Limited Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Hayden Marks
With limited testing and little interest in social distancing, Japan's coronavirus response is puzzling.
Border Closures in Eurasia Complicate Migrant Worker Movement
By Catherine Putz
With COVID-19 causing border closures, Central Asia's migrant workers are stuck and out of luck.
Indonesia’s Terrorism Challenge in the Headlines with Jemaah Islamiyah Leader Trial
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The proceedings highlighted the terrorism threat that continues to loom over the Southeast Asian state.
‘Divine Retribution’: The Islamic State’s COVID-19 Propaganda
By Nur Aziemah Azman
The Islamic State’s narrative on the coronavirus pandemic reinforces anti-China and anti-Shiite sentiments.
Philippines Enters National Emergency as Coronavirus Outbreak Fears Grow
By Associated Press
The Congress-approved national emergency authorizes the president to launch a massive aid program and tap private hospitals and ships in fighting the outbreak.
What’s in the New Indonesia F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Speculation continues regarding how Jakarta will move forward on a longstanding requirement in its defense plans.
Nicholas Wyman on How COVID-19 Will Affect Asia and the Global Economy
By Ankit Panda
Nicholas Wyman addresses how COVID-19 will change the way the world works, studies, and travels.