Archive
March 2020
Clandestine Cults and Cynical Politics: How South Korea Became the New Coronavirus Epicenter
By Christopher Khatouki
After positive first steps to combat coronavirus, South Korea’s case load boomed. Why?
Press Freedom in Kashmir: Local and International Journalists Under Pressure
By Bilal Hussain
One local journalist alleges that he was “made a human shield” by Indian soldiers.
COVID-19 Aggravates an Already Tense Korea-Japan Relationship
By Jenna Gibson
Just when things were looking up, the outbreak -- and dueling travel restrictions -- has complicated ties yet again.
Northeast India Sealed off Amid Rising Coronavirus Pandemic
By StoriesAsia
Northeast India is taking precautions as the World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a global pandemic.
South China Sea: US Carrier Visit to Vietnam Marks Growing Ties
By Associated Press
A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons.
Russia to Test Fire Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile From Yasen-Class Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The launch will reportedly take place as part of the Tsirkon missile’s state trials.
How the US Can Compete in 5G
By Lucas Tcheyan and Sam Bresnick
Ironically, succeeding in the cutting-edge industry might require dusting off a precedent from the Reagan era.
Hubei Province, Ground Zero for COVID-19, Slowly Opening for Business
By Associated Press
Hubei is letting some companies reopen, the latest sign that China’s government believes the epidemic is under control.
In Pakistan, Criticism Grows Dangerous as Dissent Is Stifled
By Associated Press
Critics of the state in Pakistan are finding themselves increasing crunched.
The Inauguration of 2 Presidents: Afghanistan’s Constitutional Crisis
By Zalmai Nishat
To solve the election stalemate and salvage peace talks with the Taliban, Afghanistan needs to rethink its all-powerful executive branch.
Afghans Set to Release 1,500 Taliban; US Wants Less Violence
By Associated Press
Ghani's decree on the release came as the U.S. State Department issued a statement saying that the level of violence is "unacceptable."
Abe Can’t Afford to Mishandle Japan’s COVID-19 Response
By Titli Basu
The prime minister’s political legacy is at stake amid the coronavirus epidemic.