Archive
March 2020
New Zealand Man Killed Near Indonesia’s Freeport Mine
By Associated Press
Gunmen killed a New Zealand miner and wounded six others near the world's largest gold mine in Indonesia's easternmost Papua region.
What’s Next for Timor-Leste’s Politics?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Even if a new government does take office soon, the country faces some significant challenges ahead.
Afghan Officials Say Taliban Attacks Kill 11 Troops, Police
By Associated Press
The Taliban have not claimed responsibility for the latest attacks which Kabul says they carried out on Afghan forces.
City at Center of China’s Virus Outbreak Gradually Revives
By Associated Press
Shopkeepers in the city at the center of China's virus outbreak were reopening Monday but customers were still scarce.
Pandemic in the Pacific: COVID-19 to Hit Pacific Economies Hard
By Joshua Mcdonald
The Pacific’s lucrative tourism industry could collapse amid the lockdown on international travel.
COVID-19 Cases Reported on Both US Aircraft Carriers in Western Pacific
By Steven Stashwick
Coronavirus cases have been found on USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Ronald Reagan as well as a U.S. base in Japan.
The Islamic State’s Increasing Focus on India
By Saurav Sarkar
Amid religious polarization in India, Islamic State is renewing efforts to expand its presence in the country.
The Economic Consequences of Coronavirus in Indonesia
By James Guild
Indonesia is in a tough spot – waging a public health war against COVID-19 while fighting off recession using limited fiscal resources.
A Democratic Response to Coronavirus: Lessons From South Korea
By Eun A Jo
South Korea’s success thus far isn’t just due to its government. The public itself has been a crucial part of the story.
Coronavirus and Rohingya Refugee Camps
By Ana Salvá
The first confirmed case in Cox’s Bazar, on March 24, is a serious concern for aid workers.
COVID-19: As China Recovers, Will Its Economy Follow?
By Stephen Nagy
Will COVID-19 mark a turning point for China?
Why India’s Ruling Party Is Cultivating the Memory of Deendayal Upadhyaya
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Upadhyaya’s Integral Humanism looms large over today’s BJP.