Archive
October 2020
Prime Minister Suga Says Japan to Go Carbon-Free by 2050
By Associated Press
Japan's new leader has portrayed the coming shift to green energy as an opportunity rather than a burden.
Sri Lanka Will Soon Have to Pick a Side in the China-US Rivalry
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Colombo has been trying its utmost to balance the great powers, but that may no longer be feasible.
China’s Leaders Focus on Tech as They Make 5-Year Economic Plan
By Associated Press
Self-reliance, especially amid the growing U.S.-China tech war, is a key theme of the CCP gathering currently underway.
The Next 4 Steps in Hong Kong’s March Toward Totalitarianism
By Simon Shen
The worst is yet to come for the city. Here are four warning signs to watch for.
South Korea’s Electronics Giant Lee Kun-hee, Chair of Samsung, Dies at 78
By Mitch Shin
Two different – and contrasting – reviews of the electronics icon’s leadership have emerged since the announcement of Lee’s passing.
US Presidential Elections 2020: China in Transatlantic Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jonathan Holslag.
ASEAN Is Failing On The South China Sea Issue
By Phar Kim Beng
As China continues its militarization of the vital seaway, most Southeast Asian nations remain mired in their own problems.
Thai Parliament Opens Special Session Over Anti-Government Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite its lifting of a state of emergency last week, there are reasons to doubt the government's willingness to reform.
Prabowo Set to Complicate the Australia-Indonesia Relationship
By Ross B. Taylor
Despite his dark past, Canberra may eventually be forced to hold its nose and engage with the former Indonesian general.
Why Next Month’s Elections Could Worsen Ethnic Tensions in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Myanmar's electoral system concentrates power in the hands of the Burman majority, the root cause of decades of civil conflict.
Malaysia’s King Rejects PM’s Proposal to Declare Emergency
By Associated Press
Critics claim that Muhyiddin's move was intended to strengthen his hold on power amid challenges to his leadership.
Thailand Has a Gender Violence Problem
By Ana Salvá
Repeated cases of violence against women demonstrate their systematic subordination within Thailand's patriarchal social structure.