Archive
December 2020
Australian Parliamentary Committee Recommends Global Magnitsky Type Legislation
By Abhijnan Rej
The legislation, expected to be introduced in the parliament next year, will be a significant addition to Canberra’s legal toolkit as it pushes Beijing back.
Awards for Indonesian Judges Raise Conflict of Interest Questions
By Richard Borsuk
The awards, along with recent high-level corruption arrests, have spurred a rare discussion of conflict of interest in Indonesia.
Queensland Confirms Australian Bid for 2032 Olympics
By Associated Press
Four countries, including Australia, are bidding to host the 2032 Olympic Games.
Biden Must Aid India’s Quest for Multilateral Reforms
By Niranjan Marjani
For New Delhi, comprehensive reforms of global institutions are a key foreign policy priority. Washington should help.
Ceasefire Raises Hopes of Elections in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
By Sebastian Strangio
The most important obstacle – a ceasefire – is now in place, but many more challenges remain.
China Prepares Large-Scale Rollout of Coronavirus Vaccines
By Associated Press
Despite concerns about the vaccines' efficacy, China said it will ensure the products are affordable for developing countries.
Washington’s Backyard: The Caribbean Amid Sino-American Competition
By Bradley J. Murg and Rasheed J. Griffith
China's engagement with the region is altogether more patchy than many popular prognoses make out.
Another Indonesian Minister Detained on Bribery Charges
By Sebastian Strangio
Juliari Batubara is the fourth serving or former minister of President Joko Widodo's government to be arrested for corruption.
Marawi Rehabilitation Delays Could Cast a Dark Shadow over Duterte’s Peace Legacy
By Katrina Auditor
The glacial pace of the city's reconstruction could fuel disillusionment among the region's population.
A Test of Japan–South Korea Relations
By Shin Kawashima
If the FOIP strategy is to succeed, the two countries have some work to do.
ASEAN Development Strategies for the New Normal under COVID-19
By Mie Oba
The bloc has been proactive on what comes next.
Media Flubs Reporting on China’s Senkaku Comments
By Shin Kawashima
Reports on controversial comments by China’s foreign minister miss some key details.