Archive
2020
Cambodia Reduces its Dependency on the US Dollar
By Luke Hunt
Infusions of riel banknotes and the introduction of digital currencies are helping extend the central bank’s control.
Would China Invade Taiwan for TSMC?
By John Lee
The second piece of a two-part analysis focusing on semiconductors and cross-strait geopolitics.
Election Campaign Kicks Off Slow in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
After some initial commotion in the political environment, the parliamentary race folded back into a roll-call of loyalists.
Amid Free Speech Concerns, South Korea Bans Sending Leaflets Via Balloon to North Korea
By Associated Press
Pyongyang complained vociferously about the propaganda leaflets, sent by activists, before demolishing an inter-Korean liaison center earlier this year.
Asia and the Pacific Can Lead the Way in Climate Ambition
By Dechen Tsering and Christophe Bahuet
Five years ago, Asia-Pacific countries were crucial to the passage of the Paris Agreement. They will also be key to fulfilling its aims.
Uzbekistan Joins Online Eurasian Economic Union Meeting as an Observer
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent's observer status does not earn it any of the benefits President Shavkat Mirziyoyev heralded in his remarks, but full membership appears to be the goal.
Mystery Disease in Indian Town Leaves Experts Baffled
By Sudha Ramachandran
While the situation in Eluru in Andhra Pradesh is now contained, the disease has once again drawn attention to water contamination, a common Indian problem.
Italy’s China Card in EU-US Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Nicola Casarini.
5 Facts About Nepal’s UN Membership
By Birat Anupam
Nepal became a member of the United Nations on December 14, 1955 – and it continues to contribute to that world body 65 years later.
Pro-China TV Station Goes Off Air in Taiwan After Losing Broadcast License
By Nick Aspinwall
CTiTV went off air on midnight Friday after losing a court battle fighting its license renewal. Opposition politicians are crying foul.
Third Central Asian Leaders’ Meeting Postponed to 2021: Why It Matters
By Akram Umarov
Postponing what was supposed to become a regular forum for the leaders of Central Asia to gather together is not a good idea.
Protesting Indian Farmers Call for 2nd Strike in a Week
By Associated Press
Talks between farmers and the Modi government remain deadlocked as farmers refuse to compromise.