Archive
2020
China Tests Millions After Coronavirus Flareups in 3 Cities
By Associated Press
Recent flareups have shown that there is still a risk of the virus returning, despite being largely controlled within China.
Kazakh Blogger Forced Into Psychiatric Clinic
By Catherine Putz
A court order has sent Aigul Otepova to a psychiatric clinic. Her supporters say its because of her outspoken criticism of the government.
Malaysia in China’s Belt and Road
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Chow Bing Ngeow.
South Korea’s Fight Against the ‘Sea of Japan’ Pays Off
By Mitch Shin
The country’s long battle for co-use of the names “East Sea” and “Sea of Japan” is over as the IHO decided to adopt a new numerical system.
Quad 2.0 Is Off to a Good Start – It Must Keep Going
By Manoj Rawat
The Malabar exercises in the Indian Ocean this month show the Quad is ready to be serious.
The Intensifying Pressures to Further ‘Reform’ Hong Kong’s Courts
By Jerome A. Cohen
With LegCo subdued, Beijing is turning its attention to Hong Kong’s independent judiciary.
China Digs its Heels in – in Ladakh and Elsewhere
By Abhijnan Rej
New Indian media reports suggest that the People’s Liberation Army has expanded its activities across the entire LAC.
Afghanistan’s Progress Was Made Possible With International Support
By Sediq Seddiqi
It is vital that aid resources remain sufficient over the coming years to sustain these gains.
Where Is Uyghur Folklore Expert Rahile Dawut?
By Ruth Ingram
Uyghur scholar Rahile Dawut, missing since 2017, was awarded the 2020 Scholars at Risk “Courage to Think” award.
IP Dispute May Slow Canada’s Plans to Procure New Frigates
By Robert Farley
This kind of story has become common, although it less commonly involves allies and domestic production contracts.
United States Formally Exits Open Skies Treaty
By Abhijnan Rej
A report suggests that the Trump administration’s decision to label the supporting reconnaissance aircraft “excess defense articles” is meant to complicate any attempt by President-elect Biden to rejoin it.
Biden Expected to Nominate Antony Blinken as Secretary of State
By Associated Press
Blinken will be tasked with repairing the serious damage to American diplomacy incurred during the Trump years.