Archive
2020
Solomon Islands Aims to Ban Facebook
By Joshua Mcdonald
The ban, agreed upon by the Cabinet, hasn’t come into effect yet but the plan has drawn sharp criticism.
Myanmar Must Do More to Protect Children from Sexual Violence
By Nai Aue Mon and Maggi Quadrini
The country has taken steps to improve its legal framework, but gaps remain – and implementation remains sorely lacking.
Documentary Paints Bleak Picture of Pacific Islands Rugby
By Associated Press
The film claims likens the treatment of professional Pacific Island rugby players to a new form of colonialism.
After Criticisms, the Solomon Islands Proposes Facebook Ban
By Edward Cavanough
The proposal follows a wave of online criticism of the Sogavare government, from its COVID-19 stimulus rollout to its relationship with China.
Is Biden Preparing to Tweak the Indo-Pacific Strategy?
By Sebastian Strangio
A shift in language may signal some changes to the Trump administration’s headline Asia policy.
The US State Department China Policy Paper: Hits and Misses
By Andy Zelleke
The document is short on prescriptions, but provides a more nuanced diagnosis of the problem than usually found in Trump administration statements.
How China Uses the People’s Armed Police as Agents of Diplomacy
By Bonnie Girard
An instrument of domestic repression now doubles as a diplomatic tool.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Khan on ‘Historic’ First Visit to Afghanistan
By Associated Press
The uneasy neighbors are trying to turn the corner from a relationship marked by suspicion and downright hostility toward a partnership for peace in the region.
Responding to Central Vietnam’s Floods and Landslides
By Hugh Bohane
Local NGOs bring aid to flood and landslide-affected communities in Central Vietnam.
The Long-Term Implications of Ant Group’s Delayed IPO
By Pan Yuanyuan
In the long run, the regulation of Ant Group will contribute to a more stable – and thus more favorable – business environment in China.
What’s in Kyrgyzstan’s Proposed ‘Khanstitution’?
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz are set to vote on a controversial new constitution and for a new president on the same day, January 10.
Why the BRICS Grouping Is Here to Stay
By Oliver Stuenkel
Western reactions to 12th BRICS Summit are largely dismissive, but critics overlook tangible benefits for member countries.