Archive
2020
Uzbekistan: The Long Struggle for Freedom of Expression
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
Freedom of expression remains partial and fragile in Uzbekistan, but a limited recent opening may be impossible to reverse.
In an On-brand Move, China Issues Diktat to Australia
By Abhijnan Rej
The extraordinarily blunt dossier “leaked” to media outlets contains a long list of Chinese grievances when it comes to Australia.
Former Hong Kong Lawmakers Who Disrupted Session Arrested
By Associated Press
Ted Hui, Eddie Chu and Raymond Chan have been arrested this week over incidents in the legislature's main chamber several months ago.
The World Must Step Up to Save Afghanistan’s Children
By Chris Nyamandi
The world must commit to supporting Afghan children living amid continued conflict and violence.
Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai or Nur-Sultan: Where is the Future of Asian Arbitration?
By Joël Ruet
With Beijing spooking some investors in Hong Kong, other Asian cities are angling for prominence as arbitration centers.
US Navy Secretary Proposes New Indo-Pacific Fleet
By Abhijnan Rej
Kenneth Braithwaite’s proposal for a First Fleet has raised eyebrows, including in India.
Joe Biden’s Cambodian Sideshow
By Luke Hunt
On the cusp of the Biden administration, U.S. lawmakers are calling for fresh sanctions on Cambodia's government.
Thai Protesters, Police Clash as MPs Mull Charter Change
By Associated Press
The parliamentary session is Prime Minister Prayut's way of seizing the initiative after months of anti-government protesters.
Following France and Germany, the Netherlands Pivots to the Indo-Pacific
By Sebastian Strangio
The new Dutch policy could foreshadow a joint European policy toward the strategically vital region.
Rape Cases Surge in Nepal, Activists Question Death Penalty
By Bansari Kamdar
While awareness about sexual violence in Nepal has increased, activists still face an uphill battle.
Swarms of Glory
By Jacob Parakilas
Sooner or later, swarms of autonomous weapons are likely to transform militaries. But how long will they take to transform our relationship to weapons and armed violence?
How the Descendants of a 1950s Bomber Transformed China’s Strike Reach
By Rick Joe
An overview of the H-6K family and its role in the PLA’s toolbox of strike options.