Archive
2020
Biden Must Not Be Tempted by the Mirage of a US-China Reset
By Valerie Niquet
The temptation of reconciliation will face the stark reality of the CCP's ambitions and behavior.
Opposition in Maldives Continues Its ‘India Out’ Campaign as Both Countries Deepen Defense Ties
By Sudha Ramachandran
Expanding economic cooperation is an important part of the deepening India-Maldives bond. Yet it is the military component of the relationship that is the target of the Maldivian opposition so far.
Trump Abruptly Fires Defense Secretary After Election Loss
By Steven Stashwick
Mark Esper was fired through a tweet after all the major media networks agreed that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States.
China’s BRI and its High-Speed Railways to Nowhere
By James Guild
The railway projects being built under the Belt and Road Initiative offer marginal economic benefits at exorbitant costs.
How Will the Biden Presidency Impact US-Philippines Security Relations?
By Mico Galang
The new administration will take office at a crucial time for the U.S.-Philippines alliance.
Australia Offers Indonesia $1 Billion to Aid COVID-19 Recovery
By Sebastian Strangio
The goodwill pledge is set to arrest a steady decline of Canberra's aid to Southeast Asia's most populous country.
Budget Looms as Crucial Test for Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin
By Sebastian Strangio
Facing a raft of internal and external challenges, the budget looms as a vote of confidence in Malaysia's leader.
What Do Chinese People Think of the US Election?
By Aadil Brar
Chinese state media call the U.S. election chaotic and costly, while social media users can't stop talking about it.
How Will North Korea Greet the Biden Administration?
By Liang Tuang Nah
Pyongyang will want to remind the Biden administration that the North is not to be ignored. The region should brace for destabilizing action.
Why Hasn’t China Congratulated Joe Biden?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is keeping its head low for the simple reason that it has nothing to gain by doing anything different.
Turkmenistan Still Persists in COVID Denial
By Catherine Putz
ASAP or maybe never: In August, the WHO wanted to visit Turkmenistan ASAP to test suspected COVID-19 samples. To date, no new mission has taken place.
Checkbook in Hand, India Continues its Maldives Outreach
By Abhijnan Rej
The Indian foreign secretary’s visit to the Maldives is to follow up on India’s deepening commitments in the island nation.