Archive
2020
What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?
By Bruce Pannier
The government of Sadyr Japarov will have an opportunity to prove itself by confronting the problems that made the October 4 elections such a disaster.
Vietnam’s Virtual Charm Offensive
By Nguyen Phuong Linh and Nguyen Khac Giang
Vietnam made the best of a difficult situation in carrying out its ASEAN chairmanship amid a pandemic.
Can India Decouple From China?
By Amitendu Palit
India has a very long journey on the road to self-reliance before it can expect to substantially reduce dependence on China.
The State of Democracy in Asia
By Yun-han Chu, Michael Vatikiotis, Mosharraf Zaidi, and Catherine Putz
Has the global narrative of democratic decline held true in the Indo-Pacific region?
JJ Robinson on the Maldives’ Return to Democracy
By Shannon Tiezzi
Two years after a surprise opposition victory in the polls, Maldivian democracy is still tenuous.
How India Can Breathe Better: The Case Against Coal
By Jenaina Irani
India can’t get a grip on its air pollution crisis until it begins a true transition to renewable energy.
Has Gilgit-Baltistan’s Election Made Pakistan’s Opposition Parties Relevant Again?
By Umair Jamal
The autonomous region is a powerful card in the hands of Pakistan’s opposition as it pushes against the Imran Khan government and the military establishment.
Controversial Movie About Cricket Legend Creates Dissatisfaction Among the Tamil Community
By Jeevethan Selvachandran
The Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan is perceived to be close to the Rajapaksa brothers despite being an ethnic Tamil.
Rebuilding Marawi: Too Early for Congratulations
By Gus Miclat
Peace might have returned to Marawi, but the social conditions underpinning the region's radicalization persist.
Pompeo Concludes Anti-China Tour in Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite progress in some areas, Pompeo has struggled to sell his administration's stridently anti-China policy.
What Will Vietnam Look for From the Next U.S. Administration?
By Hanh Nguyen
Vietnam hopes for more nuanced, multidimensional U.S. engagement as it seeks to enhance its strategic autonomy.
Laos Opens Fast-Track Service for Chinese Travelers
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement is a sign that China will play a central role in Southeast Asia's recovery from the economic downturn of COVID-19.