Archive
2020
The Japan-Korea Dispute Over the 1965 Agreement
By Jinyul Ju
In fact, the agreement makes the path to resolution quite clear.
Moon’s Plan for Inter-Korean Relations Is Actually 40 Years Old
By Dylan Stent
No South Korean president in the last 38 years has trodden outside the elite blueprint for interacting with North Korea.
An Update on India’s Aircraft Carrier Aspirations
By Robert Farley
It is tempting but dangerous to compare India’s carrier progress with that of China. Still, there are some points of warranted comparison.
Vatican, China Extend Bishop Agreement Over US Opposition
By Associated Press
The Vatican renewed a 2018 pact on selecting China-based bishops, despite rising concerns over religious freedom in China.
South Asia Has a New Economic Leader. Will the World Take Note?
By Ashfaq Zaman
COVID-19 has made Bangladesh richer per capita than India. Will diplomatic partners shift their strategies as a result?
Kyrgyzstan Punts on Elections to Pursue Constitutional Reforms
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz parliament voted to cancel forthcoming new parliament and presidential elections to make way for constitutional reforms.
Japarov’s Many Promises: Can Stability Emerge From Chaos in Kyrgyzstan?
By Ilgiz Kambarov
Will Kyrgyzstan’s new leader be able to address imminent politico-economic challenges and accomplish his all stated promises?
Why China Needs an Arctic Policy 2.0
By Nengye Liu
It is time for China to shed light on which kind of order it would like to construct in the Arctic using its rising power.
China’s Barbarity Toward Uyghur Families Should Shock Our Consciousness and Spur Action
By Omer Kanat
Imagine not knowing the whereabouts and condition of your parents, children, brothers, sisters. For many Uyghurs abroad, that is the daily reality.
Thailand’s Protesters Want the World to Know #WhatsHappeningInThailand
By Jake Black
Social media has played an important role in attracting international attention to the movement's struggle for reform.
Border Trade Authorities Wary of Myanmar’s COVID-19 Second Wave
By Shah Suraj Bharat
Since a recent spike in infections, border authorities in China and Thailand have tightened restrictions on trade with Myanmar.
Japan PM Pushes Closer Southeast Asia Ties in China Counter
By Associated Press
Suga promised to help ASEAN states beef up their maritime capabilities in the face of China's increasing assertiveness in the region.