Archive
2020
Suspicious Death of Baloch Activist in Toronto Raises Uncomfortable Questions for Pakistan
By Abhijnan Rej
Karima Mehrab was outspoken in her criticism of Pakistan’s powerful military.
Fire From the Sky: The Afghan Taliban’s Drones
By Franz J. Marty
Despite ongoing peace negotiations, the Taliban continue their attacks, recently incorporating weaponized commercially available drones into their arsenal.
Australia and India Economic Relations: The Stars Have Aligned
By Natasha Jha Bhaskar
India recently released an Australia Economic Strategy; Australian businesses must seize this opportunity.
Bhasan Char: A New Home for Rohingya Refugees
By StoriesAsia
Bangladesh has relocated some of the Rohingya refugees in the country to an island in the Bay of Bengal.
In Thailand, Local Elections See Stagnating Progressive Vote
By Sebastian Strangio
The results of the recent provincial elections hint at the possibility that some of demands of Thai protesters may be a hard sell outside big cities.
Bangladesh’s Dangerous Islamist Appeasement – And What It Portends
By Manas Nag
Left unchecked and periodically molly-coddled, Bangladesh’s Islamist parties could spell havoc for its democracy.
Singapore’s Digital Banking Race is On
By James Guild
Digital newcomers face serious challenges in poaching customers from Singapore’s traditional banking sector.
Is Cambodia Really Turning Its Back on Chinese Vaccines?
By Sebastian Strangio
Phnom Penh is likely to accept reliable, proven vaccines from whoever is offering them, including Beijing.
Aim Sinpeng on the Dynamics of Social Media in Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
"The Internet and social media’s arrival in the region have led to unprecedented levels of grassroots activism across societies."
There Won’t be Political Reform in Uzbekistan. Here’s Why
By Dilmira Matyakubowa
Genuine reform takes place not through quashing free thinkers and critics but in encouraging and even embracing them.
Biden and the Credibility Conundrum: What If China Attacks Taiwan?
By Robert Farley
American presidents have worried about the credibility of their threats since the beginning of the Nuclear Age.
China’s Challenges to Global Democracy
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Kevin Sheives.