Archive
2020
Thai Protests Inspire Online Calls for Change Next Door in Laos
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand's social media-driven demonstrations have resonated on the far side of the Mekong River.
(Sponsored Post) Opportunities Are Now for ASEAN and WA
By Perth USAsia Centre
Australia’s largest state and the regional bloc can, and should, connect across multiple industries.
With Plane Load of Chinese Visitors, Thailand Kicks off Attempted Tourism Revival
By Sebastian Strangio
But the stringent conditions of the Special Tourist Visa meant that the sector's recovery will be slow.
China Is Weaponizing the Belt and Road. What Can the US Do About It?
By Daniel Russel and Samuel Locklear
The BRI-driven trend toward a Chinese sphere of influence is neither inevitable nor irreversible.
How US Sanctions Drove Iran Into Huawei’s Arms
By Reza Khaasteh
U.S. sanctions kicked Ericsson out of Iran. Now the Chinese telecom giant is poised to win the 5G race in the country.
How to Make a Sharp-edged Quad Work
By Abhijnan Rej
India’s recent decision to include Australia in the Malabar exercises is a significant step toward a militarized Quad. But what should the grouping keep in mind going forward?
China’s Military Incursions Around Taiwan Aren’t a Sign of Imminent Attack
By Kharis Templeman
Instead, China’s military bravado represents the end state of a failed strategy.
Japan Sticks to Nuclear Fuel Recycling Plan Despite Plutonium Stockpile
By Associated Press
Japan now has 45.5 tons of separated plutonium, enough to make about 6,000 atomic bombs.
Sweden Becomes Latest – and Among Most Forceful – to Ban Huawei From 5G
By Shannon Tiezzi
In its decision, Sweden minced no words about either the ban or the threat posed by China.
Date Set for Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections
By Catherine Putz
If the past sets any precedent, we can expect an overwhelming win for Nur-Otan - the ruling party headed by First President Nursultan Nazarbayev
How Do Americans View South Korea’s COVID-19 Response?
By Juni Kim and Juni Kim
Most Americans view South Korea's COVID response positively -- but less so than countries like Canada, Japan, and Australia.
India and Sri Lanka Complete Bilateral Naval Exercise
By Abhijnan Rej
The latest iteration comes amid Indian concerns around Chinese naval presence in the Indian Ocean – and China’s foothold in Sri Lanka.