Archive
2020
Thai Democracy Protesters March Despite Police, Rival Groups
By Associated Press
Thai activists launched a massive third rally in Bangkok despite heavy security presence and counter-demonstrators' harassment.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Likely to Visit Sri Lanka Amid China’s Renewed Push There
By Prarthana Basu
Pompeo’s trip would come weeks after a high-level Chinese delegation visited the country.
Analog Threats in a Digital World
By Jacob Parakilas
A North Korean military parade may seem like a throwback -- but it is a good reminder that novel threats are not necessarily the most serious ones we face.
After Lifting of Visa Ban, Indonesian Defense Minister Prepares for US Visit
By Sebastian Strangio
Prabowo Subianto's upcoming visit illustrates a tension that lies at the heart of U.S. policy towards the Indo-Pacific.
PIF Fragmentation May Alter US-China Competition in the Pacific
By Derek Grossman
A looming north-south split in the Pacific Islands Forum poses both challenges and opportunities to the rival superpowers.
Australia Mulling Hefty Aid Injection for Lower Mekong Nations
By Sebastian Strangio
The injection of cash will mostly focus on the lower Mekong countries, which have recently seen a growing Chinese influence.
Indonesia’s New Omnibus Law Trades ‘Green Growth’ for Environmental Ruin
By Phelim Kine
The new legislation will do irreparable harm to Indonesia's environment. It could well turn away foreign investors, too.
It’s Time for the Asia-Pacific to Move Toward Regional Cyber Norms
By Christy Un
The lack of a breakthrough in the implementation of global cyber norms highlights the need to focus efforts at the regional level.
How India Is Silencing Its Students
By Priyam Marik
Anti-CAA protests breathed new life into India's student protest movement. But Narendra Modi's government is moving to crack down on campus dissent.
Baloch Student Protest Lost Scholarships and Reserved Seats in Punjab Universities
By Mariyam Suleman
Baloch students may or may not get their demands met, but they are determined to draw attention to their right to education.
What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?
By Colleen Wood
It’s the second week of Kyrgyzstan’s political crisis – what does the path forward look like?
Pakistan Police Arrest Key Suspect in Shocking Highway Rape
By Associated Press
The attack shocked Pakistan and galvanized women's rights activists.