Archive
2020
Can Apocalypse Be Dealt With?
By Abhijnan Rej
A recent lecture by the head of Australia’s internal security raises interesting questions around responses to catastrophic risks.
Korean Super Group BTS Faces Uproar in China Over War Comments
By Associated Press
China’s nationalists bristled at a mention of U.S.-South Korea cooperation in Korean War, fought against China and North Korea.
China Underscores Solidarity With North Korea on Party Anniversary
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing downplayed the military parade - and the new ICBM - but was keen to praise Kim Jong Un's leadership and achievements.
Tajikistan’s Presidential Election Yields Expected Results
By Catherine Putz
Another seven year term for Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
US Presidential Elections 2020: The Future of Hong Kong
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Allen Carlson.
North Korea’s No-Mask Military Parade Angers South Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Apparently North Korea’s commitment to fighting COVID-19 – which saw a South Korean official killed in early October – has its limits.
Trump Reportedly Eyes More Chinese Firms for Sanction
By Eleanor Albert
The administration is considering restrictions on Chinese digital payment platforms, on top of existing bans.
Uzbekistan Teams Up With China on Poverty Reduction
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent’s quick move to partner with China on poverty reduction indicates that Beijing is now the model for such efforts.
Online Hate Speech Is a Challenge for India’s Foreign Policy
By Parama Sinha Palit
Hate content on Facebook amplifies India’s growing illiberal tendencies, denting the country’s global reputation.
India’s Cities Need Green Infrastructure Financing
By Soumyadip Chattopadhay
The time is ripe for a new system to narrow down sustainable urban infrastructure financing gaps.
Vipin Narang on the Global Nuclear Landscape: Hype and Reality
By Abhijnan Rej
"We may be on the cusp, in the next decade or two, of a cascade of new nuclear weapons powers."
A Nuclear North Korea’s Wake-up Call
By Ankit Panda
A spectacular pre-dawn parade on Saturday served to remind the world of North Korea’s continuing missile progress.