Archive
February 2021
Should Australia Also Designate the Proud Boys a Terrorist Organization?
By Grant Wyeth
There has always been a considerable overlap between white supremacy and male supremacy, and male supremacy is a national security threat.
India’s Foreign Secretary in Russia to Keep Marriage of Necessity on Track
By Abhijnan Rej
Beyond flowery rhetoric and arms deals, New Delhi has extremely valid reasons to keep relations with Moscow on an even keel.
President Biden’s Afghanistan Challenge
By Daud Khattak
The fate of the U.S.-Taliban deal hangs in the balance, while the peace process stalls. What will the Biden administration ultimately do about Afghanistan?
China Steps Up Online Controls With New Rule for Bloggers
By Associated Press
Starting next week, China’s government will require bloggers to be approved to write on a wide range of topics, including economics, education, health, and foreign affairs.
Momentum Builds for an Australian Magnitsky Act
By Philip Citowicki
A parliamentary committee recommended that Australia join the U.S., U.K., and others with similar legislation.
India’s Defense Export Strategy: Balancing China in the Indian Ocean Region
By Prakash Panneerselvam
The Aero India 2021 airshow shows India is hoping to boost its defense exports to IOR countries.
Bloat and Warfare
By Jacob Parakilas
Canada’s new frigates are the size of cruisers, and indicative of a wider trend toward ever-more complicated and expensive weapons.
How India is Trying to Police the Internet
By Mohamed Zeeshan
As the Indian government’s actions during the farmers’ protest demonstrate, it is keen on curbing unfavorable opinion online. And existing laws may be enabling it.
Will Pakistan Come Off the FATF Grey List?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan may have done enough work to stay on the clear. But that may not be sufficient.
Thailand’s Creeping Digital Authoritarianism
By Gerard McDermott
Since the military coup of 2014, Thailand has developed one of the most sophisticated systems of digital surveillance in Southeast Asia.
Chinese Official Denies ‘Prior Knowledge’ of Myanmar Coup
By Sebastian Strangio
There is little reason to doubt Beijing's claim that the coup and ensuing crisis is "not what China wants to see.”
How Timor-Leste Financed Its COVID-19 Efforts
By Aashna Jamal and Aashna Jamal
Despite domestic political gridlock, the country was able to secure funds to guard against COVID-19 – but its experience suggests many lessons for the future.