Archive
February 2021
Details Emerge of Indonesia’s ASEAN Push on Myanmar Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
The mooted plan would involve holding the junta to its plan of holding free and inclusive elections in a year's time.
Can China Change the Definition of Human Rights?
By Shannon Tiezzi
In a speech to the U.N. Human Rights Council, China’s foreign minister gave China’s preferred spin to the concept.
What Has the US Learned About Supporting Afghanistan’s Women?
By Catherine Putz
Firstly, the country's cultural context cannot be ignored.
Outlook: China and the Transatlantic Alliance
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Rachel Tausendfreund.
How Will China Avoid Consequences for Its Uyghur Policy?
By Bonnie Girard
The international toll is growing. But the domestic consequences are what Beijing should truly fear.
India Sees New Lockdowns as Coronavirus Cases Rise Again
By Associated Press
The spike has been most pronounced in the western state of Maharashtra.
Matraimov Placed in Pretrial Detention as Money Laundering Investigation Moves Ahead
By Catherine Putz
Matraimov, who pleaded guilty to corruption earlier this month and got off with a fine, may face new charges.
The Clubhouse Affair: A Stark Reminder of China’s Information Isolation
By Sarah Cook
A brief opening on an audio conversation app allowed Chinese users to speak freely with the outside world.
A 1936 Coup Attempt in Japan Holds Lessons for the US
By John D. Van Fleet
The February 26 Incident in Japan may prove a prescient parallel to the insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Restoring Ties by Restoring Monuments: Indian Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Conservation of sacred sites is an important aspect of India’s diplomacy toward Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos.
A Trust Deficit Is Hindering Hong Kong’s COVID-19 Response
By Jessie Lau
In the wake of the national security law, public trust in the government has reached new lows. That is inevitably impacting Hong Kong's pandemic response.
Contemporary Interpretations of Traditional Asian Crafts at Collect 2021
By Layne Vandenberg
This year’s online edition of Collect art fair showcases how modern artists are interpreting Asian craft art forms into traditional and contemporary pieces.