Archive
April 2021
Grappling With Parliament Limiting His Powers, Mongolian President Moves to Dissolve Ruling Party
By Marissa Smith, Bulgan Batdorj, and Julian Dierkes
Political maneuvering ahead of June's presidential election may post a general threat to Mongolia's democracy.
As Approval Rating Declines, Moon Reshuffles Cabinet Ministers
By Mitch Shin
Following setbacks at the polls, President Moon is hoping to stave off lame-duck status by shaking up his cabinet.
Uzbekistan Needs NGOs, But the Barriers Remain High
By Catherine Putz
“A developed and vibrant civil society is needed if we want to build a democratic society.”
Managing the Military Problem of Space: The Case of Russia
By Robert Farley
Rather than establish a separate space force, Russia has determined that space should be integrated with other aerospace assets.
‘Joe-Yoshi’ Spirit Buoys Japan-US Alliance in Turbulent Seas
By Scott W. Harold
With both countries facing serious challenges at home, their leaders remained committed to building a personal rapport.
Why Matsuyama at the Masters Matters
By Layne Vandenberg
The impact of Hideki Matsuyama’s victory at the 2021 Masters Golf Tournament could be diminished by barriers to entry and ongoing stereotypes about Asian athletes.
Pandemic Year Saw Sharp Decline in Southeast Asian Press Freedoms
By Sebastian Strangio
COVID-19 has offered governments a handy pretext for settling their scores with journalists and independent media outlets.
With Recent Coup, Myanmar’s Military Diverges From the Indonesian Path
By Richard Borsuk
After Suharto’s fall in 1998, Indonesia's military did what Myanmar’s Tatmadaw needs to do, but won’t: relinquish an overt role in politics.
UN Urges Bangladesh to Delay Rohingya Refugee Island Transfers
By Sebastian Strangio
The controversial island relocation plan points to the challenges facing the resolution of the refugee crisis in southeastern Bangladesh.
What ASEAN Leaders Should Say to the Head of Myanmar’s Junta
By Dino Patti Djalal
At this weekend's summit, Southeast Asian leaders need to take a firm and principled stance.
The Prospects for ‘Global Britain’ in Southeast Asia
By Noto Suoneto and Frederik Wrist
The U.K.'s engagement with Southeast Asia will be a test of London’s claim to a major role on the world stage.
The EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy in 10 Points
By Eva Pejsova
The main takeaways from the European Union's long-awaited strategy document on the Indo-Pacific region.