Archive
July 2021
Terrorists Target Chinese Nationals Working on a CPEC Project
By Niha Dagia
Initially, Pakistan’s foreign ministry wrote it off as an accident, but China has described it a terror attack.
Thai Police Forcefully Disperse Protesters Demanding PM’s Resignation
By Sebastian Strangio
Simmering anti-government sentiment has been compounded by Prayut's failures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protests Greet Indonesia’s Renewal of Papuan Autonomy Law
By Sebastian Strangio
Rights groups claim that the revised law could lead to “further marginalization and militarization in the region.”
Russia’s Disturbing Actions on Innocent Passage in the Black Sea
By KOTANI Tetsuo
A dangerous incident has repercussions in Asian waters.
Jacinda Ardern’s APEC Diplomacy
By Geoffrey Miller
The meeting further built the New Zealand prime minister's reputation as a pragmatist and a coalition builder.
In Afghanistan, Deja Vu All Over Again
By Aidai Masylkanova
Just as in 2014, there is a sense of anxiety bordering on panic about the impending U.S. withdrawal.
Where Did COVID-19 Come From?
Maciej Boni, Gigi Gronvall, and Yanzhong Huang discuss the investigation into COVID-19's origins: what we know and what we don't know.
The Road Ahead for Taiwan-US Relations
By Melissa Conley Tyler
Increased U.S. support has raised hopes in Taiwan – and some of those expectations may be difficult for Washington to meet.
The Threat of a Dam Disaster in Luang Prabang
By Tom Fawthrop
The dam near Luang Prabang - both a World Heritage site and an seismically active zone - is “an irresponsible gamble,” experts argue.
Where Does China’s Digital Currency Stand?
By Edward Lehman and Jed Rothstein
The eCNY continues to be a trailblazer as a central bank-backed digital currency, even if it’s not quite ready for its full debut.
What Threat Do China’s New Missile Silos Pose to the US?
By Adam Cabot
The silos will significantly complicate counterforce options. What can Washington do?
Is Pakistan Serious About Peace Talks in Balochistan?
By Samand Muhammad Shahi and Mujeeb Baloch
Past initiatives have given Balochs plenty of reason for skepticism.