Archive
August 2021
After Afghanistan, Should South Korea Worry About US Commitment?
By Mitch Shin
Most South Koreans see their situation as fundamentally different, but some are arguing that the country must prepare for a possible U.S. withdrawal.
Is the Panjshir Valley the Taliban’s Achilles Heel?
By Amalendu Misra
For a very long time, those living in the valley have enjoyed a special kind of infamy. Once again, a resistance movement is forming there.
Bangladesh Factories Open as Economic Worries Trump COVID
By Julhas Alam
Easing lockdown restrictions at a time when coronavirus infections and deaths are surging is ill-conceived, say health experts.
Malaysian King Picks Ex-Deputy PM as Nation’s New Leader
By Eileen Ng
The appointment of Ismail Sabri Yaakob restores the United Malays National Organization to its accustomed position of power.
In Afghanistan’s Shadow, US Vice President to Embark for Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
Kamala Harris' visits to Singapore and Vietnam are intended to send the message that "America is back." But will the message stick?
How Papua New Guinea Can Eliminate Vector-Borne Diseases
By Sarthak Das, Simon Bland, and Mobumo Kiromat
PNG is one of the Asia-Pacific countries most severely affected by mosquito-borne diseases.
The Normalization of Communal Politics in India
By Kavita Chowdhury
From being an aberration, hate crimes are becoming an ugly daily occurrence in the country.
Delhi’s Anti-Muslim Riots Robbed Dozens of Children of Their Fathers
By Tarushi Aswani
For the families of the 53 people killed in the February 2020 riots, the violence has left a deep and permanent wound.
Singapore Announces First No-Quarantine Travel Scheme
By Sebastian Strangio
The travel arrangements with Germany and Brunei are part of the city-state's plan of becoming a “COVID-19 resilient nation.”
Despite COVID-19, Vietnam’s Electronics Industry Has Room to Grow
By Thoi Nguyen
The current slump should not disguise the fact that the trend lines are all pointing in the right direction.
What Washington’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Means for Southeast Asia
By John Harley Breen
The haphazard withdrawal will likely reinforce long-standing queries about the strength of U.S. commitments in the region.
Decoding the Latest China-India Military Talks on the Border
By Antara Ghosal Singh
In their reports of the 12th round of corps commander-level talks, China and India had differing details in almost every respect.