Archive
2021
New Caledonia Referendum: ‘No’ to Independence Amid Low Turnout
By Joshua Mcdonald
Pro-independence groups boycotted the vote, COVID-19 further limited participation in the third referendum on the question of independence from France.
‘We Are Committed in Principle to Women Participation,’ Says Taliban Minister
By Kathy Gannon
The Taliban’s interim Foreign Minister Muttaqi said that his government has no issue with the US.
Biden’s Exclusive Democracy Summit Disappoints
By Mohamed Zeeshan
By embracing some countries and excluding others, the US has squandered an opportunity to unite South Asia – at least ideologically – against Beijing.
Rights Group Urges ICC Probe of Myanmar Coup Leader
By Sebastian Strangio
The Myanmar Accountability Project claims that there are "overwhelming" grounds for issuing an arrest warrant against Min Aung Hlaing.
US Envoy Conveys Concerns to Cambodia About Myanmar, China
By Associated Press
At the top of the agenda was China's refurbishment of facilities at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base.
Who Will Succeed Joko Widodo as Indonesia’s President?
By Asmiati A. Malik
The elections are still two-and-a-half years away, but already the race to the Presidential Palace is heating up.
Time to Confront Southeast Asia’s Online Wildlife Trafficking
By Danielle Fallin
As COVID-19 restrictions ease in Southeast Asia, illegal wildlife traders are poised to make a comeback.
Is Afghanistan Really Exporting Terror to Central Asia?
By UYAMA Tomohiko
Not so fast.
Japan Needs an Energy Security Strategy for the Taiwan Strait
By Dustin Hinkley
It is critical that the National Security Strategy review announced by Prime Minister Kishida include policies to improve Japan’s energy security.
Taiwan Strait Geopolitics and Violence in the Solomon Islands
By Ankit Panda, Catherine Putz, and Ankit Panda
The hosts discuss the late-2021 violence in the Solomon Islands and the U.S.-hosted Summit for Democracy.
Putin’s Visit Strengthens India’s Strategic Autonomy Stance
By Dalbir Ahlawat
Even as India tilts closer to the U.S., Russia continues to play a crucial role for Indian strategy.
Class Struggle, the Biggest Challenge to North Korea’s Economic Development
By Chan Young Bang
Both domestically and internationally, class struggle prevents North Korea from integrating into the world economy.