Archive
2021
America’s Militarist Drift in the Indo-Pacific
By Van Jackson
The Biden administration has returned a sense of normalcy to Asia policy. Unfortunately, that includes continuing a military-first approach to Asia.
2022: What to Expect in the Asia-Pacific
Writers from across the region highlight the trends and event to watch in the new year.
Paul Staniland on Militancy in the Asia-Pacific
By Catherine Putz
“There is a huge spectrum of relations between non-state armed groups and governments, ranging from tight alliance to intense warfare to live-and-let-live deals in between.”
The Fall of the Soviet Union: Mongolia’s Path to Democratic Revolution
By Bolor Lkhaajav and Antoine Maire
The singularity of the Mongolian revolutionary process deserves to be underlined.
The Final Flights of the Afghan Air Force
By Catherine Putz
As the Afghan government collapsed, the country’s pilots were left with an impossible choice: stay and face possible death at the hands of the Taliban, or fly away.
Pakistan: Climate Change, Food, and Geopolitics
By Osama Rizvi
The country’s vulnerability to natural disasters and adverse effects on labor productivity will add to its existing challenges and concerns.
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for ‘New Year’s Ceasefire’ in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
But given the asymmetry of forces on the ground, any ceasefire would likely play into the military junta's hands.
Cambodian Environmental Group Suspends Operations Amid Court Cases
By Luke Hunt
Prime Minister Hun Sen again orders the military to act against "color revolutions."
Following Outcry, Indonesia Allows Rohingya Refugee Boat to Land
By Sebastian Strangio
The authorities had initially planned to push back the boat, which was carrying around 120 people, into international waters.
The Philippines in 2021: Duterte’s Flip-Flops and Women Holding the Line
By Mong Palatino
The past year has reflected the tendencies and eccentricities that marked Rodrigo Duterte's first five years in power.
Uneven Refugee Protections Across Southeast Asia Put Migrants at Risk
By Estey Chen
Only three of the region's nations have signed the relevant U.N. conventions on refugees and asylum seekers.
Japan Braces For Sixth Wave Driven By Omicron
By Thisanka Siripala
The spread of the new Omicron variant is on the rise and authorities are bracing for a worst case scenario.