Archive
2021
Bio-tracked, Mistreated, Hog-tied: Immigration Detention in East Asia in 2021
By Surabhi Chopra and Chloe Fung
Governments in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea routinely detain migrants in closed custodial institutions.
A Real String of Pearls: The Hidden Bellwether of the State of the Chinese Economy
By Bonnie Girard
The pearl is a symbol of all of China’s economic factors combined.
India’s Foreign Secretary Visits Post-Coup Myanmar
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Given the geopolitical and security interests, India cannot afford to ignore or isolate Myanmar.
More Visibility for Xi Jinping’s Point Man on Ideology: Jiang Jinquan
By Jesse Turland
A year into the job as director of the top party-affiliated think tank, Jiang Jinquan is appearing more frequently to boldly champion Xi’s positions on ideology, party governance and unity.
Asia Keeps Omicron at Bay, but a Surge May Be Inevitable
By Huizhong Wu
Cases are mounting, and experts say the next few months will be critical.
South Korea and US Agree on Draft End-of-War Declaration ‘In Principle’
By Mitch Shin
South Korea says it has agreed, in principle, with the U.S. on a draft end-of-war declaration, but North Korea has continued to refuse to participate.
Hong Kong Police Raid Pro-Democracy News Outlet, Arrest 6
By Associated Press
Stand News was one of the most vocal pro-democracy news outlets in Hong Kong after the closure of the newspaper Apple Daily in June.
Tough Days Ahead for Pakistan’s Ruling Party
By Umair Jamal
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s defeat in its traditional stronghold of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa does not bode well for its electoral prospects in other parts of the country.
Indonesia Seeking Southeast Asian Coordination on South China Sea Disputes
By Sebastian Strangio
The head of Indonesia's maritime security agency said that his counterparts from five other Southeast Asian nations have been invited to a meeting on the disputes in February.
Save the Children Confirms Two Staff Killed in Myanmar Massacre
By Sebastian Strangio
The terror attack in Kayah State portends a dry season military offensive against the anti-coup resistance.
The Philippines Readies Public Services for 100 Percent Foreign Ownership
By James Guild
The Philippines has long led its Southeast Asian neighbors in the privatization of public services.
Can Latin America and the Caribbean Trust China as a Business Partner?
By Leland Lazarus and Evan Ellis
A lack of due diligence, corruption, and a disregard for indigenous rights and the environment have characterized many Chinese infrastructure projects in the region.