Archive
2021
Former Uzbek Security Services Head Inoyatov Replaced as a Presidential Adviser
By Catherine Putz
The apparent dismissal of Rustam Inoyatov, who lost his long-held post as head of the Uzbek security services back in 2018, moves a former kingmaker off the board.
Why Did the 2015 Japan-Korea ‘Comfort Women’ Agreement Fall Apart?
By Yuji Hosaka
The agreement was flawed from the beginning, and continued denialism from the Japanese government undermined its spirit.
Calls for Fencing the India-Myanmar Border Gather Steam Again
By Rajeev Bhattacharya
A deadly ambush of an Indian paramilitary convoy in Manipur by two separatist groups was reportedly planned and implemented from bases in Myanmar.
Police Detain Kin Seeking Bodies of Slain Kashmir Civilians
By Aijaz Hussain
Police say that the civilians died in the crossfire between government troops and rebels, but witnesses claim that the forces used them as human shields during the standoff.
How Facebook Has Failed Myanmar Yet Again
By Sam McNeil and Victoria Milko
The online platform continues to be used to fuel hate, foment division and incite offline violence.
The Essence of North Korea’s ‘Our State First’
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
An expression offers insight into an inscrutable country.
Bhutan-China Border Negotiations in Context
By Jianli Yang
What is behind the latest announcement about resumed border talks between Bhutan and China?
How the World Failed Afghan Women
By Philip Smucker
Why millions of dollars in international aid – much of it from the U.S. – failed to achieve lasting change for Afghanistan’s women.
China and Russia Cooperate on Rival to GPS
By Emily Young Carr
Integration between China and Russia’s satellite networks will have major implications for the United States.
Don’t Let China Dictate US and Indian Policy on Sri Lanka
By Madura Rasaratnam and Mario Arulthas
The U.S. and India cannot advance their interests in Sri Lanka by appeasing Colombo.
US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Amid Flurry of Diplomatic Activity
By Brian Hioe
The trip came amid a busy diplomatic stretch, including Taiwan-Europe exchanges as well as the Biden-Xi phone call.
How South Korea Is Attempting to Tackle Fake News
By Hyejin Kim
South Korea is attempting to deal with the now-universal issue of disinformation. So why did its draft bill attract such fierce criticism?