Archive
2021
Across Southeast Asia, Countries Reopen Borders In Time For Holidays
By Alifah Zainuddin
Southeast Asian countries are taking a cautious approach to restart tourism.
China’s Sixth Plenum Report Proclaims Bright Future Under Xi
By Jesse Turland
The CCP meeting served to reinforce the existing consensus on history, rather than overturn it – but also paved the way for the continuation of Xi's reign.
Can a Military Be Both Accountable and Environmental?
By Jacob Parakilas
Militaries can be made greener or they can have more human control. They probably can’t be both.
US Journalist Jailed in Myanmar for Nearly 6 Months Freed
By Grant Peck and David Rising
Danny Fenster, an American journalist sentenced to 11 years last week, was freed on Monday.
Gotabaya’s Underwhelming Presidency
By Sudha Ramachandran
The president’s excessive reliance on the military to govern Sri Lanka has plunged the country in multiple crises.
AUKUS, Civic Decay, and the Challenges Facing Democratic Coalitions
By Grant Wyeth
Adherence to democratic values and practices is essential for maintaining stability in Australia’s neighborhood. That extends to alliance maintenance, too.
Kishida Places Japan’s Business Interests at the Forefront of Climate Policy
By Duncan Bartlett
The new prime minister told COP26 that Japan will lead the push for greener energy in Asia. However, like India and China, Japan is reluctant to consign coal to history.
Uzbekistan Still Contemplating Eurasian Economic Union Membership
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent is taking its time, slowly moving toward EAEU membership and perhaps hoping to carve out exceptions in exchange for joining.
Taiwan to Host 1st WorldPride in East Asia: Why That’s Important
By Jason Bartlett
Kaohsiung beat out Washington D.C. to host WorldPride 2025.
Smog Chokes Indian Capital as Air Pollution Levels Soar
By Sheikh Saaliq
The New Delhi government has ordered the closing of all schools for a week and construction sites for four days beginning Monday.
Myanmar Political Standoff Leaves Economy in Tatters
By Elaine Kurtenbach
With foreign trade falling by 22 percent, dollars are scarce and valuable versus the kyat.
South Asia Is Caught in a Majoritarian Whirlpool
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The pandemic, rising prices and food shortages have thrown up challenges for governments, and majoritarianism is an easy way to divert public attention from domestic woes.