Archive
2021
On the Eve of Reopening, Thai Protesters Take to the Streets Again
By Cory Wright
Protesters’ demands remain the same: a constitutional overhaul, new elections and a reform of the monarchy.
Army Shelling in Myanmar Blamed for Setting 160 Homes Ablaze
By Grant Peck
Local Chins fear that the recent violence may represent just the beginning of a major government offensive in the region.
Why Is It So Hard for the World to Quit Coal?
By Aniruddha Ghosal
The lives and livelihoods of nearly 4 million people in India are directly or indirectly linked to coal.
Is Shah Rukh Khan a Victim of a BJP Vendetta?
By Kavita Chowdhury
The arrest of his son Aryan seems aimed at bringing to heel the Bollywood superstar, a Muslim, for not aligning with the BJP government.
The Indus Waters Treaty: India and Pakistan’s Water Divorce
By Varsha Venkatasubramanian
Just as the bank of a river doesn’t remain static, the problems and opportunities associated with the Indus Basin have changed as well. It’s time for a new treaty.
Li Shuo on China-US Climate Diplomacy
By Shannon Tiezzi
“The climate crisis won't just go away if Beijing or Washington shut communication channels.”
Taking India’s Cost-Effective Space Launches To the Next Level
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
With the importance of space access growing, there is a clear recognition that both the public and private sector are critical to advancement.
What Role Could Civilians Play in Taiwan’s Defense?
By Jacob Parakilas
Is there a place for civic defense in a world of high-tech strategic competition?
Who Will Bear the Financial Burden of Supporting the Rohingyas in Bangladesh?
By Kazi Mohammad Jamshed
As long as Bangladesh continues to host such large numbers of refugees it will need financial support.
Cambodia’s Unique Version of E-Commerce
By Leang Seakleng
E-commerce in Cambodia has always been marked by extraordinary creativity and flexibility. Those traits helped the sector thrive amid the pandemic.
What’s in ASEAN’s First State of Climate Change Report?
By Yosuke Arino and S.V.R.K. Prabhakar
The report outlines ASEAN’s plan to transition toward a resilient and net-zero emission world.
Which Politicians Do Kyrgyz Trust?
By Catherine Putz
Addressing the problems Kyrgyz citizens name as their biggest concerns is arguably the only way to sustain trust.