Archive
2021
A Facade of Progress: Singapore’s Response to Climate Change
By Maggie Allegar
The Singaporean government has so far prioritized economic interests over environmental sustainability.
Japan’s Princess Mako Marries Commoner, Loses Royal Status
By Mari Yamaguchi
The couple will move together to New York to start a new life after facing intense scrutiny and criticism in Japan.
AUKUS and Australia’s Nuclear Capabilities
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Trevor Taylor.
Kashmir Students Face Terror Law for Cheering Pakistan’s Cricket Win
By Associated Press
India is investigating celebrations of Pakistan’s cricket win under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Can Japan Be a Bridge Between AUKUS and ASEAN?
By Rafyoga Jehan Pratama Irsadanar
Positioned on the outside of AUKUS, but with friendly ties will all countries involved, Japan can reassure ASEAN about the new pact.
India’s Role in Communal Violence in Bangladesh
By Hossain Delwar
India’s anti-Muslim policies trigger anti-Hindu sentiments in its neighbors, creating a vicious cycle of communal violence.
How Can Australia Rethink Its Immigration Policies?
By Grant Wyeth
As it approaches a post-pandemic recovery, Canberra has an opportunity to strategically recalibrate its immigration policies.
Time to Pursue Arms Control With North Korea
By Manseok Lee
While it has risks, implementing an arms control process would be the most promising way to guard against conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
Li Zhang on China, COVID-19 and Global Capitalism
By Catherine Putz
When searching for the origins of the pandemic, we shouldn’t overlook the role played by capitalism in paving a path for the disease.
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon’s European Tour
By Ana-Maria Anghelescu
European leaders concerned with Afghanistan’s security situation may see Tajikistan as a useful partner to limit refugee flows to Europe.
Australia and New Zealand Prepare to Reopen
By Joshua Mcdonald
Closed off from the world for the past 18 months, Australia and New Zealand are now preparing to reopen.
World Stands by as a COVID Crisis Unfolds in Papua New Guinea
By John Fleming
With countries like Papua New Guinea on the edge of crisis, richer countries can do more to help supply vaccines and mitigate hesitancy.