Archive
2021
BJP Plays the Temple Card Again to Overcome Anti-Incumbency in Uttar Pradesh
By Kavita Chowdhury
Will voters be swayed by the party’s communal appeals or vote out the Adityanath government for its inept handling of the pandemic and the migrant crisis?
Chinese Hydropower Project in Argentina Is Stuck in Limbo
By Juan Manuel Harán
Suspended financing has put a joint project to build dams in Patagonia on hold. The two sides need to act quickly to resolve the issue.
Can the G-7’s B3W Initiative Compete With China in Latin America?
By Sergio Skobalski
The U.S. and China might be competing, but Latin American countries see advantages in cooperating with both.
Is There a Kishida Doctrine?
By Jeff Kingston
Even from retirement, former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo continues to cast a long shadow over Japan’s foreign policy.
What South Korea Can Learn From India on Diplomatic Balancing
By Jong Eun Lee
India’s diplomacy with Russia and the U.S. holds lessons for Seoul’s China-U.S. balancing act.
Development and Conservation Clash at Indonesia’s Komodo National Park
By Victoria Milko
New development efforts pit hopes for more tourists against concerns about damaging the very same environment that draws them.
Cyprus: The Next Stop of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By Mordechai Chaziza
Cyprus' geographical location, EU membership, and importance as a transshipment hub have drawn interest from Beijing.
‘Sarawak First’ Triumphs as GPS Dominates in Malaysian State Polls
By Alifah Zainuddin
While Sarawakians want more autonomy to govern, they are willing to live with Putrajaya for now.
How Closer India-Indonesia Security Ties Can Promote a Stable Indo-Pacific
By Don McLain Gill
The two nations share a host of concerns and could potentially act as anchors of the regional security order.
Indian Foreign Secretary Embarks on State Visit to Military-Ruled Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Harsh Vardhan Shringla's two-day visit marks a step toward India's official recognition of the military government.
Thailand Suspends Quarantine-Free Travel Policy Due to Omicron Fears
By Sebastian Strangio
The move came a day after the country's health authorities identified the first local transmission of the new variant.
2021 in Asian Geopolitics: A Retrospective
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What were the major developments and events that drove geopolitical trends in Asia in 2021?