Archive
2021
Malaysia’s National 5G Wholesale Network Experiment
By James Guild
Its government is playing an unusually active role in setting up the country's next-gen telecom networks. But will it succeed?
Explaining Thailand’s Quiet Diplomacy in Myanmar
By Tita Sanglee
Shared borders and longstanding military ties underpin the country's cautious approach since the coup.
What Will North Korean Cybercrime Look Like in 2022?
By Jason Bartlett
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to increased online spending which Pyongyang and other illicit actors will likely continue to exploit.
How Will South Korea and the US Rewrite Their Operational Plan?
By Sukjoon Yoon and Yongweon Yu
The future of the ROK-U.S. alliance is about to be negotiated, and this will likely mean significant changes.
Mirziyoyev Meets Moon: South Korea, Uzbekistan Aim to Deepen Special Strategic Partnership
By Catherine Putz
A possible free trade agreement and hopes for rare earth supplies underscore a strengthening South Korea-Uzbekistan relationship.
France’s Defense Strategy in the Indo-Pacific
By Jérémy Bachelier and Eric Frécon
Boosting Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) cooperation to ensure security has become a key aim for France in the region.
Meet the New Uyghurs
By Henryk Szadziewski
China's propaganda narrative centers on the personal transformations of Uyghurs, removing the cultural and ethnic markers Beijing finds distasteful.
Aijan Sharshenova on What’s Next for Kyrgyz Politics
By Catherine Putz
What’s next for Kyrgyz politics now that Sadyr Japarov has the government he wanted?
Tech Regulation in China Brings in Sweeping Changes
By Kai von Carnap and Valarie Tan
Relations between Beijing and China’s tech giants have been complex and in flux for many years. But recently the government has taken a much clearer approach.
Australia’s Independent Candidates Aim to Tap Into Voter Unease
By Grant Wyeth
With an election to be held by May 2022, the pre-election period in Australia is seeing a surge of maneuvering among independents gunning for Liberal seats.
Why International Assistance for the Rohingya in Bangladesh is Declining
By Katie Hatdash
Dhaka complains about tight Western purse strings, but its own actions are mostly to blame for the donor fatigue.
Sino-Thai High-Speed Rail Project Takes Another Step Forward
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai Transport Minister says the design for the second phase of the line is now complete.