Archive
2021
Laos Prepares to Welcome Foreign Tourists From January 1
By Sebastian Strangio
The limited opening ends an 18-month shutdown that has had serious impacts on the country's economy.
A Tumultuous Year in Malaysian Politicking
By Sophie Lemière
The shifting political allegiances of the past three years seem set to continue until the next general election.
Thailand Sends Refugees Back to Myanmar Amid Continued Fighting
By Sebastian Strangio
Civilians were among the several thousand who fled fierce fighting around the town of Lay Kay Kaw last week.
The Apparent Stalemate in Thailand’s Deep South
By Uday Bakhshi
The conflict in southern Thailand remains dormant, but is far from being resolved.
China’s Growing Dominance in Maritime Shipping
By Matthew Rochat
China’s dominance over the commercial maritime sector may be a source of vulnerability for the U.S. and other geopolitical rivals moving forward.
Private Players Present New Complications for Space Governance
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Private companies bring some benefits to space developments, but also add to governance challenges.
Hong Kong’s Rigged Election
By Michael Mo
Sunday’s Legislative Council polls are a test of the resistance of pro-democracy Hong Kongers.
Is South Korean Culture a Threat to North Korea?
By Seohee Kwak
The North Korean regime’s repression of South Korean culture reflects a logic that equates foreign culture with a threat to the regime’s stability.
To ‘Green’ the Belt and Road, China Needs to Set Clear Renewable Energy Targets
By Zhang Jing
As China stops building overseas coal power plants, it will take more than wishful thinking to transition to renewable energy.
Jumpstarting an Indian Ocean Region Approach for the United States
By Jeffrey Payne
Engagement by the United States throughout the wider Indian Ocean Region has a mixed record at best.
Outlining the South Korean Presidential Candidates’ Technology Plans
By Sang Kim
The election results will determine South Korea's approach to cutting-edge technology like AI, Internet of Things, and the metaverse.
China States Economic Priorities for 2022, Emphasizing ‘Stability’
By Jesse Turland
The character for stability (稳) appeared 25 times in the summary notes for the 2021 Central Economic Work Conference, which outlines the government’s economic goals for the coming year.