Archive
May 2022
The US Should Ban China’s State Media From Social Platforms
By David L. Sloss
U.S. companies – including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter – are subsidizing Chinese and Russian information warfare by providing free electronic amplification services.
What Comes Next in North Korea’s Battle With Omicron?
By Justin Fendos
How bad might North Korea’s first COVID-19 outbreak get, and what options does the international community have in responding?
Does Marcos Jr. Have an Economic Plan for the Philippines?
By Michael Beltran
Uncertainty and cynicism loom over the Philippine economy amid Marcos’ win.
Pakistan’s Relations With Taliban Regime Worsen
By Kathy Gannon
The Afghan Taliban prefer to broker peace rather than crack the whip on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
Pakistan’s New Government Mends Ties With the US
By Umair Jamal
Rapprochement could help ease Pakistan’s troubles with negotiating loans from the IMF.
Thailand’s Evolving Defense Relations With Japan
By Tita Sanglee
For years, Japan and Thailand have enjoyed close relations in all areas bar one: defense. That is beginning to change.
Will the Philippines’ President-Elect Continue the Country’s Defense Modernization?
By Joshua Espeña
Domestic and international pressures may compel Marcos Jr. to continue the planned upgrades to the country’s armed forces.
Indonesian Farmers Protest Falling Palm Oil Prices Amid Export Ban
By Sebastian Strangio
Intended to control soaring domestic cooking oil prices, the Indonesian government's ban has had a series of unintended consequences.
Thai Archival Find May Resolve Fate of Missing WWII US Flyer
By Jerry Harmer and Tassanee Vejpongsa
The P-38 plane is believed to have crashed after being struck by lightning in November 1944.
Australia to Downgrade Diplomatic Representation in Myanmar: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
Canberra is the latest government to downgrade its diplomatic mission to the military-ruled country.
Australia’s Election Complicates Attendance at Quad Summit
By Rod McGuirk
Australia’s general election is on May 21, just three days before the summit in Tokyo. It’s unclear who would represent Canberra if the polls usher in a change of government.
How Activists Kept the Memory of the Gwangju Uprising Alive
By Hwang Sok-yong, Lee Jae-eui, Jeon Yong-ho, and Slin Jung
The story of the “Gwangju White Papers” and “Beyond Death,” the first underground handouts to discuss the Gwangju Uprising.