May 2022

Many Asian countries have passed strong laws against the tiger trade, but implementation remains patchy. That needs to change.

As polling stations open across the country, the dictator's son seems set to be elected the country's 17th president.

The decision to send Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa to Seoul signals Japan’s willingness to improve dialogue with South Korea. President-elect Yoon has made similar overtures.

Imran Khan’s narrative of conspiracy and regime change is a symptom, not a cause, of anti-American sentiments in Pakistan.

With new administrations in Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo, and a lack of alternative ways forward, maybe it is time to consider restarting multilateral talks – starting with the Six-Party format.

Despite the hypocrisy and power politics at the foundation of the GSI, it would be foolish to dismiss it or assume that it will not garner support from other countries. 

Nearly four years after reaching a provisional arrangement, are the two sides moving closer to a formal agreement on bishop appointments?

Taking a stand on the Ukraine crisis will bring both opportunities and risk for the incoming Yoon administration.

Can anything be done to help the Hazaras in Afghanistan? 

The bank’s position – with huge financial stakes and close political ties in both London and Beijing – has become increasingly untenable amid growing tensions.

The Asian Games were to take place from September 10-25 in the eastern city of Hangzhou.

This is an assault on India’s federalism and linguistic diversity, even its Constitution, say experts.