Archive
May 2022
It’s Game On in the Pacific
By Patricia O’Brien
Australia’s new government and the United States are both moving urgently to boost ties with Pacific Island countries as the scope of China’s ambition becomes clear.
How the EU Can Still Succeed in the Indo-Pacific Despite the War in Ukraine
By Frederick Kliem
The war in Ukraine will inevitably put the brakes on European capacities elsewhere. Nonetheless, the imperative to engage in the Indo-Pacific has not faded.
Despite High Ambition, China’s Media Influence Operation Is Far From Successful
By Zhuoran Li and Gavin Xu
A case study of CGTN reveals how bureaucracy and a flawed incentive structure is holding the state media outlet back from true influence power.
Russia’s Outsized Role in India’s Nuclear Power Program
By Shayak Sengupta and Rama T. Ponangi
The United States normalized India’s civil nuclear program, but Russia still exerts more influence in the sector.
China’s Foreign Minister Visits Kiribati, Where Fishing Ground Is at Stake
By Nick Perry
Kiribati made a rare exception to its pandemic border closure for Wang Yi and a Chinese delegation to visit.
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Implications for Kazakhstan’s Energy Sector
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
If Kazakhstan’s multi-vector foreign -- and energy -- policies are to be successful, Tokayev will need to shrewdly balance the country’s partners.
Is Japan Beginning to Overtake China on Infrastructure Financing in Kenya?
By Patrick Anam
A closer look at the trends and differences in Japanese vs. Chinese lending to Kenya.
North Korea’s COVID Numbers Don’t Add Up
By Justin Fendos
Given Omicron statistics from elsewhere, North Korea is either massively over-reporting cases or massively under-reporting deaths.
Imran Khan Pauses Long March to Islamabad
By Umair Jamal
The former Pakistani prime minister has given the Shehbaz Sharif government six days to call elections.
Myanmar Central Bank Orders Government Agencies to Stop Using Foreign Currencies
By Sebastian Strangio
The move is designed to strengthen further the junta's control of foreign currency flows, amid Myanmar's full-spectrum economic crisis.
In the Philippines, Civil Society Grows Amid Democratic Backsliding
By Ronald Castillo
The vibrant and volunteer election campaign of Vice President Leni Robredo offered some glimmers of hope for the country's democracy.
Philippines’ Marcos Pledges to Uphold Landmark South China Sea Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
The promise came following campaign trail comments advocating a bilateral deal with Beijing over outstanding maritime and territorial disputes.