Archive
June 2022
Should Brazil Ban Huawei?
By Joseph Bouchard
The case for banning the Chinese telecoms firm is compelling, but such a move would carry a steep cost.
Why Protectionism is Rattling Markets in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
A supply squeeze has led to a spate of state interventions to control the prices of basic goods, but the inflation crisis is unlikely to be prolonged.
Myanmar’s Conflict Threatens to Produce ‘Lost Generation’: UN Expert
By Sebastian Strangio
U.N. special rapporteur Tom Andrews has called on the world to respond to the country's crisis with "the same urgency they have responded to the crisis in Ukraine."
Cambodia’s Local Elections Have Ended Hun Sen’s One-Party System
By Sam Rainsy
Despite another victory for the ruling Cambodian People's Party, an old opposition party has pried back open the political space.
Militant Group Responsible for Rohingya Advocate’s Murder, Say Bangladeshi Police
By Sebastian Strangio
The Bangladeshi police have charged 29 people with the killing of Mohib Ullah last September.
India’s Infant Mortality Rate Improves, But Still Lags Behind Much of Asia
By Neeta Lal
There is still a wide disparity in health outcomes for children between rural and urban India.
Mongolia’s ‘1 Billion Tree’ Movement
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The policy was launched to much fanfare, but can the participants follow through on their commitments?
Is There Room in ‘New Kazakhstan’ For New Political Parties?
By Catherine Putz
The troubles of Zhanbolat Mamai make it clear that Kazakh authorities have little interest in genuine political competition.
Korean Peninsula Tensions Escalate Amid a Return to Old School Policies
By Mitch Shin
After a meeting with his U.S. counterpart, South Korea's foreign minister emphasized strengthening the joint extended deterrence against North Korea’s missile threats.
Foreign Banks Face Uncertainty in China
By Sara Hsu
China is a notoriously difficult place for foreign banks to successfully compete.
Cambodia Sentences 31 Opposition Figures to Prison in Second Mass Trial
By Sebastian Strangio
Outside the courtroom, police arrested the prominent Cambodian-American activist Theary Seng.
Thai PM Meets US Defense Secretary in a Bid to Advance Security Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting reflects a palpable warming of relations between Bangkok and Washington.