Archive
June 2022
Afghan Taliban Launch Campaign to Eradicate Poppy Crop
By Abdul Khaliq
The poppy crop ban will likely strike a heavy blow to millions of impoverished farmers.
The Global Influence of K-pop: BTS at the White House
By Brandon Valeriano
American politics has historically leveraged music artists to expand the reach of political messaging.
Accounting Act Changes Spark Brawl in Taiwan’s Legislature
By Brian Hioe
Changes to Article 99-1 of the Accounting Act proposed by the DPP may clear former President Chen Shui-bian of corruption charges.
English Football League to Probe Alleged Cambodian Ownership Connection
By Sebastian Strangio
A Radio Free Asia investigation into the naturalized Chinese tycoon Wang Yaohui reveals a lot about the nature of corruption in Cambodia – and at the global level.
Pakistan Sends Team to Kabul to Discuss Ceasefire With Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan
By Munir Ahmed
The TTP wants Pakistani troops to pull out of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and release its fighters in government custody.
India is the Key to Boosting Thailand’s Post-Pandemic Recovery
By Tita Sanglee
The country is already leading the recovery of the tourism industry, but there are many more areas of untapped potential.
Is Biden Bringing ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ on Taiwan to an End?
By Mark S. Cogan
Despite his recent gaffes about U.S. policy toward Taiwan, Biden's caution and conservatism are likely to carry the day.
In Cambodia, Local Elections Hold Out a Glimmer of Progress
By Andrew Nachemson
The long-ruling CPP is almost certain to win this weekend's commune election, but a revived opposition could reopen the political space.
Life Imprisonment for Kashmiri Separatist Yasin Malik
By Sudha Ramachandran
By locking up moderate separatists New Delhi has slammed the door shut on a negotiated settlement to the Kashmir conflict.
New Delhi to Exclude Myanmar Junta From Upcoming India-ASEAN Meeting
By Sebastian Strangio
India has aligned its position with that of the Southeast Asian bloc, which has excluded the junta's representatives from high-level meetings.
What Does ASEAN Centrality Mean to China?
By Zhuoran Li
Beijing pays frequent lip service to the idea, but it also poses significant challenges to China’s Southeast Asian ambitions.
An Emerging Australia-Japan Hydrogen Supply Chain
By Daisuke Akimoto
The outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine War reconfirmed Japan’s energy insecurity, but also highlighted the potential of Australia-Japan energy cooperation.