October 2022

Washington might be looking for a course correction on engagement with North Korea, but don’t expect any change to sanctions policy.

The important nuances of “strategic ambiguity” and other elements of U.S. policy are often lost in the headlines.

Going nuclear will not help South Korea deal with the threat posed by its northern neighbor.

The Wire website had alleged in a now-retracted report that Meta granted the BJP official special powers to censor Instagram posts.

Unlike previous phases of the insurgency, the current wave is lethal, resilient, and not dependent on a single charismatic leader.

The policy could stimulate the growth of regional data centers, while also throwing up barriers to digital trade.

The U.S. has found a perfect wedge to divide Seoul and Beijing.

Last year, Kyrgyzstan passed a “fake news” law. This year, it’s been used to suspend access to at least two media outlets.

South Korea’s U-turn on the value of gender equality is especially concerning in light of copious research finding that gender inequality undermines national security.

There’s no evidence that Uzbekistan is assembling Iranian drones for Russia to use in Ukraine, but Tashkent’s firm retort to the suggestion underscores its difficult geopolitical position. 

Recent reports have shed light on China’s “overseas police stations” – many of which operate unbeknownst to the host nation’s government.

Amid ongoing protests, Iran is looking to accelerate its adoption of China’s AI surveillance and internet censorship methods.