Archive
November 2022
Kyrgyz Journalist Bolot Temirov Deported to Russia
By Catherine Putz
The latest twist in Temirov’s tale saw the Kyrgyz citizen-by-birth deported as a “foreigner.”
Kim Jong Un Emphasizes Nuclear Development as North Korea’s ‘Ultimate Goal’
By Mitch Shin
Kim continues to double down on the importance of the nuclear program for his country.
Once Again, KMT Scores Big in Taiwan’s Local Elections
By Brian Hioe
In many ways, the election results maintained the status quo of pan-Blue dominance over local politics, rather than a dramatic return to form for the KMT.
1 Year Since Landmark Victory, Indian Farmers Plan to Revive Stir
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The farmers’ organization that forced the Modi government to its biggest retreat has started hitting the streets, alleging broken promises.
Can Narendra Modi Practice at Home What He Preaches Abroad?
By Muqtedar Khan
Modi's silence on hate speech and calls for the genocide of Muslims indicates that he is okay with it. If not, why would he not say so?
Liberal Party Losses Grow With Victoria Elections
By Grant Wyeth
The result confirmed that the Labor Party’s chief rival, the Liberal Party, is now deeply unpopular in the state.
Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev Calls for the Return of Assets
By Paolo Sorbello
Will the government target all assets spirited abroad or only those owned by specific individuals?
Where Is the ‘New’ Kazakhstan, President Tokayev?
By Alva Omarova
In March, Tokayev promised a “New Kazakhstan” but there was nothing new in the recent uncompetitive presidential election.
Report Details Lavish Extent of Myanmar Junta’s Legitimation Drive
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a local media report, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has bestowed titles and medals on over 3,600 individuals in a bid to legitimize his rule.
ASEAN’s Myanmar Headache Changes Hands
By Naw Theresa
As the bloc's chair in 2023, Indonesia will attempt to succeed where both Cambodia and Brunei have failed.
New Malaysian Government to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
Tackling rice bowl issues is a prudent first step for Anwar Ibrahim, who confronts a polarized political landscape.
Crowd Angered by COVID-19 Lockdowns Calls for China’s Xi to Step Down
By Dave Kang and Huizhong Wu
"You cannot compare it to any other country," one protester said. "We have to find a way out."