Archive
November 2022
Protesting Workers Beaten at Chinese iPhone Factory
By Joe McDonald and Zen Soo
New workers at a Foxconn factory in Zhengzhou are protesting that the company changed the terms of their work agreements.
Dawn of the Drone Age in Central Asia
By Francisco Olmos
Central Asian countries have been stepping up their drone capabilities.
India’s Tribes Seek Official Religion Status for Belief System
By Sheikh Saliq
Apprehensions have grown over Hindu nationalist groups seeking to bring these nature worshippers into the Hindu fold.
Malaysia’s Democratization Poses New Challenges to China’s BRI Projects
By Imran Shamsunahar
Elites' growing need for democratic legitimization is impacting the fate of a slew of large-scale Chinese projects.
Thailand’s Navy Chief Says Country Could Cancel Chinese Sub Contract
By Sebastian Strangio
The disagreement over the choice of propulsion system continues to dog the controversial and costly deal.
What Explains the Islamic Surge at Malaysia’s Election?
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's main Islamic party, PAS, successfully capitalized on the public's growing disenchantment with the Malay political establishment.
How, and Why, the BJP Sometimes Courts Muslim Voters
By Anuttama Banerji
Despite its Hindutva ideology, in some states and some elections the BJP courts Muslim voters.
China Anti-virus Curbs Spur Fears of Global Economic Impact
By Joe McDonald
Changes in China's anti-virus controls may be a step toward lifting controls, but "zero COVID" might stay in place until as late as the second half of next year.
Does the Organization of Turkic States Worry China and Russia?
By Nurettin Akcay
Greater integration among Turkic states may pose a crucial threat to Beijing and Moscow.
Did Costa Rica’s Decision to Recognize China Pay Off?
By Nohelia Rivera-Matias
15 years after Costa Rica became the first Central American state to switch recognition from Taiwan, has San Jose capitalized on the change?
Kazakhstan’s Multi-vector Diplomacy Shines Amid Conflict
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
In recent months, Astana has hosted top leaders and diplomats from China, Russia, Europe, and the United States, underscoring its balanced approach to diplomacy.
Kuki-Chin Refugees From Bangladesh Take Shelter in Mizoram
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Military operations by Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion in the Chittagong Hill Tracts triggered the recent exodus to India.