Archive
2022
US, South Korea, Japan Seek to Curb North Korea’s Illicit Cyber Activities
By Niniek Karmini and Hyung-jin Kim
After a trilateral meeting, the governments vowed to "double down" on efforts to block Pyongyang's attempts to evade sanctions, including through cybercrime.
What Will the New Chair of Taiwan’s Ruling Party Mean for Cross-Strait Relations?
By Chieh Yen
Decoding William Lai’s positioning on cross-strait relations – and the implications for peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific.
Explaining the Latest Clashes on the Sino-Indian Border
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Last week’s clash near Tawang is only the latest along the increasingly tense China-India border. A lack of clarity on where the border lies foments continued trouble.
Europe and ASEAN Should Work Together on Myanmar Crisis
By John Sifton
Neither the EU nor ASEAN can deal with the crisis in Myanmar alone, but together they can make a difference.
India and China Face off Again, This Time at Tawang
By Sudha Ramachandran
The immediate trigger to the Chinese ingression at Tawang on December 9 could be the recent India-U.S. military exercises at Auli near the LAC.
Indonesian Security Forces Responsible for Dozens of Extrajudicial Killings, Rights Group Says
By Sebastian Strangio
In its annual human rights report, the organization KontraS documented 72 cases of unlawful killings by police and military personnel.
India Is Squandering Its Two Big Advantages Over China
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The BJP government’s communal politics at home has divided the Indian diaspora and undermined Bollywood’s soft power appeal.
Why Does the Philippines Want a Sovereign Wealth Fund?
By James Guild
Such funds are usually set up in smallish commodity exporting nations that run large current account surpluses. The Philippines is neither of these.
With Arms Expo, Vietnam Seeks to Diversify Its Defense Procurements
By Nguyen The Phuong
Under the shadow of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country’s military is trying different approaches to obtain weapons in a sustainable way.
Indonesia Summons UN Official Over Criticisms of Revised Criminal Code
By Sebastian Strangio
The move came amid a rash of bad international press about the legal changes, particularly a provision banning sex before marriage.
ASEAN and the EU: Beyond the Summit, a Call for Action
By David McAllister and Daniel Caspary
As pioneering regional bodies in a disordered world, the Southeast Asian and European blocs have many areas of overlapping interest.
Amid Ukraine War, Russia’s Northern Sea Route Turns East
By Trym Eiterjord
With the exit of European partners and buyers, Russia is looking to China and India to get its Arctic energy projects off the ground.