Archive
2022
Atrocities Mount Amid the Return to War in Western Myanmar
By Kyaw Hsan Hlaing
Once mostly immune from the country's post-coup turmoils, Rakhine State is beset by an increasingly devastating conflict.
Southeast Asia’s Month of Summits
By James Guild
The three major summits showcased the region's desire to remain aloof from growing strategic tensions between Russia, China, and the West.
Kamala Harris Says US Commitment to Philippines ‘Unwavering’
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. vice president's visit to the Philippines has seemingly closed the book on the problems and tensions of the Rodrigo Duterte era.
Exploring the Growing Qatar-Indonesia Military Cooperation
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Closer defense ties have addressed divergent but overlapping interests between the two nations.
Andrew Small on the Origins of ‘China’s War With the West’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Small traces the downward trajectory of China’s relationships with the United States and EU countries.
The G20, APEC, and ASEAN Summits: Taking Stock of November 2022 Diplomacy in Asia
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What transpired at various summits in Asia this month?
Indonesian Quake Kills at Least 162 and Injures Hundreds
By Firman Taufiq and Edna Tarigan
A magnitude 5.6 quake shook Cianjur in West Java province in the late afternoon.
China’s Interference in Canada’s Elections
By Chauncey Jung
Allegations of election interference are the latest issue to sour Canada on Beijing.
What Explains Growing European Engagement in Central Asia?
By Alouddin Komilov
In recent years, the EU has shifted how it views Central Asia. That effort culminated recently with the first EU-Central Asia leaders summit.
Can China and the US Cooperate on Climate Change?
By Nima Khorrami
The China-U.S. technology rivalry will severely hinder the prospect of a common Sino-American approach to climate change.
Japan’s Historic Yen Depreciation
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan is concerned about the weak yen, but its policy options for responding are limited as a global recession looms.
A New Belt and Road Initiative Toolkit
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jacinta Chen.