Archive
2022
China Trade Down on Weak Global Demand, COVID Restrictions
By Joe McDonald
Even as China’s overall trade numbers dropped year-on-year in October, its trade surpluses with the U.S. and EU grew.
Rights Group Highlights Police Abuse in Karakalpakstan Crackdown
By Catherine Putz
Human Rights Watch says Uzbek security forces “unjustifiably” used lethal force to disperse generally peaceful demonstrators this summer.
Japan PM Promises Law to Help Unification Church Victims
By Mari Yamaguchi
Kishida is attempting to calm public outrage over his handling of his party's extensive ties to the Unification Church.
Germany’s Quietly Growing Relations With Japan
By Weijing Xing
While the whole world is talking about Chancellor Scholz’s controversial visit to China, Germany’s ties with Japan are growing quietly but significantly.
Universal Social Protection in Asia Is Within Reach – If We Have the Will
By Olivier De Schutter and Zina Nimeh
The global community could slash poverty in Asia at the click of a finger. We have the numbers to prove it.
How, Exactly, Can the US Strengthen Extended Deterrence?
By Clint Work
Strengthening deterrence isn’t all about concrete realities and advanced capabilities. It’s just as much – if not more – about perception.
Why Thailand’s Current Account Returned to Surplus in September
By James Guild
The development, driven by the revival of the tourism sector, suggests that the country is beginning to recover from the pandemic in earnest.
Putin to Skip East Asia Summit, No Certainty for G-20
By Sebastian Strangio
It is looking increasingly likely that the Russian leader will not be present at either summit – at least not physically.
Uranium Exploration Stepped Up In India’s Northeast
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
India’s emphasis on uranium exploration assumes importance in the context of goals set by the government to harness non-fossil energy.
Philippine Police Charge Prison Chief With Killing Popular Broadcaster
By Sebastian Strangio
Gerald Bantag has been accused of masterminding the October 3 shooting of the journalist Percival Mabasa.
Nepalis Feel the Human Toll of Qatar’s World Cup
By Roshan Sedhai and Samik Kharel
Far from demanding accountability from Qatar, South Asian governments have often been mute spectators to the plight of workers and their families at home.
3 Takeaways From International Fleet Review 2022 in Japan
By Takahashi Kosuke
From strong representation among Asian navies to a “coincidence” involving a U.S. aircraft carrier.