Archive
2022
The Case for South Korea to Go Nuclear
By Seong-Chang Cheong
It may be the best option for the South Korea-U.S. alliance to deter a nuclear war with North Korea.
India-Pakistan Dialogue: Past Trends and Future Prospects
By Bashir Ali Abbas
When it comes to India-Pakistan dialogue, what comes first: Fixing the overarching bilateral relationship or discussing Kashmir?
Pakistan’s Election Commission Disqualifies Ex-PM Imran Khan
By Munir Ahmed
Khan will lose his National Assembly seat and has been disallowed from holding public office for five years.
Mallikarjun Kharge Takes Over the Reins of India’s Congress Party
By Kavita Chowdhury
Will the veteran politician be able to revive the party organization and increase Congress vote share in the 2024 general election?
Meta Promises to Combat Misinformation Ahead of Malaysian Election
By Sebastian Strangio
It remains unclear whether these promises can be reconciled with Facebook's attention-driven business model.
Myanmar Is the Leading Edge of Digital Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia
By Gerard McDermott
The military junta is introducing Southeast Asia to the Chinese model of state surveillance and information control.
Marcos Turns to US To Fill Canceled Russian Helicopter Contract
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader said that his government has “secured an alternative supply from the United States.”
China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy: An Economic Nightmare for Thailand
By Tita Sanglee
Try as it might, the Thai government has been unable to fill the gaping hole left by millions of absent Chinese tourists.
India’s Mission DefSpace
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
What is most remarkable with Mission Defense Space is its goal to provide the private sector an opportunity to finally operate in India’s defense space sector.
Pacific Rim Finance Leaders Mull Ways to Curb Inflation
By Elaine Kurtenbach
APEC economies are focused on finding ways to help people cope with prices pushed higher by the fallout from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
To Deepen Relations With Uzbekistan, Turkey Leans on Cultural Appeal
By Niginakhon Saida
Amid a rapid rapprochement, Ankara has relied on soft power in Uzbekistan by strengthening cultural ties in language and education opportunities. But is it enough?
Sri Lankan Lawmakers Debate Bill to Trim Presidential Powers
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
A constitutional amendment to curtail presidential powers – again – was a key demand of the protests that drove the previous president and prime minister from office.