Archive
2022
Myanmar’s NUG Welcomes the Passage of the U.S. BURMA Act
By Luke Hunt
The legislation authorizes the Biden administration to begin providing non-lethal assistance to the opposition National Unity Government and its allies.
Australia’s Foreign Minister Heads to China in Latest Sign of a Thaw
By Associated Press
Minister Penny Wong's trip is raising hopes for progress on issues ranging from trade restrictions to detained Australians.
China-US Competition: Who Will Win the Digital Infrastructure Contest？
By Kenson Yeoh and Dingding Chen
China's vision for hybrid digital infrastructure is distinct from the United States' emphasis on dedicated digital infrastructure.
Rabuka Promises Change After Winning Close Fiji Election
By Nick Perry
Fiji will see a new leader for the first time in 16 years, but Sitiveni Rabuka is no stranger to power in the country.
What Does a Taliban School Curriculum Look Like?
By Lauryn Oates
Out: depictions of living things, human rights, foreign inventors, and elections. In: the “seeds of hatred against Western countries” and the rest of the Taliban’s core ideology.
No, Mauritius Will Not Give China a Military Base on the Chagos Islands
By Peter Harris
Fears of China occupying Diego Garcia have no basis in reality and should not be a pretext for Britain retaining control of the islands.
Kim Yo Jong Slams South Korean Experts’ Analysis of North Korea’s Missile Tests
By Mitch Shin
After South Korean experts criticized the capabilities of the North’s tested reconnaissance satellite, Kim Yo Jong published a statement rejecting their analysis.
Discussing an Eventful 2022 in Central Asia With Bruce Pannier
By Catherine Putz
Protests, unrest, war, and worry defined 2022 in Central Asia.
How COVID Shattered the ‘China Dream’
By Mercy A. Kuo
The China Dream and the dreams of the Chinese people are diverging, with deep repercussions for China’s future.
India’s Controversial Data Protection Bill
By Kavita Chowdhury
Among its contentious clauses is one that grants blanket exemption to central investigative agencies on the grounds of national security.
Hyderabad Symbolizes India’s Embrace of Surveillance, Facial Recognition Tech
By Rishabh R, Jain
India’s National Crime Records Bureau is building what could be among the world's largest facial recognition systems.
Why Economic Nationalism is on the Rise in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Indonesia reflects the growing global trend of nations intervening in markets in pursuit of domestic development and strategic goals.