Archive

2022

Page 74 of 308
The Chinese Communist Party’s Ride-or-Die Moment

The Chinese Communist Party’s Ride-or-Die Moment

By Tyler Roylance
At its upcoming congress, the party will triple down on a leader whose policies are proving increasingly self-defeating.
Renewed Sectarian Tensions Risk Radicalizing Crisis-hit Pakistan

Renewed Sectarian Tensions Risk Radicalizing Crisis-hit Pakistan

By Liam Gibson
Radicalization of the historically moderate Barelvi sub-sect and rapid growth of the local Islamic State chapter could trigger a new wave of inter-communal violence.

Tajik Journalist Abdullo Ghurbati Sentenced to 7.5 Years After Closed-Door Trial

Tajik Journalist Abdullo Ghurbati Sentenced to 7.5 Years After Closed-Door Trial

By Catherine Putz
Half a dozen journalists in Tajikistan have been detained in the last few months in a worrying, and wide, crackdown on media in the country.

Power Back in Bangladesh After Grid Failure Causes Blackout

Power Back in Bangladesh After Grid Failure Causes Blackout

By Associated Press
Bangladesh's recent impressive economic growth has been threatened by power shortages.

Final Hurdles to Settling the Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border: Local Opposition

Final Hurdles to Settling the Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border: Local Opposition

By Catherine Putz
Outside the Kyrgyz president's recent meeting with residents in Uzgen, villagers reportedly held signs reading “It is better to give life than land!”
Malaysia Confirms Budget Announcement Amid Election Speculation

Malaysia Confirms Budget Announcement Amid Election Speculation

By Sebastian Strangio
Rumors continue to circulate that Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is preparing to call a snap general election.

Philippine Radio Commentator and Marcos Critic Shot Dead

Philippine Radio Commentator and Marcos Critic Shot Dead

By Sebastian Strangio
The killing of Percival Mabasa underscored the country's status as one of the world's most perilous for journalists.
Cornerstone No More? The Changing Role of ASEAN in Indonesian Foreign Policy

Cornerstone No More? The Changing Role of ASEAN in Indonesian Foreign Policy

By Mabda Haerunnisa Fajrilla Sidiq
Rumors of the eclipse of the Southeast Asian bloc in the country's foreign policy thinking have been greatly exaggerated.

‘Condolence Diplomacy’ and Australia-Japan Relations

‘Condolence Diplomacy’ and Australia-Japan Relations

By Daisuke Akimoto
The Australia-Japan “special strategic partnership” was once again on display during former Prime Minister Abe’s funeral.

Solomon Islands Insisted China References Be Removed Before Signing US-Pacific Partnership Declaration

Solomon Islands Insisted China References Be Removed Before Signing US-Pacific Partnership Declaration

By Nick Perry
Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele explained why his government was going to refuse to sign the pact.

Sri Lanka’s IMF Saga

Sri Lanka’s IMF Saga

By Soumya Bhowmick
Once again, the country is forced to seek a bailout from the IMF – with all the costs and benefits that entails.
The Korea-US Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group: Evaluation and Issues

The Korea-US Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group: Evaluation and Issues

By Park Ki-Chul
3 points need to be addressed in future working-level EDSCG meetings in order to resolve the fundamental insecurity presented by the North Korean nuclear threat.

Page 74 of 308