Archive
2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Nick Perry
Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele explained why his government was going to refuse to sign the pact.
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
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.