Archive
2022
Climate Migration: Indian Kids Find Hope in a New Language
By Aniruddha Ghosal
In the past decade, the number of climate migrants in India has been growing.
As Russia Mobilizes, Central Asian Embassies Warn Citizens Against Joining a Foreign War
By Catherine Putz
The risks of Central Asian migrant workers being pressured into joining Russia’s war effort have intensified in tandem with Moscow’s desperation.
Khmer Rouge Tribunal Upholds Genocide Conviction
By Luke Hunt
The ECCC delivers its final verdict with closure on the horizon.
US Moves Toward ‘Strategic Clarity’ Reveal Old Rifts in China-US Relations
By Kuan-Ting Chen and Joe Baldock
As President Biden doubles down on his commitment to defend Taiwan, the discrepancies between Chinese and U.S. interpretations of their foundational diplomatic policies are beginning to show.
Asian Development Bank Cuts Forecasts to Reflect Weakening Outlook
By Elaine Kurtenbach
The ADB cut its estimate for growth in Asia’s developing economies to 4.3 percent, down from an earlier forecast of 5.2 percent. But the slowdown is not evenly distributed.
China’s Public Opinion Is Shifting Away From Russia
By Mu Chunshan
Anyone relying only on official pronouncements and the state media may have missed that Chinese public opinion is turning against Russia – and toward Ukraine – as the war drags on.
The US Opioid Problem Is Also a China Problem
By Jim Crotty
China makes the bulk of fentanyl precursor chemicals and shows little interest in stopping the outflow.
Sri Lanka to Move Away From China and Toward Economic Integration With India
By P.K. Balachandran
In a recent address, President Wickremesinghe defended the Chinese-built Hambantota port but pledged to address India’s security concerns.
Yoon Suk-yeol’s UN Debut Overshadowed by Japan-South Korea Summit Debacle
By Mitch Shin
Yoon emphasized his support for “freedom” in a U.N. General Assembly address, but most attention focused on the dimming chances of a summit with Japan’s Kishida Fumio.
Tensions Escalate Along Bangladesh-Myanmar Border
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Shelling from Myanmar into the Bangladeshi side of the border has increased in recent weeks, resulting in death and injuries to Rohingya.
Filipino Victims: Justice Elusive Decades After Martial Law
By Jim Gomez
"I think the biggest lesson which we have always emphasized is that it's not enough that you overthrow a dictator."
Afghan Students Are Unable to Resume Studies in Indian Universities
By Tarushi Aswani
Many students who returned to Afghanistan during the pandemic lockdowns have been denied Indian visas.