Archive
February 2023
Nine Southeast Asian States Vote to Condemn Russian War on Ukraine
By Sebastian Strangio
Of the 11 nations of Southeast Asia, only Laos and Vietnam abstained from the resolution demanding a Russian withdrawal.
Keep an Eye on the Japan-Korea Joint Development Zone
By Jaehyoung Ju
As far as maritime flashpoints in the Asia-Pacific go, don’t sleep on the potential expiration of the JDZ between Japan and South Korea.
Can China Be the JCPOA’s Last Hope?
By Jacopo Scita
As demonstrated during President Raisi’s visit to China, a return to the Iran nuclear deal is very much in Beijing’s interests. So why is China not pushing for exactly that?
As Russia’s Military Stumbles in Ukraine, Chinese Strategists Are Taking Notes
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
China is drawing lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Chinese military sources can tell us exactly what the PLA is learning.
China Blasts Pentagon Official’s Taipei Visit Amid Flurry of US-Taiwan Exchanges
By Associated Press
A reported visit to Taiwan by the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for China joined a string of high-profile exchanges.
Mongolia, UK Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
By Bolor Lkhaajav
In 1963, Britain became the first Western country to recognize Mongolia.
Why Asia – and the World – Must Stand With Ukraine
By Elbegdorj Tsakhia
“If Ukraine stops fighting, the free world will face continuous intimidation and further extermination,” writes former Mongolian President Elbegdorj.
Bangladesh Calls for Revision of Power Purchasing Deal With Adani
By Shafi Md Mostofa
New Delhi has distanced itself from a controversial and unequal deal between Adani Power and the Bangladesh Power Development Board.
China, ASEAN to ‘Accelerate Consultations’ on South China Sea Code
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite promises from the Indonesian and Chinese foreign ministers, there is little reason to expect rapid progress on the long-awaited Code of Conduct.
Politics Drives Assam’s Crackdown on Child Marriage
By Kavita Chowdhury
Most of those arrested for underage marriage in the Northeast Indian state are Muslim men.
Australia Gets Tough on Foreign Government Intimidation of Cambodian, Rwandan Diasporas
By David Whitehouse
The country's minister of home affairs has spoken out about those who are being “threatened, harassed, or intimidated” because of diaspora protests in Australia.
Despite Opposition, Philippines Ratifies RCEP Trade Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The massive free trade pact has faced opposition from agricultural groups, who fear it could open the country to a wave of imported produce.