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February 2023

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Philippines Lodges Formal Protests With China Following Laser Incident

Philippines Lodges Formal Protests With China Following Laser Incident

By Sebastian Strangio
As relations between Manila and Washington rapidly improve, Beijing is upping the intensity in disputed parts of the South China Sea.
South Korea Should be Taking Notes on Ukraine

South Korea Should be Taking Notes on Ukraine

By Emily Schroen
A potential humanitarian crisis looms across the country's northern border. It needs to be prepared.

Can Huawei Defy Geopolitical Gravity This Time?

Can Huawei Defy Geopolitical Gravity This Time?

By Lyu Jiaran and Dingding Chen
The White House is considering blocking Huawei's access to items below the 5G level, a move that would have a far-reaching impact on the Chinese tech giant. 

Separatist Rebels in Papua Say Kidnapped New Zealand Pilot Is Safe

Separatist Rebels in Papua Say Kidnapped New Zealand Pilot Is Safe

By Niniek Karmini
The pilot was taken after landing a small plane with five passengers, intent on evacuating 15 workers building a health center that had earlier been threatened by separatist rebels.

What Do Bangladeshis Really Think of the Rohingya?

What Do Bangladeshis Really Think of the Rohingya?

By Kristina Kironska and Michał Lubina
A recent Sinophone Borderlands public opinion survey sheds light on Bangladeshi views of the Rohingya, roughly a million of whom have been forced to seek refuge in Bangladesh.
China-Australia Trade War Shows No Sign of Abating 

China-Australia Trade War Shows No Sign of Abating 

By Jianli Yang
Despite recent signs of a diplomatic thaw, nothing has changed in the policies of either China or Australia.

India Ups Its Game in the Middle East

India Ups Its Game in the Middle East

By Husain Haqqani and Aparna Pande
India's response to the earthquake emergency in Turkey and Syria is not just humanitarian. It’s strategic.
South Korea’s First Attempt at Going Nuclear

South Korea’s First Attempt at Going Nuclear

By Gabriela Bernal
Seoul attempted to attain nuclear weapons back in the 1970s, only to be stopped by heavy pressure from Washington.

France-India-UAE Trilateral: India’s Minilateral Engagements Ticks Up

France-India-UAE Trilateral: India’s Minilateral Engagements Ticks Up

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The trilateral partnership has the potential to emerge as an action-oriented minilateral in the broader Indo-Pacific.

In China, a Web of Actors Weave Foreign Policy

In China, a Web of Actors Weave Foreign Policy

By Carlo J.V. Caro
Beijing is often framed as a unitary actor, but the reality is that many actors influence policy decisions.

What the US Tech Layoffs Mean for India

What the US Tech Layoffs Mean for India

By Jagriti Gangopadhyay and Srijan Sengupta
Thousands of Indian IT professionals were hit by the layoffs. That could entice more Indian tech workers to stay in their homeland to work.
Pakistan Hikes Natural Gas Taxes in Bid to Restart IMF Bailout

Pakistan Hikes Natural Gas Taxes in Bid to Restart IMF Bailout

By Muir Ahmed and Riaz Khan
The government's bid to revive a $6 billion bailout led it to hike taxes on natural gas for domestic and industrial consumers from 16 percent to 112 percent.

South Korea’s Interior Minister Impeached for Role in Itaewon Tragedy

South Korea’s Interior Minister Impeached for Role in Itaewon Tragedy

By Chelsie Alexandre
For the first time in South Korea’s modern history, a sitting cabinet member has been impeached by the country’s parliament. 
What Happened to the Chinese Balloon Over Latin America?

What Happened to the Chinese Balloon Over Latin America?

By Francisco Vázquez
Amid U.S. allegations of espionage, another Chinese balloon appeared over Latin America. How did regional governments respond?

South Korea, US, Japan Focus on North Korea’s Nuclear Threat at Trilateral Meeting

South Korea, US, Japan Focus on North Korea’s Nuclear Threat at Trilateral Meeting

By Mitch Shin
The countries reaffirmed their trilateral coordination to cope with North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.

Bollywood Film ‘Pathaan’ Pushes Back Against Modi Regime’s Hate Agenda

Bollywood Film ‘Pathaan’ Pushes Back Against Modi Regime’s Hate Agenda

By Kavita Chowdhury
The movie, which is about an Indian operative and a Pakistani spy joining hands to save humanity from annihilation, counters the fear-mongering of Hindutva votaries.

Indian Officials Search BBC Offices in Delhi After Modi Documentary

Indian Officials Search BBC Offices in Delhi After Modi Documentary

By Krutika Pathi
The raid came weeks after the British broadcaster released a controversial documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Cambodia Defends Closure of Independent Media Outlet Amid International Outcry

Cambodia Defends Closure of Independent Media Outlet Amid International Outcry

By Sebastian Strangio
The closure of Voice of Democracy has prompted a wave of condemnations from Western governments. Will actions follow?

Indonesia and Malaysia Saw Strong Economic Growth in 2022

Indonesia and Malaysia Saw Strong Economic Growth in 2022

By James Guild
Last year saw several Southeast Asian economies bounce back from the distortions and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philippines Accuses Chinese Vessel of Using Laser Against Coast Guard

Philippines Accuses Chinese Vessel of Using Laser Against Coast Guard

By Sebastian Strangio
The alleged incident took place close to Second Thomas Shoal in a disputed part of the South China Sea.

It’s Time for Myanmar’s Neighbors to Sideline the Military Junta

It’s Time for Myanmar’s Neighbors to Sideline the Military Junta

By Jordan Eriksson
For their own interests, if nothing else, India, Thailand, and China need to throw their support behind the country's resistance movement.

Andrew Hsia’s China Visit and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations

Andrew Hsia’s China Visit and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations

By Bao Xiao
The KMT and CCP are seeking to optimize their cross-strait policies in advance of next year's Taiwanese election.

Disillusioned, Ladakh Turns to Protests

Disillusioned, Ladakh Turns to Protests

By Sajid Raina and Attaul Munim Zahid
Ladakh once celebrated its shift to union territory status. Now its people are protesting against broken promises.
Japan’s Prime Minister Battles Fallout After Anti-LGBTQ Gaffe

Japan’s Prime Minister Battles Fallout After Anti-LGBTQ Gaffe

By Thisanka Siripala
The Japanese government’s handling of homophobic comments by a top aide is under intense scrutiny as it seeks to revive a formally shelved LGBTQ bill.

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