Archive
February 2023
Autocrats and the Ukraine War: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Raymond Kuo.
Anti-China Rhetoric Is Off the Charts in Western Media
By Chandran Nair
The mass hysteria reflects the biases inherent in the world’s most powerful media outlets.
A North Korean Successor at the Korean People’s Army Parade?
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Extreme caution is required when interpreting the public appearances of Kim’s daughter.
Why Did Bangladesh’s Kuki Chin Flee to India’s Northeast?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Military operations to rid the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Islamist extremists targeted their suspected local allies, including Kuki Chin militants.
Sri Lanka Government Develops Cold Feet, Calls Off Local Elections
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Fearing that it will be routed in elections, the ruling party unleashed a propaganda campaign to convince people that elections amid the economic crisis are a bad idea.
Philippines, US in Talks for Joint Patrols in South China Sea: Official
By Sebastian Strangio
A spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard said it was a "certainty” that joint patrols would resume in the near future.
Are Foreign Investors Returning to Southeast Asia in 2023?
By James Guild
With regional financial markets less dependent than ever on foreign capital, a lot less is hanging on the question than in years past.
Prayut Closes the Gap in Preferred Choice for Thailand’s Next PM
By Sebastian Strangio
A new poll shows the Thai leader as the preferred candidate among respondents in the capital Bangkok.
Turning Back the Clock in Indonesia
By Rizal Ramli
Since taking office in 2014, President Joko Widodo has made systematic efforts to weaken the country's democratic institutions and practices.
Why is Myanmar’s Air Force Bombing Civilian Targets?
By Sribala Subramanian
The attacks are “terrifying” residents of border areas and neighboring countries.
The Cambodian Government’s ‘Recommendations’ For Journalists
By Luke Hunt
This month's closure of the independent news outlet Voice of Democracy serves as a warning for those who fail to toe the government line.
Husain Haqqani on India-Pakistan Talks
By Sudha Ramachandran
“If India and Pakistan keep emotions out of it and approach their problems logically, there is room for advancing the relationship.”