Archive
September 2023
Canada Expels Indian Diplomat as it Investigates a Sikh’s Killing
By Krutika Pathi and Rob Gillies
Bilateral relations have been strained. India alleges that Canada shelters Khalistan terrorists and trade talks have been derailed.
Backsliding Reformists: Malaysia’s Government Revives Crackdown on Media Freedoms
By Daniel Kam
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is using the same repressive tools against his opponents that were used against his party during its years in opposition.
Cambodian Ministry Threatens Independent Media Outlet With Closure
By Sebastian Strangio
The Ministry of Agriculture says that CambojaNews could go the way of VOD, a bilingual news site that was shut down in February.
Maldives’ Presidential Elections: What’s Next?
By Rishabh Yadav
What the first round results tell us about the September 30 run-off – and what that will mean for Maldives' geopolitical position moving forward.
The Geopolitics of the New India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
IMEC is touted as a counter to China’s BRI, but the scale and scope of the latter initiative is much greater.
In India, Hindutva Schools Are Indoctrinating Poor Children
By Tarushi Aswani
In rural India, private schools run by the Ekal Foundation provide access to education – but force children to imbibe divisive teachings that preach Hindu superiority.
Why the Indigenous ‘Voice’ Has Proved a Tough Sell in Australia
By Grant Wyeth
The last federal election was a vote against instability, not for any great positive vision. The public resistance to the proposed Voice to Parliament reflects that dynamic.
China Flies 103 Military Planes Toward Taiwan
By Associated Press
40 of the planes crossed the symbolic median line between mainland China and Taiwan.
Japan’s Top J-pop Agency Battles Fallout From Sex Abuse Scandal
By Thisanka Siripala
The country's most prestigious talent agency is in damage control amid growing public outrage over sexual abuse.
China’s Increasingly Aggressive Tactics for Foreign Disinformation Campaigns
By Sarah Cook
Recent investigations and takedowns show more sophistication – and a greater willingness to intrude on domestic politics in target countries.
Sri Lankans Are Positive About Religious Diversity, Says Pew Survey
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The study also says that most Sri Lankans want monks and religious leaders to stay out of politics. Are political parties listening?
Is the US Coming Around to Backing India’s Position in Bangladesh?
By Mubashar Hasan
Is the priority it accords to containing China prompting the Biden administration to play along with India in standing by Bangladesh's PM Hasina?