Archive
May 2024
In Light of Photos, Kyrgyz Authorities Claim Detained Journalist Staged Her Own Bruises
By Catherine Putz
Bolot Temirov shared photos of the bruises he says his wife, Makhabat Tajibek kyzy, sustained in a Kyrgyz detention center in April. Prison authorities say they were inflicted by cell-mates at her request.
Decoding Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s Tour of Africa, Europe, and South Asia
By Rishi Gupta
Across this diverse geography, countering Chinese influence is one of Tokyo’s cardinal interests.
China’s Chang’e 6 Moon Mission Is a Game Changer
By Namrata Goswami
China’s bid to return lunar samples from the far side of the Moon will have long-term strategic and geopolitical implications.
Climate Change Hardly a Burning Issue for Indian Voters
By Sajan Thomas and Titto Idicula
The expectation for Indian politicians to “be with the people” now encompasses standing with them through their lived experiences of climate change.
Italy’s Foreign Policy: China and G-7 Leadership
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Rachel Rizzo.
The China Coast Guard and Beijing’s Strategic Ambiguity
By TSURUTA Jun
Chinese law is creating ambiguity at sea. Other coastal states need to respond.
Why AUKUS Will Not Become JAUKUS
By TSURUOKA Michito
Despite recent talk, Japan is unlikely to join the security partnership anytime soon.
India’s Election is More Than Halfway Done as Millions Vote in Fourth Round
By Sheikh Saaliq
Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir is among the 96 constituencies that voted today.
Will Arvind Kejriwal’s Release on Bail Be a Game Changer for AAP and INDIA?
By Kavita Chowdhury
The Delhi chief minister’s arrest is not only perceived as evidence of the BJP government’s vindictiveness but also has triggered sympathy for him.
India Completes Drawdown of its Military Personnel from Maldives
By Ahmed Naish
That done and dusted, Male issues conciliatory statements, asks Delhi to defer repayment of a $150 million loan.
Thailand Cuts Off Internet, Mobile Phone Connections to Myanmar Scam Hub
By Sebastian Strangio
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission says that connections supplying Shwe Kokko, a center of online fraud operations in Myanmar's Kayin State, were illegal.
Myanmar’s National Unity Government Must Be Doing Something Right
By Than N. Oo
While the country's shadow opposition has attracted criticism, it has made significant gains on both the political and diplomatic fronts.