Archive
May 2024
The Corporate Takeover of India’s Media
By R Srinivasan
Press freedom in India has been badly hit by the gobbling up of media platforms by a few large companies.
Elections in Panama: The China Factor
By Carlos Eduardo Piña
After Panama’s May 5 presidential election, the country’s next president must prioritize a long-term strategy with China that puts Panama’s development at the forefront.
Fiji and Rabuka’s Peacemaking Ambitions
By Merewalesi Nailatikau
The prime minister is promoting his “Ocean of Peace” concept, despite significant dissonance within Fiji’s foreign policy.
Why China Is Wary of US ‘Ironclad’ Alliance With the Philippines
By Bree Megivern
Even though Balikatan is almost a 40-year tradition, this year’s exercises are larger and more pronounced than past iterations. And China is watching.
China’s 3rd Aircraft Carrier, the Fujian, Begins Its Maiden Sea Trial
By Takahashi Kosuke
Once deployed, China’s largest warship will project unprecedented striking power in the Indo-Pacific region.
KMT Continues Outreach to Beijing With Legislators’ Trip to China
By Brian Hioe
Less than a month after former President Ma Ying-jeou's meeting with Xi Jinping, the KMT sent 17 sitting legislators to China as an “ice breaker.”
UK Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Central Asia: Deciphered
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
What did U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s trip across Central Asia achieve?
As India Votes, Misinformation Surges on Social Media
By David Klepper and Krutika Pathi
Political advertisements and posts contain anti-Muslim hate speech, Hindu nationalist narratives, and misogynistic posts.
Where is Aung San Suu Kyi?
By Sribala Subramanian
Myanmar's ousted leader was reportedly whisked out of jail during a heatwave.
EU, UN Reschedule Launch of Anti-human Trafficking Project in Cambodia After Questions About Venue
By Jack Brook
The event was scheduled to take place at a hotel owned by the L.Y.P. Group conglomerate, which also owns a casino with links to forced scamming operations.
Philippines Again Accuses China of Inflaming Maritime Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this week, two Philippine vessels were damaged in the latest confrontation with China Coast Guard patrol boats in the South China Sea.
Microsoft CEO Announces AI Investments in Indonesia, Thailand
By Sebastian Strangio
Satya Nadella has pledged to expand the infrastructure needed to support the firm's AI services in the fast-growing region.