Archive
2025
Vietnam’s Bureaucratic ‘Revolution’ Falls Short of True Reform
By Hai Hong Nguyen
Communist Party chief To Lam's project of institutional renovations stops short of the highest echelons of power.
Malaysian Government Moves to Block Ex-PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid
By Sebastian Strangio
The Attorney General's Chambers is seeking to challenge an Appeal Court decision that ruled in favor of imprisoned former leader Najib Razak last month.
OSCE Cancels Tajikistan Parliamentary Election Observation Mission
By Catherine Putz
Without guarantees that observers would be accredited, and an apparent lack of engagement by Dushanbe, the OSCE has chosen to cancel its monitoring mission.
How India Can Navigate Global Trade Shifts in Trump 2.0
By Somesh Mathur and Anusree Paul
Washington's targeted tariffs and protectionist policies will create complex challenges and opportunities for India
Trump’s Illegal Gaza Occupation Plan Puts Australia in a Bind
By Aiden Warren
Australia, and the rest of the nations in the Indo-Pacific, have major stakes in how this situation unfolds.
After a Secret Trial, Lengthy Sentences for Former Tajik Officials and Politicians
By Catherine Putz
Given the classified nature of the trial, the details of the alleged plot are unknown.
Quad and AUKUS Face an Uncertain Future Under Trump
By David M. Andrews
The challenge is to make a compelling case for Trump to support and endorse these partnerships.
Exiled Kyrgyz Government Critic Threatened With Extradition From Dubai
By Alva Omarova
Activist Tilekmat Kudaibergen uulu is the latest Kyrgyz dissident to face pressure from authorities while abroad.
Mongolia Signs Uranium Deal With French Nuclear Giant
By Bolor Lkhaajav
An investment agreement worth $1.6 billion will see France’s Orano Group and Mongolia’s MonAtom Group jointly develop the Zuuvch-Ovoo uranium mine.
China’s Overlooked AI Energy Edge Over the US: Cheaper Energy
By Sara Hsu
Much attention has been given to semiconductors, but it’s time to look at other elements in the AI supply chain that provide China with an advantage – starting with electricity.
The Trump Effect on China-US Strategic Competition: Disruption, Dealmaking, Deterrence
By Mercy A. Kuo
From transatlantic alliances to the Western Hemisphere, Trump is forcing a rethink of conventional assumptions as great power competition heats up.
US Tech Companies Embrace AI ‘Arms Race’ With China – and the Money It Brings
By Shannon Hong
U.S. tech CEOs have a clear financial interest in hyping the AI arms race, and the Trump administration is inclined to agree with that framing.