Archive
2025
Why So Many Cambodians Travel Abroad For Medical Care
By Menghun Kaing
People with serious illnesses often do not feel that they can rely on their own country's healthcare system.
Vietnam’s National Assembly Approves $8B Rail Link to China
By Sebastian Strangio
The project is expected to reinforce the already strong economic linkages between northern Vietnam and southern China.
Is Anti-CPP Pro-Khmer Rouge? An Open Letter to Cambodia’s Justice Minister
By David Hutt
The Cambodian government still hasn't offered a convincing explanation for why it is outlawing the "denial" of Khmer Rouge atrocities.
The Nansei Islands: Japan’s Frontline in a Taiwan Emergency
By Takahashi Kosuke
China is ramping up its military actions and raising tensions in the Nansei Islands. Japan is bolstering its presence in response. Locals are caught in the middle.
Mongolian Public Raises Outcry Over Air Pollution and Public Health Concerns
By Enkhuun Byambadorj and Bolor Lkhaajav
The government's response to date, however, has only confirmed perceptions that it isn't serious about tackling the issue.
The NUG’s Troubling Response to Aung San Suu Kyi Arrest Warrant in Rohingya Genocide Case
By Shafiur Rahman
An Argentine court considers Aung San Suu Kyi complicit in the Rohingya genocide of 2017. The NUG rejects that – and, worryingly, so do some Rohingya advocacy groups.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Kazakhstan’s Main Oil Export Outlet in Russia
By Paolo Sorbello
UAVs damaged a pumping station of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
Australia’s Intelligence Chief Expects More Communal Violence in a Worsening Security Environment
By Michelle Grattan
The ASIO chief’s Annual Threat Assessment painted a dark picture of the next five years, warning of “more security surprises” in Australia.
Why Are Some Chinese EV Startups Failing Despite the Industry’s Global Success?
By Zhen Zhang, Peng Gao, and Yayuan Mo
China’s EV industry stands at a crossroads, with its rapid expansion reshaping global supply chains and industrial landscapes.
How China Integrated the PLA’s Aerospace-related Forces
By Ying Yu Lin
Through several rounds of reform, China has moved to consolidate control of its aerospace-related military units – including ballistic missile defense – under a single command.
Tokyo’s Shining, Segregated Future
By Paul Christensen
In Japan’s capital, “redevelopment” serves to destroy public space and fuel exclusionary endeavors.
Gwadar Book Festival: A Literary Call to Action Amid Climate Crisis
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
The festival shone the spotlight on climate change, rallying voices for resilience in a city facing the brunt of environmental vulnerabilities.