Archive
2025

Indifferent to Alarming Surge in Hate Speech, India Outrages Over Comic’s Crass Comment on YouTube Show
By Kavita Chowdhury
There was a 74 percent increase in hate speech in 2024. But neither the government nor the public seems alarmed.

India and the New Trumpian World Order
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The new world order would not disadvantage India. On the contrary, it would do well in a Trumpian world.

‘Ne Zha 2’: China’s Latest Tech Success
By Vincent Chow
“Ne Zha 2” has shattered several box office records while sparking national pride in China's cultural strength.

Malaysia Will Amend Law on Public Protests, Prime Minister Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim also said that ongoing investigations against protest organizers would be dropped and that “no further action will be taken.”

Thai Army Repatriates Around 260 Scam Victims From Eastern Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Bangkok has taken a number of recent measures to clamp down on the cyberfraud operations in the border region.

New Zealand’s Kiribati Aid Review Further Opens Door for Chinese Influence
By Jonah Bock
Washington should take note.

Indonesia Is on the Verge of Natural Gas Dilemma
By Rafi Adis Subarna
Having accorded natural gas an important place in its energy transition, Jakarta faces a growing imbalance between rising consumption and falling domestic production.

Scrapping the Free Movement Regime With Myanmar Has Created Challenges for India
By Maha Siddiqui
The India-Myanmar border is not only a frontier that New Delhi needs to secure, but is also a vital tool in India’s foreign policy.

As the World Celebrates Valentine’s Day, Has Indonesia Lost Its Loving Feeling?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Despite being embraced by the young, the country's religious authorities have long viewed it as a potentially corrupting influence.

The Financial Scandal at Indonesian Tech Unicorn eFishery, Explained
By James Guild
The agritech firm's troubles reflect some of the broader challenges facing Indonesia's nascent tech sector.

10 Hard Questions for Dr. Yunus and the Young Revolutionaries in Bangladesh
By Anu Anwar
Bangladesh stands at a historic crossroads. We must not fail.

Sanakham Dam Sparks Fear and Anguish Along the Thai-Lao Border
By Tom Fawthrop
A long-dreaded dam project on Laos’ side of the border is moving forward, despite opposition from locals.