Archive
2025

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.

Trump’s Ukraine Peace Gambit: Consequences for Taiwan’s Security
By Zi Yang
The settlement of the Ukraine conflict in a manner reminiscent of the 1938 Munich Agreement could entice more states to resolve disputes militarily. Taiwan especially looks ever more vulnerable.

The Discourse on Taiwan Needs a Vibeshift
By Arthur Kroen
Taiwan’s history of resistance against colonizers – whether European, Japanese, or Chinese – and multi-ethnic nation-building deserves recognition.

How the US Aid Freeze Harms Taiwan’s Geopolitical Interests
By Pei-Yu Wei
From the direct (military assistance) to the indirect (waning U.S. influence), the freeze could have dire implications for Taiwan’s foreign policy interests.

How Trump’s Pursuit of Cheap Oil Will Impact India’s Energy Security
By Saswata Chaudhury
Trump's promotion of fossil fuel-driven growth poses significant challenges, but there are mitigating factors as well.

Caught in the Shockwave: Japan-US Relations Under Trump
By Craig Kafura
Despite the good feelings following the first Ishiba-Trump summit, there are major challenges ahead.

Government-Coalition Deal Secures Sweeping New Regime for Political Donations and Spending
By Michelle Grattan
From spending caps to lower thresholds for donation disclosures, the reforms are the most comprehensive changes to Australia’s electoral system in four decades.

How India’s China Challenge Is Reshaping Its Domestic and Foreign Policy
By Aadil Brar
China-India geopolitical competition has notably shaped Indian domestic and foreign policy for decades – as it still does.

Indian Defense Production: Relying on Self-reliance
By Ajai Shukla
Just 1.91 percent of GDP was allocated for defense in the recent annual budget. Can India afford to buy the expensive weapons on display at Aero India 2025?

China’s ¥5.6 Trillion Real Estate Support Has Yet to Deliver. Here’s Why.
By David Tingxuan Zhang
The “whitelist” policy was supposed to restore financing to stalled projects. So why have housing completion and financing rates both dropped?

The Russia-Ukraine War Is Both Challenge and Opportunity for Sri Lanka
By Rathindra Kuruwita
By formalizing and regulating the deployment of its ex-soldiers as mercenaries, Sri Lanka could address economic, social, and geopolitical challenges.

Philippines Seeks to Fulfill Submarine ‘Dream’ as Part of Modernization Plan
By Sebastian Strangio
Manila has allocated nearly $2 billion for the acquisition of a submarine fleet to help defend its dispersed island geography.