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April 20, 2024
Indian Democracy’s Tryst With Trust
By Ajay Gudavarthy
Elections in India represent a paradoxical see-saw between trust and crises of legitimacy.
April 18, 2024
Is Maldives Ready for Its Tactical Drones?
By Athaulla A Rasheed
Maldives has launched its first tactical drones. The eyes in the sky will improve the country’s defense force’s monitoring, surveillance, and data capabilities.
April 18, 2024
Red Shirt Leader’s Return Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal in Thailand
By Thanapat Pekanan
Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its political landscape?
April 16, 2024
China’s Influence Weighs Heavily on Solomon Islands Election
By Priestley Habru
Chinese cash is reaping political rewards ahead of the Solomon Islands election as the West fails to walk the talk in its Pacific step-up.
April 15, 2024
How Conservative Media Fuels Australia’s Nuclear Power Debate
By Phil McManus
Debates over nuclear power in Australia continue to be stoked not by industry or voters, but by the media.
April 11, 2024
How India’s Beaches Can Unlock a Nuclear-powered Future
By Rudra Prasad Pradhan and Kalyani Yeola
India’s indigenous nuclear reactor prototype and abundant thorium reserves hold the key to the country’s future energy security.
April 10, 2024
Uttarakhand’s Civil Code Breeds an Indian Surveillance State
By Sadaf Javed and Reecha Das
Efforts to address social issues risk being co-opted for political gain or used to further divisive agendas.
April 08, 2024
Challenges Ahead for Indonesia’s Interfaith Couples
By Hartini
An Indonesian Supreme Court decision in 2023 made it harder for interfaith couples to have their marriages recognized.
March 27, 2024
Singapore’s Race to Self-sufficiency in Malaysia Water Clash
By TamilSalvi Mari
Building tensions between Singapore and Malaysia over a water agreement are setting the two on a collision course over scarcity and sustainability.
March 26, 2024
Why the Rohingya Are Being Treated the Way They Are
By Nasreen Chowdhory
Leading precarious lives in camps in Bangladesh and India, stateless Rohingya face an uncertain future.
March 22, 2024
How Feasible Is Nuclear Power for Australia?
By Alan Finkel
Nuclear power is a credible source of abundant zero-emissions electricity, but it would take 20 years to commence operations from a standing start in Australia.
March 21, 2024
China Changes Tack on Water Politics
By Fengshi Wu
Long a source of tension with its neighbors, China’s transboundary rivers are opening opportunities for regional cooperation.