Category
Interviews

February 23, 2021
John Burgess on the Modern Life of Angkor Wat
By Sebastian Strangio
Cambodia's wondrous temples reflect the various stages of the country's history, from colonialism to revolution to the present era of mass tourism.

February 16, 2021
Discussing Kyrgyzstan’s Political Drama with Kadyr Toktogulov
By Catherine Putz
After a tumultuous 2020, Kyrgyzstan faces continued political and economic challenges in 2021.

February 09, 2021
China’s Ambitions Generating Global Pushback – Though Unevenly, Scholar Argues
By Abhijnan Rej
“America’s most strident decouplers are no longer in the White House, but China’s own are still hard at work,” Luke Patey warned The Diplomat.

February 05, 2021
Entrepreneurship, Business, and Economic Reform in North Korea
By Jongsoo Lee
An interview with Geoffrey See, founder of Choson Exchange.

February 02, 2021
Duyeon Kim on South Korea’s Foreign Policy Priorities
By Shannon Tiezzi
How the Moon administration is seeking to navigate its most pressing challenges, from North Korea to the U.S.-China cold war.

January 26, 2021
Cherian George on Singapore’s Political Evolution
By Sebastian Strangio
"The main reason why leaders won’t reform the system is probably that they find the current situation far too comfortable."

January 20, 2021
Zhang Jian Vs. Jack Ma: CCP Capitalism
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Elisabeth Köll.

January 12, 2021
Slow Anti-Americanism in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
“U.S. power can inadvertently shift politics even in regions like Central Asia where the United States is remote.”

January 12, 2021
Grand Gambits: On Empire and Geopolitics in the Asia-Pacific
By Abhijnan Rej
A new book delves into imperial legacies – and how they continue to shape the modern world.

January 07, 2021
The Brussels Effect and China: Shaping Tech Standards
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Anu Bradford.

December 22, 2020
Aim Sinpeng on the Dynamics of Social Media in Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
"The Internet and social media’s arrival in the region have led to unprecedented levels of grassroots activism across societies."

December 15, 2020
Checking in on Uzbekistan’s Political Progress in 2020: An Interview With Farkhod Tolipov
By Catherine Putz
"Despite obvious advancement in reforms in various spheres, one direction of reforms remains very slow: it is the sphere of political reforms."