Topic
Politics
April 06, 2020
Sukhoi Plans for Su-57 Stealth Fighter Deliveries in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Aerospace Forces will begin receiving the Su-57 this year, according to Sukhoi Corporation.
April 06, 2020
How Will the Historic Southern Thailand Insurgency Coronavirus Ceasefire Affect Peace and Conflict?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the development is a notable and encouraging one, how it will impact the insurgency’s future dynamics is less clear.
April 06, 2020
Japan’s Prime Minister to Declare State of Emergency as Early as Tuesday
By Associated Press
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that he will declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures, but that there will be no hard lockdowns.
April 06, 2020
Indonesia and COVID-19: Living Dangerously Once Again
By Will Doran
For the third time, Indonesia faces a critical inflection point amid several converging crises.
April 03, 2020
The Philippines’ Coronavirus Lockdown Is Becoming a Crackdown
By Nick Aspinwall
Curfew violators, poor and displaced residents, activists, and alleged “fake news” disseminators are facing arrest and persecution as they accuse authorities of failing to provide relief.
April 02, 2020
Will the COVID-19 Crisis Spell the End of Cambodia’s Hun Sen?
By David Hutt
COVID-19 may not topple Cambodia’s Hun Sen, but its shockwaves could spark the beginning of the end of his rule.
April 02, 2020
Thailand Imposes New Coronavirus Curfew
By Associated Press
Thailand's prime minister announced a nationwide night curfew starting Friday to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
April 02, 2020
Singapore’s COVID-19 General Elections
By Bilveer Singh
How COVID-19 will influence Singapore’s soon to be held 2020 general elections?
April 02, 2020
Women in Vanuatu Vie for a Presence in Parliament
By Joshua Mcdonald
Vanuatu is one of three nations with no women in parliament. 17 female candidates are hoping to change that.
April 02, 2020
Elections in the Time of COVID-19
By Jenna Gibson
South Korea’s ruling party hopes to maintain its control of the legislature in upcoming election.
April 02, 2020
The Idea of India—And a Transition Toward Violent, Exclusionary Nationalism
By Nazir Ahmad and Muneeb Yousuf
What the nation meant for Tagore, Gandhi, and Nehru differs from what it means for the BJP and RSS.
April 02, 2020
Japan Rejects Lockheed Martin Plans for Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has rejected proposals by foreign manufacturers to develop a new fighter aircraft, according to a government spokesperson.