Topic
Society
China’s Self-Pitying Empire
By David Hutt
The Chinese film "No More Bets," which details the human cost of Southeast Asia-based cyberscam operations, has become a massive hit on the mainland.
Indian Government to Terminate Free Movement Regime With Myanmar
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Concerns over illegal migration from Myanmar, rising criminal activities including the poppy trade, and cross-border militant activity underlies the government decision.
Confronting Digital Authoritarianism Through Digital Democracy: Lessons From Taiwan
By Michael Caster
Taiwan bears the brunt of foreign information manipulation from China. In response, it has embraced transparency and civic participation.
One Woman’s Journey From South Asia to Mexico, and From Slave to Spiritual Icon
By Diego Javier Luis
Catarina de San Juan’s life is a snapshot of Spain’s colonization – and the often-overlooked history of the Pacific slave trade.
The State of Emergency in Papua New Guinea: Balancing Order and Rights
By Phil Glover and Warren Doudle
The state of emergency in Papua New Guinea, declared following unprecedented riots, underscores the complex challenge of balancing public order with civil liberties.
Watching Taiwan’s Free Elections, Chinese Internet Users Lament One-Party Rule
By Yaqiu Wang
Quickly censored comments reveal a bitter rejection of Beijing’s official line on the Taiwanese balloting.
Cannabis Crunch: Thailand’s Sudden Reversal on Marijuana Legalization
By Prem Singh Gill
The country is tightening its laws on marijuana use, just 18 months after becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize the drug.
The Past, Present, and Future of Legal Empowerment in Bangladesh
By Manzoor Hasan and Arafat Reza
Civil society groups and NGOs seeking to protect rights in Bangladesh have made notable progress, but the movement faces new challenges today.
China’s Population Falls for a 2nd Straight Year as Births Continue to Drop
By Ken Moritsugu
Even after China scrapped the “one-child policy,” births have dropped for seven straight years.
How India’s Sweets Industry Has Adapted to Diabetes
By Ishita Dey
The link between sweets and diabetes has introduced a new challenge that sweets shops have decided to tackle head-on.
The Plight of Deported Afghans
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
An unending refugee and humanitarian crisis the world seems to have forgotten.
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Again Designated as Religious Freedom Violators, Granted Waivers
By Catherine Putz
Yet again, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan – alongside Saudi Arabia and Pakistan – have been granted waivers from sanctions related to their religious freedom violations.