2022/02/17 |
Presidential Politics Heats up in Indonesia
Jokowi and his coalition partners have been preoccupied not just with the remaining two years of this presidential term, but also with the remainder of the decade. They have been prepared to countenance options that are contrary to democratic principles.
2022/07/05 |
How the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Works — And How It Will Affect Taiwan
The IPEF represents a deepening of the U.S.’s economic ties with countries in the Indo-Pacific. Though Taiwan has not been included, there are opportunities for similar initiatives.
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Tired Of Visiting Taipei Zoo, Taipei 101 And The National Palace Museum? Let Locals Show You The Attractions Actually Worth Seeing In Taipei
If you really want to get to know Taipei, why not put yourself in the shoes of locals and walk into the alleys? See how people live in this city and you will discover the Taipei daily life is the view worth seeing.
2022/03/17 |
How the ‘Two Myanmars’ View the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The split mirrors Myanmar’s military and political differences.
2022/06/10 |
Local Groups Are Surveying Cemeteries in New Taipei, Marking a Possible Change in Public Opinions Towards Graveyard Heritage
Activists are making a case to the city government why these cemeteries are valuable heritage resources through their survey.
2022/08/10 |
ICC Pushes Probe on the Philippines’ Drug War
The Philippines’ decision not to rejoin the International Criminal Court sets a precedent for other countries to leave multilateral institutions whenever state leaders feel intimidated or uncomfortable.
2022/09/19 |
Yoon Scrambles To Restore Domestic Confidence
With approval ratings bottoming out at 24%, President Yoon Suk-yeol carried out the first reshuffle of his office, but it's too early to tell whether the move will restore domestic confidence in his presidency.
2022/05/08 |
The Richest Man in the Philippines Is Taking Over the Country’s Water. These People Are Out To Stop Him.
Manny Villar, a billioniare, is behind an effort to privatize water supplies throughout the Philippines with the company Primewater Incoporated. Citizens, unions, and political leaders are organizing against it.
2022/11/24 |
Worth a Thousand Words: What Kim Jong‑Un’s Daughter Photo Tells
The appearance of Kim’s daughter at an ICBM launch underscores how the regime sees its nuclear weapons program as a fixture and that the North Korean leadership is willing and prepared to continue on this path.
2022/09/08 |
Malaysia’s Institutional Uncertainty
Despite graft conviction, Najib Razak’s return to power could be imaginable given the power dynamics in UMNO. As a first step, he is now seeking a pardon from the king.
2022/12/14 |
A Step-up for China’s Involvement in the Middle East
Beijing will soon supplant Washington as a dominant security partner – and the Arab world sees a chance for leverage.
2022/03/15 |
Singapore’s Elastic Commitment to Accountability
Raeesah Khan’s case shows that the latitude we’re willing to give to untruths and screw-ups varies depending on what the ruling party might be able to get out of it.
2022/05/20 |
Lies, Damn Lies, and North Korea’s Covid Statistics
Why has Pyongyang suddenly fessed up to an outbreak after years of insisting the virus has been held completely at bay?
2022/07/12 |
Shinzo Abe’s Killing: The History of Political Violence in Japan
Shinzo Abe’s murder is the latest political attack in Japan, a country which has strict gun laws.
2022/03/09 |
What Ukraine Means for Taiwan’s Security
Although authoritarian states implement similar strategies against their military targets, there’s important distinctions worth keeping in mind when comparing the war in Ukraine to a potential cross-strait conflict.