Hong Kong carving its own path of repression
Hong Kong's new national security legislation is symptomatic of its diminished autonomy and civil freedoms, bringing the region further under…
Diplomatic shifts belie continuity in North Korea
2023 saw North Korea undergo changes in diplomacy and policy, though none of these substantially change the country’s international posture…
Border Betrayal: China’s Covert Infiltration Through America’s Southern Border
Last Updated on January 25, 2024 The open border policies of Joe Biden and his henchman Alejandro Mayorkas have benefited…
Hong Kong’s economic quagmire continues
Hong Kong's economy experienced a cyclical upswing in 2023, but deep-seated structural factors may hinder long-term growth. ...
China’s political shakeup in 2023
China entered 2023 emerging from one sea of troubles, only to find itself embroiled in another. The lifting of COVID-19-related…
Cambodia strengthens ties with Japan amid US–China tensions
2023 marked 70 years of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Japan. To commemorate this anniversary, Phnom Penh and Tokyo elevated…
PNG forges international friendships but domestic divisions simmer
2023 was a year of increased international engagement for Papua New Guinea, though the most prominent issues facing the government…
How a Chinese railway helped Jokowi cement his infrastructure legacy
Indonesia’s new high-speed rail system signals to Southeast countries that the Belt and Road Initiative remains a viable option for…
North Korean embassy closures point to struggle and starvation
Though a string of embassy closures points to financial hardships and food shortages in North Korea, Kim Jong-un will continue…
Diminishing returns on real estate threaten Chinese economic growth
Beijing must embrace major fiscal reforms to pivot away from a construction growth model that no longer functions as intended.…