Crony capitalism stunts market liberalisation in India
Author: Chiranjib Sen, Azim Premji University The January 2023 Hindenburg Research report accused the Adani Group — one of India’s…
In search of greener pastures for sustainable growth in Vietnam
Author: Joseph Negrine, ANU Like many nations, Vietnam’s growth prospects are challenged by conflicting objectives. The ruling Communist Party aims…
Asia has the time to address demographic challenges, but not much time to waste
Author: Editorial Board, ANU The ageing and shrinking of populations in many parts of East Asia will be a defining…
Asia’s demographic growing pains
Author: George Magnus, Oxford University It is often said that demographics are destiny, but at a macroeconomic level, ageing societies…
Making defence spending sustainable for Japan
Author: Yuki Tatsumi, Stimson Center One of the key highlights of Japan’s three national security documents released on 16 December…
The human right effect of economic sanctions
Author: Dursun Peksen, University of Memphis Economic sanctions have assumed a prominent role in global politics since the turn of…
Japan searches for a new grand strategy
Author: Editorial Board, ANU Last week Japan adopted its first ever space security blueprint aimed at better using space for…
Timor-Leste’s democratic strength belies an uncertain economic future
Author: Damien Kingsbury, Deakin University Timor-Leste’s resistance-era leader, Xanana Gusmao, is set to resume his county’s presidency. This follows his…
Japan’s foreign worker program is ripe for reform
Author: Yuri Okina, Japan Research Institute In an interim report released in May 2023, the Japanese government’s expert panel on…
South Korea aims to ‘RISE’ through the ranks in global higher education
Author: Kyuseok Kim (Mick), Korea University South Korean higher education is in a state of flux in 2023. The administration…