Post-coup environmental degradation threatens Myanmar’s stability
Rapid environmental degredation under the military junta’s rule has put Myanmar at risk of a climate-induced humanitarian crisis. ...
China loses strategic waters in the South China Sea
As some Southeast Asian claimants have stopped ceding strategic ground in the South China Sea, China must dial back coercion…
Chinese aggression ramps up in the South China Sea
Maritime tensions between China and the Philippines increased markedly in 2023, leading the Marcos administration to step up defence cooperation…
Balancing internal and external obligations in the Maldives’ foreign policy
President Mohamed Muizzu’s government looks to strengthen the Maldives' relationships with foreign nations as it develops economically and democratically. ...
Pakistan stuck on a rollercoaster
Pakistan's turbulent 2023 sets the stage for another year of instability and uncertainty. ...
Ejecting the military from Pakistan’s politics
Pakistani voters resoundingly rejected the military's influence in the recent election, but a political crisis might only further entrench economic…
Pakistan’s majority defies its military establishment
Millions voted against Pakistan’s powerful military establishment, but whether the military high command will be able to digest and move…
South Koreans blame feminism for demographic collapse
As South Korea struggles with low fertility rates, elites have overlooked societal pressures, long working hours and housing costs, opting…
Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis worsens under military rule
Myanmar's humanitarian crisis is not just a domestic problem but has spillover effects on the wider region. ...
Pakistan’s worst-case-scenario year bodes ill for 2024
Pakistan's economic, political and security woes stem from a failure to undertake necessary structural reforms and reverse problematic public policy.…