Indonesia’s increasingly opposition-less democracy
As repression rises and critical debate wanes, Jokowi's decision to prioritise dynasty over party loyalty sets the stage for an…
Assessing Anwar Ibrahim’s administration’s first year
One year into his term as prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim has found himself in a catch-22 where the best policies…
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…
Indonesia doubles down on nickel export bans and downstreaming
Indonesia hopes its ban on nickel exports might open up new prospects for electric vehicle production, but the reality is…
Is US–China decoupling heading in a dangerous direction?
Authors: Nicholas R Lardy and Tianlei Huang, Peterson Institute for International Economics The US and Chinese economies are closely interconnected,…
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…
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…
CCP crackdown spooks entrepreneurs
Author: Gilles Guiheux, Universite Paris Cite In China, one of the consequences of the economic reforms launched in the late…
Creatives as frontliners in the Philippines’ fight against disinformation
Authors: Juan Felix, Active Vista Center Inc., Ferdinand Sanchez II and Nicole Curato, University of Canberra The Philippines is often…
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…