The US Must Treat India’s Transnational Repression as a National Security Threat
Russia, China, and North Korea have faced extensive scrutiny for targeting critics on U.S. soil. It’s time India…
Tag: ASEAN
Why Trump’s Trade War on South Korea May Backfire
Trump must be careful about pressuring Seoul, or his administration could push Lee Jae-myung to move South Korea…
Tajikistan Orders Afghan Refugees Out en Masse
The Tajik government reportedly has given Afghan refugees residing in the country 15 days to leave voluntarily or…
China’s Position on Russia and Ukraine Is a Warning to the West and the Pacific
Wang Yi’s remarks confirm what many have long suspected: China’s interests are best served not by stability, peace,…
Geopolitical Risk and Investment Uncertainty in Asia
Insights from Judith Jacob.
China’s H1 Economic Data Was Encouraging, But It’s Not Out of the Woods Yet
While the economy remained stable in the first half of 2025, internal pressures like stagnant consumption, falling property…
How Corruption Hollows Out Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Program
Pakistan’s largest social support initiative is a vital lifeline for the poor – but is plagued by “total…
Business ASEAN Internet Speeds – Our Ranking for January 2021
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Finance & Economy ASEAN becomes China’s largest trading partner for the first time
It’s now official – ASEAN has become China’s largest trading partner for the first time in history according…