Category: Politics
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The Cruel Optimism of an Asian Century
Asia’s impressive growth cannot be denied. From “miracle” to “peaceful rise,” various terminologies have been…
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Korean Democracy at the Precipice: Aftermath and Reflections on the December 3rd Martial Law Declaration
At 10:28 PM on the evening of December 3rd, 2024 the South Korean President Yoon…
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The Silent Siege: Myanmar’s Ongoing Crisis
Background and Crisis: On 1st February 2021, the Myanmar military detains Aung San Suu Kyi…
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“Somehow Thaksin Returned” — the Role of Thaksin Shinawatra in Thai Politics Today
The serene countryside province of Udon Thani, Thailand, was recently rocked by a fierce battle…
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Sovereignty at Stake: Why Cambodian Dependence on China Could be Disastrous for Southeast Asia
Cambodia and China have been close allies for centuries, however in the past decade or…
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Guerrilla Movements in State Building: A Comparison of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Abstract This paper will explore factors behind the triumph of guerrilla forces in the Post-Colonial…
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Valley of Attrition: Why China Wants a Free Kashmir
Often deemed a rivalry when cricket is in season, hostility between Pakistan and India is…
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Event Report: Rivers of Iron: Railroads and Chinese Power in Southeast Asia
On January 20, 2022, the Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs, Belt…
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Conflicting Sino-Indian Truth Claims along the LAC
Keywords: India, China, Border, Galwan, Truth Conflicting understandings of truth, or at least claims of…
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Downfall of Hong Kong Student Activism: Concerns on the Withdrawal of the Key Player in the Social Movement
In early October 2021, the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) student union disbanded after…
