Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao is a personal power grab that won’t make the Philippines safer.
India: The Perils of Digital Transformation
Just like China may grow old before it gets rich, Modi’s hoped-for manufacturing boom in India may not happen due to the onset of automation.
Pakistan Vs. China’s Grand Designs
The Muslim nation stands in the way of China’s “One Belt, One Road” dubbed plan for Chinese dominance and authoritarianism.
Chinese Showboating in World History
China’s Belt and Road initiative is eerily reminiscent of a 15th century Chinese vanity exercise.
Trump’s Meddling in Asia
U.S. pressure on China to “do something” about North Korea results from the Trump team’s lack of regional knowledge.
Asia’s Heightened Jitters Over NAFTA Risks Spilling Over
Asian countries like South Korea are nervous about the United States changing its trade deals next.
India’s Noxious Cow Politics
“Cow vigilantilism” has become a threat to India’s communal harmony.
Japan Loves Hitler
In its shameless pursuit of Japanese suprematism, the Abe government declares Hitler’s racist diatribe as apt literature for schoolchildren.
China’s North Korea Game
What explains Chinese collusion with, and protection of, North Korea? Isn’t China fearful of having a rogue nuclear state on its border?























