[Analytics] Abe’s hasty bid to settle isle row with Russia unlikely to succeed
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s attempt to quickly settle a decades-long territorial dispute with Russia…
Analytics
Analytical publications on politics, economics, culture and sports and other topics of the countries of the Asia Pacific region.
[Analytics] China’s Belt and Road Initiative will add US$117 billion to global trade this year
Merchandise trade between China and the countries targeted by its “Belt and Road Initiative” is…
[Analytics] Ally turns into opposition in Bangladesh parliament
The Jatiya Party’s post-election about-turn to lead the parliamentary opposition against its ally the Awami…
[Analytics] India’s multiple options to deal with Pakistan
The India-Pakistan relationship occupies a large space in the Indian imagination. It is infused with…
[Analytics] US-China battle for dominance extends across Pacific
Even the US’ Mariana Islands are caught up in Washington and Beijing’s simmering power struggle…
[Analytics] Smartphone boom in rural Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20, 2019, MalayMail. The higher numbers of rural Malaysians owning and using…
[Analytics] State of Southeast Asia: 2019 – Scepticism & Hope
A survey titled, ”State of Southeast Asia: 2019” by the Asean Studies Centre (conducted between…
[Analytics] Why the world’s hopes for order and prosperity could rest on China in an emerging age of calamity
China is uniquely positioned to help mitigate climate change and provide humanitarian relief during the…
[Analytics] Indian BJP’s declining popularity with voters exposes cracks within
Party leaders are rushing out populist schemes and trying to shift the narrative to safer…
[Analytics] How Direct Democracy Went Nuclear in Taiwan
A contentious vote on Taiwan’s nuclear future showed how the country’s public referendums went haywire….
[Analytics] India bolsters defence on border with China by building 44 new roads
NEW DELHI, Jan 17, 2019, SCMP. India will spend US$2.9 billion on 44 roads close…
[Analytics] Grab moves to offer digital insurance services in Southeast Asia
Grab is Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing firm, thanks in no small part to its acquisition…