The existential dangers posed to Indo-Pacific sea lines of communication and, consequently, to regional economies by armed conflict cannot be overstated. This article argues that, despite this, the development of…
Fiji, a Pacific Small Island Developing State (PSIDS), faces rural electrification challenges due to its dispersed geography and climate vulnerabilities. With 6 percent of Fijian rural households lacking…
In 2021, the European Union (EU) attempted to assert itself in the Indo-Pacific arena to increase its geopolitical relevance by releasing an ambitious and multifaceted Indo-Pacific Strategy. However, findings from…
Once in the global spotlight for its dramatic volcanic eruption and tsunami, Tonga is now drawing attention for a different reason: its emerging role in the growing geopolitical contest…
This article discusses gender trolling in China’s media culture, exploring the tension between feminist activism, digital platforms, and state ideologies. It highlights how the growing digital manosphere and exclusionary feminist…
The assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzō Abe exposed unexpected ties between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Unification Church, a global religious organization founded in South…
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and westernmost province, spans 44 percent of its landmass yet remains its most sparsely populated and politically marginalized region, home to just 14.8 million of…
Southeast Asia’s rich cultural diversity forms the foundation of its thriving tourism industry, which has evolved under various governance models. While national policies and market-driven urban tourism often…
In this interview, Odd Arne Westad, Elihu Professor of History at Yale University, discusses the state of U.S.-China relations and their implications for the world order. Professor Westad examines the…
With rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, this essay argues that U.S. nuclear policies toward North Korea, with some modifications, can work. Targeted adjustments clarifying a purely defensive political objective,…
