What to Expect After Cambodia’s EBA Suspension
After more than a year of discussion, the European Union decided to suspend Cambodia’s trade privileges under the “Everything But Arms” (EBA) scheme. The...
The Odious Trial of Kem Sokha in Cambodia
Exactly three years ago on 11 February 2017, I resigned as leader of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), the opposition party which just...
Sam Rainsy’s Attempted Return to Cambodia Shows Hun Sen Is Running out of Time
Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy told everyone that he would be back in Cambodia for independence day celebrations on November 9. He never made...
Japan-Vietnam Ties: The Economic and Strategic Relevance for Asia
A survey by a Japanese consultancy, NNA Japan Co, a Kyodo News group company, reiterates the point about the South East Asian nation of...
Understanding Vietnam’s Transformational Economic Growth
Even in the midst of the uncertainty arising out of the US-China trade war, in recent times Vietnam has clearly emerged as one of...
India-Iran Ties and the Relevance of the Chabahar Project
Recently, the US granted India an exemption with regard to the Chabahar Port (located in the Sistan Baluchistan Province in Iran). India is developing...
Thailand’s Ruling Elite Get Their Man in Thanathorn
Thailand’s Constitutional Court, in a 7-2 decision has stripped Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Future Forward Party (FFP) of his MP seat because...
Kartarpur Corridor: Why It Is Being Watched Closely by the International Community
In recent weeks, the media and policy makers in South Asia, and outside, have been closely following developments pertaining to the Kartarpur Corridor. The...
Three Takeaways From Sam Rainsy’s Attempt to Return to Cambodia
Cambodia’s Sam Rainsy, the self-exiled opposition leader landed in Kuala Lumpur over the weekend, vowing to return home to lead an uprising against his...