Archive - Asia Sentinel

UN Reports Detail Unjust Access to Justice for Women and Girls

In many cases, women’s rights are being rolled back, reports say

3 hrs ago

Digital Yuan Shaping Global Monetary Revolution

China’s digital payment platform chips away at US dollar’s global dominance

18 hrs ago

Gulf States Are Making a Mistake on Iran

A war meant to contain Tehran may instead unmake the Gulf’s own stability

Apr 2

The Middle East Crisis – Japan’s Catch-22

Tokyo may well be more vulnerable to energy shocks than almost any other developed nation

Apr 1

Ending the Iran War and Stabilizing the Middle East

Transcendental Meditation will get us out of trouble

Apr 1

March 2026

Malaysia’s Brewing ‘Corporate Mafia’ Scandal

Rival rogue businessmen use different enforcement units for hostile takeover

Mar 31

Southeast Asia’s Reliance on Imported Fuels Exposes Structural Weaknesses

Middle East supply disruptions are exposing Southeast Asia’s deep reliance on imported refined fuels

Mar 31

The Darkening Face of Indonesia’s Democracy

Pro-democracy activists concerned over centralized leadership style resistant to criticism

Mar 30 • Our Correspondent

VIC: Decapitation as Foreign Policy

Gunboat diplomacy in Venezuela, Iran and Cuba

Mar 30 • Our Correspondent

Who Wanted Lin Bing-wen Dead?

Gaming Tycoon’s assassination involves Taiwan’s intertwined politics and underworld

Mar 27

Former Chinese Graft Watchdog Wang Could Fall Next

Investigation of Wang’s former secretary seen as political rather than corruption

Mar 27 • Our Correspondent

Shipping Containers: New Threat Multiplier

Option for new regional and global missile campaigns

Mar 26

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