Login

    Sections
    Search

    • Politics
    • Economics & Finance
    • Business & Entrepreneurship
    • Art & Culture
    • Science & Technology
    • Environment & Climate Change
    • World
    • World Leaders
    • The Americas
    • Europe
    • Middle East & North Africa
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • United States
    • India
    • China
    • Russia
    • About
    • Authors
    • Publications
    • Events
    • Multimedia
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Events
    • Russia
    • Publications
    • Authors
    • About
    Fair Observer

    MULTIMEDIA

    The Indian Subcontinent’s Hindu-Muslim Divide

    Fair Observer

    VIDEOS

    FO° Talks: Israel Recognizing Somaliland Is About Turkey, Iran and the Future of Middle East

    Fair Observer

    PODCASTS

    The Quad’s Evolution From Providing Public Goods to Security Cooperation

    PUBLICATION

    Fair Observer Monthly: November 2025

    Support Fair Observer

    We rely on your support for our independence, diversity and quality.

    Donate
    Search
    Fair Observer Logo
    • Donate
    Fair Observer Logo

    Central & South Asia

    Designing Contestable Digital Markets in Malaysia
    by Muhammad Ardhin & Kurniawan Arif Maspul

    Designing Contestable Digital Markets in Malaysia

    Malaysia’s digital future depends on collaboration between a wise government, responsible businesses and engaged communities, turning technology into a promise of fairer work and compassionate wealth. Digital platforms thrive by blending innovation with local culture and regulation, reshaping work and...

    January 15, 2026
    FO° Talks: Modi–Putin Meeting: Kanwal Sibal Explains India’s Signal to Trump and Europe
    by Kanwal Sibal & Peter Isackson

    FO° Talks: Modi–Putin Meeting: Kanwal Sibal Explains India’s Signal to Trump and Europe

    January 15, 2026
    FO° Live: Is the Quad Still Relevant? Why Southeast Asia No Longer Trusts This Alliance
    by Herman Joseph Santos Kraft, Kei Koga & Haruko Satoh

    FO° Live: Is the Quad Still Relevant? Why Southeast Asia No Longer Trusts This Alliance

    January 9, 2026
    China-Japan Tensions Rise to Highest Levels Since World War II
    by Atul Singh

    China-Japan Tensions Rise to Highest Levels Since World War II

    January 8, 2026
    FO° Podcasts: Myanmar Votes During a Civil War: Why This Election Could Tear the Country Apart
    by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera & Rohan Khattar Singh

    FO° Podcasts: Myanmar Votes During a Civil War: Why This Election Could Tear the Country Apart

    January 6, 2026
    India’s Trishul Drill Is A Symbolic Gesture of Regional Power
    by Aarav Sharma

    India’s Trishul Drill Is a Symbolic Gesture of Regional Power

    India’s recent Trishul military exercise was intended to demonstrate the...

    January 4, 2026
    Concept of Small Boats: Sri Lanka’s Contribution to Naval Battles
    by Punsara Amarasinghe

    Concept of Small Boats: Sri Lanka’s Contribution to Naval Battles

    The Sri Lankan Navy’s innovative small-boat concept transformed its naval...

    December 26, 2025
    India’s Current Foreign Policy: Reinforcing Strategic Autonomy in a Rising Multipolar World Order
    by Sudhanshu Tripathi

    India’s Current Foreign Policy: Reinforcing Strategic Autonomy in a Rising Multipolar World Order

    India’s foreign policy emphasizes a multipolar world, balancing independence with...

    December 25, 2025
    A Regional Compact for Afghanistan: Why Neighbors Must Act Together to Secure Stability
    by Ashraf Haidari

    A Regional Compact for Afghanistan: Why Neighbors Must Act Together to Secure Stability

    Decades of hedging, proxy politics, and selective engagement have failed...

    December 22, 2025
    The Geopolitics of Childhood: How Indonesia Can Shape the Global Internet
    by Kurniawan Arif Maspul

    The Geopolitics of Childhood: How Indonesia Can Shape the Global Internet

    Australia’s Online Safety Amendment bans under-16s from creating social media...

    December 21, 2025
    “America First” Means Re-Engaging with Afghanistan
    by Claire Astrid Fuchs

    “America First” Means Re-Engaging with Afghanistan

    Washington turned its back on Kabul, allowing Russia and China...

    December 20, 2025
    FO° Talks: Is China’s Economy Really Collapsing or Is the West Misreading the Numbers?
    by David Mahon & Atul Singh

    FO° Talks: Is China’s Economy Really Collapsing or Is the West Misreading the Numbers?

    In this episode of FO° Talks, Atul Singh and David...

    December 19, 2025
    FO° Talks: Why Are US Companies Leaving China and Rushing to India?
    by Russell Stamets & Rohan Khattar Singh

    FO° Talks: Why Are US Companies Leaving China and Rushing to India?

    In this episode of FO° Talks, Rohan Khattar Singh and...

    December 18, 2025
    Aadhaar: A Better Digital Identity and the Peril of Cybercrime
    by Dr. Shruti Mantri, Anvesh Thirukovalluru & Ramesh Kotnana

    Aadhaar: A Better Digital Identity and the Peril of Cybercrime

    India’s Aadhaar digital identity program has had explosive growth over...

    December 18, 2025
    Load More

    Will you support FO’s journalism?

    We rely on your support for our independence, diversity and quality.

    Donation Cycle

    Donation Amount

    $
    The IRS recognizes Fair Observer as a section 501(c)(3) registered public charity (EIN: 46-4070943), enabling you to claim a tax deduction.
    You can also contribute via
    X

    $5.00

    Per Month

    Already have an account? Sign in
    Payment information

     

    Fair Observer, 461 Harbor Blvd, Belmont, CA 94002, USA

    Sections

    • Politics
    • Economics & Finance
    • Business & Entrepreneurship
    • Art & Culture
    • Science & Technology
    • Environment & Climate Change
    • World Leaders
    • World
    • The Americas
    • Europe
    • Middle East & North Africa
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • United States
    • India
    • China
    • Russia
    • Events
    • Publications
    • Authors
    • About
    • Publish
    • Contact
    • Login
    Fair Observer

    MULTIMEDIA

    The Indian Subcontinent’s Hindu-Muslim Divide

    Fair Observer

    VIDEOS

    FO° Talks: Israel Recognizing Somaliland Is About Turkey, Iran and the Future of Middle East

    Fair Observer

    PODCASTS

    The Quad’s Evolution From Providing Public Goods to Security Cooperation

    PUBLICATION

    Fair Observer Monthly: November 2025

    Support Fair Observer

    We rely on your support for our independence, diversity and quality.

    Donate
    © Fair Observer All rights reserved
    Designed, Developed and Maintained by Netleon IT Solutions
    Fair Observer Education Logo Fair Observer Leadership Academy Logo

      Fill below form to share your concern with us

      *Indicates required field

      BOOKMARK

      Want to save this post?
      Click to Login

      Support independent, crowdsourced, nonprofit journalism.

      Fair Observer is a 501(c)(3) independent nonprofit. We are not owned by billionaires or controlled by advertisers. We publish nearly 3,000 authors from over 90 countries after fact-checking and editing each piece. We do not have a paywall and anyone can read us for free. With your vital donations, we can continue to do our work.

      Please make a recurring (or even one-time) donation today. Even $1 goes a long way because a million donors like you mean one million dollars. Thank you for keeping us independent, free and fair.

      One Time Monthly Yearly

      Sign into your Fair Observer Account

      • Lost your password?
      Forgot Password

      Forgot Password

      Enter your registered email address or username. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.

      Please enter your username or email address. You will receive an email message with instructions on how to reset your password.

      • Log in

      Or
      Return to Login

      Forgot Password

      We have sent a link to your registered email address to reset your password.

      Back to Login

      Become a Member & Enjoy Exclusive Benefits!

      • Access to comments feature
      • Bookmark your favorite articles
      • Exclusive invitations to FO° Talks & FO° Live
      • Access to all of our e-publications
      Explore Membership
      Return to Login

      NEWSLETTER

      Make Sense of the World

      Unique Insights from 2,500+ Contributors in 90+ Countries

      NEWSLETTER

      Make Sense of the World

      Unique Insights from 2,500+ Contributors in 90+ Countries

      Fair observer

      Make Sense of the World

      Unique Insights from 2,500+ Contributors in 90+ Countries

      We Need Your Consent
      We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Learn more about how we use cookies or edit your cookie preferences. Privacy Policy. My Options I Accept
      Privacy & Cookies Policy

      Edit Cookie Preferences

      The Fair Observer website uses digital cookies so it can collect statistics on how many visitors come to the site, what content is viewed and for how long, and the general location of the computer network of the visitor. These statistics are collected and processed using the Google Analytics service. Fair Observer uses these aggregate statistics from website visits to help improve the content of the website and to provide regular reports to our current and future donors and funding organizations. The type of digital cookie information collected during your visit and any derived data cannot be used or combined with other information to personally identify you. Fair Observer does not use personal data collected from its website for advertising purposes or to market to you.

      As a convenience to you, Fair Observer provides buttons that link to popular social media sites, called social sharing buttons, to help you share Fair Observer content and your comments and opinions about it on these social media sites. These social sharing buttons are provided by and are part of these social media sites. They may collect and use personal data as described in their respective policies. Fair Observer does not receive personal data from your use of these social sharing buttons. It is not necessary that you use these buttons to read Fair Observer content or to share on social media.

       
      Necessary
      Always Enabled
      These cookies essential for the website to function.
      Social Media
      These cookies are used to enable sharing or following of content that you find interesting on our website. These settings apply to third-party social networking and other websites.
      Performance & Functionality
      These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website. They provide statistics on how our website is used and help us improve by measuring errors. Certain functionalities on our website may become unavailable without these cookies.
      Analytics
      SAVE & ACCEPT