ANSPI Governance and Society Program

ANSPI Governance and Society Program

  • Joined: November 22, 2025
  • Articles: 15

Hong Kong’s Transnational Repression Campaign in Britain: Beyond High-Profile Activists

Hong Kong Transnational Repression in UK: Diaspora Survey

Survey evidence reveals that transnational repression by Hong Kong authorities affects tens of thousands of British-based Hong Kongers beyond high-profile activists, with 66% reporting feeling at risk and 32% experiencing direct repression. The infiltration of diaspora groups and surveillance operations have caused 42% to avoid public civic participation, fundamentally altering how the 200,000-strong community engages with UK society.

Political Persecution and Family Separation: The Gao Zhen Case and China’s Weaponization of National Security Laws

Gao Zhen Case: China's Weaponized Laws & Family Separation

Chinese dissident artist Gao Zhen faces indefinite imprisonment on retroactively applied charges, while his American-citizen son remains trapped in China without access to school or his father. The case exposes how Beijing weaponizes national security laws to suppress artistic expression and employs collective family punishment as a tool of political control.

China’s Combat-Proven Fighter Jet Reshapes Global Arms Market After India-Pakistan Clashes

J-10C Fighter Reshapes Indo-Pacific Defense Procurement

Pakistan's use of Chinese J-10C fighters in May 2025 aerial clashes with India transformed Chinese combat aircraft from budget alternatives into battle-tested systems. The resulting surge in sales—including Indonesia's USD $9 billion commitment for 42 fighters—signals a fundamental realignment of Indo-Pacific defense procurement away from exclusive Western dependence.

Meta’s Legal Shield in Myanmar: Why US Courts Won’t Hold Facebook Accountable for Rohingya Genocide

Meta Faces No Legal Liability for Rohingya Genocide

A US court dismissed a lawsuit by Rohingya refugees against Meta, citing Section 230 protections for online platforms. The decision reveals significant legal barriers to holding technology companies accountable for algorithmic amplification of hate speech linked to genocide, with major implications for Indo-Pacific digital governance.

South Korea’s Conservative Party Struggles to Distance Itself from Yoon Suk-yeol’s Presidency

PPP Struggles to Escape Yoon Suk-yeol's Political Shadow

South Korea's People Power Party issued an apology ahead of local elections but faces persistent difficulty distancing itself from President Yoon Suk-yeol's administration. The party's core leadership and organizational structure remain closely aligned with Yoon's political faction, undermining the credibility of rebranding efforts.

North Korea’s Strategic Response to Seoul-Washington Military Drills: Escalation Dynamics in the Korean Peninsula

North Korea's Response to Korea-US Military Exercises

Kim Yo Jong's public denunciation of South Korea-US joint military exercises as "war rehearsal" reflects North Korea's hardening security posture and escalating military rhetoric. The absence of diplomatic engagement since 2019 has removed mechanisms for managing peninsula tensions, raising risks of unintended escalation.

Mongolia’s Strategic Pivot: How Ulaanbaatar Is Navigating US Engagement Amid Great Power Competition

Mongolia-US Relations: Beyond Third Neighbor Strategy

The United States is intensifying engagement with Mongolia beyond traditional "Third Neighbor" frameworks, recognizing Ulaanbaatar's strategic significance amid great power competition. Ambassador Richard L. Buangan's diplomatic efforts reflect American interests in Mongolia's democratic governance, rare earth minerals, and geopolitical position—though deepening ties faces constraints from Mongolia's structural dependence on China and Russia.

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