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August 2018

Interview: Leta Hong Fincher

Interview: Leta Hong Fincher

By Shannon Tiezzi
“We are witnessing an extraordinary moment in modern Chinese history… Growing numbers of women are angry about the misogyny and injustice in their lives.”

A Luta Continua: LGBTI Rights in Timor-Leste

A Luta Continua: LGBTI Rights in Timor-Leste

By Bardia Rahmani
Timor-Leste is seen as a bright spot when it comes to LGBTI rights in Southeast Asia, but many challenges remain.
Pakistan’s Rising Air Pollution Crisis

Pakistan’s Rising Air Pollution Crisis

By Sonya Rehman
As Pakistan’s air gets worse and society demands action, how will the new government respond?

Fire and Fury: Duterte’s Revolutionary Foreign Policy

Fire and Fury: Duterte’s Revolutionary Foreign Policy

By Richard Heydarian
How far can Duterte’s rebalance away from the United States (and toward China) progress?

The Belt and Road in Europe: 5 Years Later

The Belt and Road in Europe: 5 Years Later

By Nadège Rolland
What do European countries think about the BRI, five years after its launch?

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Japan Eyes Sri Lanka’s Deep Water Port of Trincomalee

Japan Eyes Sri Lanka’s Deep Water Port of Trincomalee

By Lasanda Kurukulasuriya
Anxiety over China’s growing maritime influence drives Japanese, Indian, and U.S. interests in Sri Lanka's ports.

Defense Visit Highlights Singapore-Brunei Military Ties

Defense Visit Highlights Singapore-Brunei Military Ties

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent defense interaction highlighted some of the ongoing activity within that aspect of bilateral ties.
What the Ricketson Case Says About Justice in Cambodia

What the Ricketson Case Says About Justice in Cambodia

By Luke Hunt
A closer look at the outcome of a much-anticipated verdict.

Polls and Party Room Infighting Undermine the Australian Government

Polls and Party Room Infighting Undermine the Australian Government

By Patrick Stafrace
Australia’s revolving door of prime ministers is a symptom of a weakening political system.

Street Harassment in Pakistan

Street Harassment in Pakistan

By Tehreem Azeem
Verbal and physical harassment of women is common on Pakistan's streets, with little recourse for victims.

What’s Wrong With the US Afghanistan Strategy?

What’s Wrong With the US Afghanistan Strategy?

By Kashif Hussain
The U.S. strategy has faltered out of the gate, thanks to a lack of coordination at home and in the region.
Can China Burnish Its Image in South Africa?

Can China Burnish Its Image in South Africa?

By Samuel Ramani
A closer look at the state of ties between the two countries.

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