Archive
March 2020
Taiwan Closes Borders in Preparation for Possible ‘Second Wave’ of the Coronavirus
By Nick Aspinwall
The country has managed to contain the outbreak, but it’s on edge after an influx of imported cases from foreign tourists and returning Taiwanese travelers.
China’s Largest Insurer Must Walk Its Climate Talk
By Peter Bosshard
If Ping An really wants to be an “active global influencer,” it needs to rethink its coal insurance policies.
Chinese Factories Face New Threat: US Anti-Virus Controls
By Associated Press
Just as China reopens for business, the U.S. is shutting down amid a massive surge in coronavirus cases.
It’s Time for US Companies to Investigate Forced Labor in China
By Richard Altieri and Benjamin Della Rocca
The U.S. government should shift the burden of due diligence to companies, which are best positioned to uncover their business partners’ labor practices.
US Diplomats Urge Afghans to Set Political Squabbles Aside
By Catherine Putz
Top U.S. diplomats dealing with the Afghan conundrum have urged unity and progress; but the political impasse in Kabul persists.
Why the Global Coronavirus Pandemic Could Get Worse for Southeast Asia
By David Hutt
Recent indications suggest that the region’s problem could exacerbate in the coming weeks.
Philippines Lifts Deadline Amid Drastic Coronavirus Quarantine
By Associated Press
The Philippines lifted a deadline for thousands of foreign travelers to leave the northern third of the country, including the capital, on Wednesday.
Indonesia Halts Islamic Assembly, Quarantining 9,000 People
By Associated Press
President Joko Widodo has called for all mass gatherings to be canceled, but such orders could be hard to enforce in the sprawling archipelago.
What Is a Greater National Security Threat to the US: North Korea or Iran?
By Timothy S. Rich and Madelynn Einhorn
The answer depends on who you ask – Democrats or Republicans.
India’s Assault on Muslims Is Rooted in Economic Incompetence
By Shruti Rajagopalan
Modi is solidifying his core Hindu base because, with his economic record, he cannot count on support from a broader constituency.
COVID-19 and Xi Jinping: How the Strongman Got Stronger
By Thomas Reilly
Surprisingly, China's Xi is poised to politically profit from the deadly outbreak, both at home and abroad.
China’s Coronavirus Slowdown: Which African Economies Will Be Hit Hardest?
By Hannah Ryder and Angela Benefo
COVID-19 – and the corresponding China “shock” – could have a disproportionate effect on Africa’s smallest, and poorest, economies.