Archive
March 2020
Afghan and Burmese Women: Sisters in the Universal Struggle for Human Rights
By Kamal Ahmad and Farhat Popal
It is essential that the international community continue to invest in women and girls around the world.
Afghan Officials: Gunmen Kill 32 at Largely Shiite Gathering in Kabul
By Associated Press
The attack, claimed by Islamic State, was a stark reminder that the U.S.-Taliban peace deal did not mean an end to violence.
India’s Quiet Responses Against Turkey’s Diplomatic Offensive
By Niranjan Marjani
Turkey’s vocal stance on Kashmir has not gone unnoticed in New Delhi.
Work Stopped at F-35A Facility in Japan Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin suspended assembly of the F-35A aircraft at a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facility in Japan out of concern over the spread of the coronavirus.
Australia to Follow US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
By Joshua Mcdonald
After 18 years of war, Australian troops will withdraw from Afghanistan amid a hoped-for peace.
China’s Ubiquitous Facial Recognition Tech Sparks Privacy Backlash
By Lauren Dudley
Privacy concerns remain largely unaddressed in proposed Chinese facial recognition standards.
What the KF-X Stealth Fighter Program Means for the Future of South Korean Military Aviation
By Abraham Ait
The KF-X is expected to be one of the world's most successful fifth generation fighter programs.
Helping Hong Kong’s Economy Weather Protests and Coronavirus
By Jason Hung
The Hong Kong government has a chance to correct the city’s economic over-reliance on tourism.
What to Expect from Indonesia’s Indo-Pacific Push in 2020?
By Karl Lee Chee Leong
It’s time to take Indonesia’s Indo-Pacific push seriously.
Joe Biden’s Record on China and Taiwan
By Kuang-shun Yang
For decades, Biden has embraced the “China engagement” doctrine and warned Taiwan to tread carefully. Now, though, he seems to have changed his tune.
Taiwan Braces for Economic Impact of Global Coronavirus Outbreak
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan’s tourism and aviation industries are struggling, but most sectors have withstood heavy damage and the government has planned a $2 billion bailout.
India’s Beleaguered Health System Braces for Virus Surge
By Associated Press
Indian authorities are scrambling to ready a beleaguered and vastly unequal medical system for a potential surge of patients.