Archive
September 2020

September 30, 2020
Are Private Chinese Companies Really Private?
By Stephen Olson
Beijing has been very transparent about its intentions and ambitions when it comes to “private” sector businesses.

September 30, 2020
No Matter Who Wins in November, Budget Cuts and Domestic Politics Will Crimp America’s China Strategy
By Jacob Parakilas
Even though China is a rare point of convergence for both parties, partisan politics and COVID-19 induced cuts will affect the U.S. military’s ability to hold the fort in Asia-Pacific come January.

September 30, 2020
Indian Court Acquits All Accused in the 1992 Destruction of a 16th Century Mosque
By Abhijnan Rej
The contentious Ayodhya verdict is likely to further aggravate Hindu-Muslim relations in India.

September 30, 2020
Opposition Leaders Testing Cambodia’s Chilly Political Waters
By Luke Hunt
The maneuvering of Kem Sokha and Sam Rainsy once again spells trouble for their supporters inside Cambodia.

September 30, 2020
Sino-Thai Railway Inches Toward Resumption
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai government has announced a fresh tranche of funding for the high-speed rail line, which has long been plagued by delays.

September 30, 2020
China, Food Security and Geopolitics
By Scott B. MacDonald
History suggests the CCP should be concerned.

September 30, 2020
As Thailand’s Protests Gather Momentum, What is the Endgame?
By David Hutt
For those wanting a democratic Thailand, is it more important to keep the military in its barracks or the king in his palaces?

September 30, 2020
Myanmar Desertions Offer an Opening for Rohingya Justice
By Shannon Maree Torrens
The recent confessions of the two Myanmar army defectors bring justice one step closer to fruition.

September 30, 2020
Another ‘Quad’ Ministerial in Early October 2020: What Now?
By Ankit Panda
A new Suga administration in Japan will host the second-ever Quad ministerial.

September 30, 2020
Why US Export Control Policy Matters
By Robert Farley
Export controls are one of the most important tools of U.S. policy toward a rising China.

September 30, 2020
How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea
By Mark Payumo
Manila can exact land-based ownership of the maritime domain with a smarter strategy.

September 29, 2020
Will an Intra-Afghan Peace Deal Bring Displaced Afghans Home?
By Sayed Nasrat, Hamayun Khan, Saed Mansoor Sadat
Progress toward peace will not allow most Afghan IDPs to return to their places of origin; instead, their numbers could well increase.
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