Archive
November 2020
What Does a Biden Presidency Mean to Hong Kong’s Democratic Movement?
By Thomas Chan
Many in the Hong Kong protest movement saw Donald Trump as their only hope, but they shouldn’t give up on the Biden administration.
Why Is North Korea So Good at Cybercrime?
By Jason Bartlett and Jason Bartlett
North Korea is committed to advancing its cyber capabilities, and it shows in the results.
The Biden Administration Needs to Junk Trump’s Deal With the Taliban
By Carlo J.V. Caro
A Taliban controlled by Pakistan is a threat to regional and global security.
What Is Behind China’s Diplomacy of Indignation?
By Andreas B. Forsby
China’s emotional assertiveness has a long history, but recently the government has begun targeting even non-state actors.
Rail Freight Use on China’s Iron Silk Road Underdelivers
By Tristan Kenderdine
Is China’s CR Express destined for the industrial graveyard of Eurasian economic policy history?
Military AI: In Deep Learning We Trust?
By Abhijnan Rej
The Pentagon has ambitious plans for riding the AI wave – but some of it sounds familiar.
Typhoon-Ravaged Northeast Philippines Pummeled by New Storm
By Associated Press
Typhoon Vamco has led to evacuation of 200,000 people, and left nearly 2 million without power.
Philippines Names Police Chief Who Oversaw Bloodshed, Ignored Lockdown Rules
By Nick Aspinwall
The appointment this week of Debold Sinas is another worrying sign for human rights in the Philippines.
Southeast Asian Nations Mull ASEAN-Wide Travel Bubble
By Sebastian Strangio
The plan marks an important first step back toward normalcy, but the timeline might be overly ambitious.
What Should China’s Biden Policy Look Like?
By Brian Wong
China should seize upon Biden’s victory to renew its approach to the United States.
To Fight the Next Pandemic, the World Needs Chinese Activists
By Sara L.M. Davis, Shen Tingting, and Lu Jun
The CCP’s sweeping crackdowns on civil society have left the whole world vulnerable.
China’s Evolving Approach to Media Influence: The Case of Czechia
By Ivana Karásková
The Czech experience reveals the limits of investment screening as a way to protect against Chinese pressure on media outlets.