Archive
November 2020
ASEAN Summit Begins Online Meetings With Regional Leaders
By Associated Press
Trade, COVID-19, and U.S.-China competition are likely to top the agenda during the four-day summit.
In Vietnam, Many Are Mourning the Downfall of an American Idol
By Pham Thi Thuy Duong and Truong Thuy Quynh
“If I could die for Mr. Trump to become the President," wrote one Vietnamese Facebook user, "I would be very willing to do so.”
Asia-Pacific Nations Set to Sign Massive Regional Trade Deal
By Sebastian Strangio
The creation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will leave the U.S. sitting on the outside of Asia's two major free trade blocs.
Japan’s Kirin Suspends Payments to Myanmar Military Firm
By Sebastian Strangio
The move follows reports by human rights groups that MEHL has directly funded the commission of crimes against humanity.
The Bitter Aftertaste of China’s Hunger for South American Food
By Agostina Blengino and Jordy Pasa
China’s quest for food security is exacerbating environmental crises like deforestation and overfishing in South American countries.
Bangladesh’s Government Caught in the Crossfire as Its Public Assails France
By Austin Bodetti
Amid COVID-19, the South Asian country needs its economic partnerships with France more than ever. Will public opinion get in the way?
Hong Kong’s Pro-Democrat Legislators Resign After Controversial Disqualifications
By Shannon Tiezzi
Following a decision by Beijing that ousted 4 lawmakers, the entire pro-democrat caucus quit en masse, leaving LegCo with virtually no opposition presence.
Where Are the Women in Indian Diplomacy?
By Khushi Singh Rathore
Have women broken the glass ceiling in Indian diplomacy? The answer is a resounding no.
Xi Champions Multilateralism at SCO Amid COVID Concerns and Sino-Indian Tensions
By Eleanor Albert
The SCO Summit went virtual this year amid the pandemic, but the content of the meeting was the same as always: big talk, little action.
6 Platforms for Marine Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations Logistics
By Alec Blivas
Alongside exploring conventional options, the Marine Corps must also think out-of-the-box when it comes to meeting EABO logistics requirements.
South Korea and Japan Continue to Struggle to Bridge Their Differences
By Troy Stangarone
A spate of recent exchanges could be seen as an accomplishment in and of itself, but there has been little concrete progress toward a solution on the forced labor issue.
A Biden-Harris Administration Spells Steady Continuity in US-India Relations
By Akriti Vasudeva
The new administration is likely to be distracted by domestic circumstances; this could pave the way for a greater Indian agenda-setting role in the Indo-Pacific.