Archive
February 2021
Myanmar After the Coup
By Thompson Chau
Military leaders in Myanmar aim to project an air of “business as usual.” The realities on the ground suggest that it’s anything but.
What Do the US and China Want From Africa?
By Bob Wekesa
As the Biden administration starts a rumored review of U.S. Africa policy, the China factor will feature prominently.
Bangladesh at 50: The Transformation of a Nation
By Ali Riaz and Saimum Parvez
As the country reaches its golden jubilee, it stands at a crossroads.
D.S. Hooda on the Lasting Impact of China-India Ladakh Standoff
By Abhijnan Rej
A former Indian Army commander discusses the key lessons he has drawn from the Ladakh standoff.
Myanmar and Sri Lanka: Bound by Travails
By Thusiyan Nandakumar
The February coup in Myanmar should serve as a wake-up call when it comes to Sri Lanka.
Myanmar’s Ethnic Groups Join Together to Reject Military Rule
By Tom Fawthrop
The protest movement is boosted by rare ethnic solidarity as the nation unifies against the coup.
Focused US-Pakistan Engagement Is Better for Pakistan’s Economic Future
By Shezad Lakhani
Issue de-linkage is the need of the hour when it comes to Islamabad-Washington relations.
Is Taiwan a Ticking Time Bomb in the Semiconductor Supply Chain?
By Kevin Curran
The overwhelming reliance on Taiwan for critical supply elements creates a combustible situation for the global economy.
It’s Time to Enact Japan’s Magnitsky Act
By Daisuke Akimoto
Such legislation would boost Japan's credentials as a defender of human rights and practitioner of values-based diplomacy.
Climate Cooperation With China Can Power the World – Sustainably
By Michael R. Davidson and Yiting Wang
The Belt and Road is accused of exporting China’s coal addiction. But it could also be a platform for spreading green energy around the world.
Can Europe Make a Difference in Myanmar?
By Sophie Boisseau du Rocher and Felix Heiduck
How the EU reacts to the coup is litmus test not only for its support of democracy in Myanmar, but also for its capacity to adjust to new systemic challenges in the region.
It’s Time for Australia to Reckon With the Reality of Sexual Violence
By Grant Wyeth
A drastic cultural shift is required not only within the parliament, but throughout the entire country.
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