Archive
April 2021
Australia Avoids Reckoning With Afghanistan War Crimes Allegations
By Joshua Mcdonald
More cases of alleged unlawful killings and abuse by Australian special forces in Afghanistan arise.
What Is the Significance of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Latest Attack in Quetta?
By Umair Jamal
The attack on Serena Hotel, far outside TTP's usual operating area, is an extremely worrying sign that the group has regained its old strength.
Australia Ends China Deals on National Interest Grounds
By Rod McGuirk
In response, Chinese state media warned of "serious consequences for unreasonable provocation against China."
Integrating Japan Into an Expanded ‘Five Eyes’ Alliance
By Philip Citowicki
A graduated process of integration is a more likely and feasible route than Japan's sudden elevation to membership.
COVID-19 Vaccine Delays Push Indonesia Into Reliance on China
By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing's comments on “vaccine nationalism” hints at its desire to position itself as the vaccine supplier of first resort to the developing world.
Cambodia COVID-19 Drive Rests on Elite Charity Networks
By David Hutt
The Cambodian government is presenting COVID-19 relief packages as a gift from the wealthy and well-connected.
Burying India’s COVID-19 Dead
By Bhat Burhan
Images from a makeshift graveyard in India, where coronavirus deaths are rising with every passing day.
Here’s How Biden Can Still Support Peace in Afghanistan
By Aidan Mark Lewis
Deciding to withdraw may prove disastrous, but the U.S. has policy options now that the decision has been made.
US Climate Summit: Who’s Attending From the Asia-Pacific?
By Shannon Tiezzi
12 Asian countries will have their leaders speak at Biden's first big (virtual) event. Others are feeling snubbed.
The EU’s Cynical Hong Kong Proposal
By Martin Sebena
The bloc’s offer to Hong Kongers sends the message that Europe only supports the rich.
The Problem With India’s Economic Diplomacy in South Asia
By Granth Vanaik
From trade to infrastructure development, India has a troubling habit of over-promising and under-delivering.
Latin America Believed in Chinese Vaccines. Now It May Have Reason to Rethink.
By Isabel Bernhard
China’s latest disclosure could reconfigure regional politics and promote domestic development across the Americas.