Archive

July 2021

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Prime Minister Modi Plays the ‘Tibet Card’ Again

Prime Minister Modi Plays the ‘Tibet Card’ Again

By Sudha Ramachandran
This may impress his fans at home. But will it frighten the Chinese?
China’s Afghanistan Gambit

China’s Afghanistan Gambit

By Barbara Kelemen
The pace of the Taliban’s military advancement on the eve of the U.S. pullout not only stokes worries of regional spillover, but also shines a spotlight on China.

Uzbek Singer Abandons Presidential Ambitions

Uzbek Singer Abandons Presidential Ambitions

By Catherine Putz
Jahongir Otajonov, picked by the banned Erk party as its presidential candidate, has reportedly quit the race.

Who Decided the Philippines Versus China Case?

Who Decided the Philippines Versus China Case?

By Carl Thayer
Was it the Arbitral Tribunal or the Permanent Court of Arbitration?

Can Washington Speed Up Special Visa Processing for Afghans?

Can Washington Speed Up Special Visa Processing for Afghans?

By Catherine Putz
Afghans who assisted U.S. forces are eligible for a special immigrant visa, but the process, hogtied by legislation and reporting requirements, has been backlogged for a decade.
Australia’s Hawke, American Informant

Australia’s Hawke, American Informant

By Joshua Mcdonald
The beloved Australian prime minister was a U.S. informant, new research shows.

Affirming Trump-Era Policy, US Warns China Over South China Sea

Affirming Trump-Era Policy, US Warns China Over South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement underscores a fundamental continuity between the administrations of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Malaysia’s ‘Total Lockdown’ Failure Plunges Hospitals Into Crisis

Malaysia’s ‘Total Lockdown’ Failure Plunges Hospitals Into Crisis

By Alifah Zainuddin
A COVID-19 surge is overwhelming many of Malaysia’s intensive care units, as rivalries among politicians allow a disaster to unfold.

The Regional Absence in Mainland Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 Strategy

The Regional Absence in Mainland Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 Strategy

By David Hutt
Despite their local vaccination efforts, the nations of the region won't be safe until the entire region achieves herd immunity.

Key Questions Remain Unanswered in Killing of Cambodian Activist

Key Questions Remain Unanswered in Killing of Cambodian Activist

By Sebastian Strangio
The 2016 killing of Dr. Kem Ley marked the beginning of a severe tightening of the political space.

The South China Sea Arbitration Award: 5 Years and Beyond

The South China Sea Arbitration Award: 5 Years and Beyond

By Nguyen Hong Thao and Nguyen Thi Lan Huong
China has consistently denied the ruling, but it is already shaping legal opinion in important ways.
Vaccine Passports: Ticket to Freedom or Path to a Divided World?

Vaccine Passports: Ticket to Freedom or Path to a Divided World?

By Niha Dagia
Gulf and Western countries require incoming foreign workers to have received vaccines that are in short supply in several developing countries.

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