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July 2021

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USMC Force Design 2030: US Marines and the Indo-Pacific

USMC Force Design 2030: US Marines and the Indo-Pacific

By Alec Bohlman
The new vision for the U.S. Marine Corps will impact cooperation with allies as well.
As China Rolled Out Its COVID-19 Shots, Victims of Earlier Vaccine Scandals Vanished

As China Rolled Out Its COVID-19 Shots, Victims of Earlier Vaccine Scandals Vanished

By Renee Xia
China’s habit of disappearing and censoring critics is not the way to win trust in its vaccine industry.

Nepal’s COVID-19 Crisis Exacerbates Hardships for Women

Nepal’s COVID-19 Crisis Exacerbates Hardships for Women

By Rajin Rayamajhi and Tracy Fehr
The economic and health impact of the pandemic has disproportionately fallen on women – especially single women.

Can China’s Economy Overtake the United States?

Can China’s Economy Overtake the United States?

By Robert Farley
Chinese economic growth has been the dominant fact of 21st century international relations, and will continue to shape global politics for the rest of the century.

What Does a Taliban Government Mean for the Rest of South Asia?

What Does a Taliban Government Mean for the Rest of South Asia?

By Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy
Countries like Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka could see intensified terrorism thanks to links with the Taliban.
Cooling Off China-US Technological Competition: A Blueprint in Shared Purpose

Cooling Off China-US Technological Competition: A Blueprint in Shared Purpose

By Kangkyu Lee
Shared leadership on technological matters is crucial and cooler heads must prevail.

UNESCO and Japan’s Rewriting of History

UNESCO and Japan’s Rewriting of History

By Mindy L. Kotler
At UNESCO, Japan lays bare the difficulties of achieving shared values within the Quad.
Pakistan Sees Surge in Silencing of Mainstream and Social Media

Pakistan Sees Surge in Silencing of Mainstream and Social Media

By Waleed Tariq
Attempts to reign in the media have grown since 2018, when the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf came to power.

Australia Struggles With Moral Obligation to Aid Afghan Partners

Australia Struggles With Moral Obligation to Aid Afghan Partners

By Joshua Mcdonald
Afghan interpreters plead for support from the Australian government as the threat from the Taliban increases.

Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony: The Attendees and the No-Shows

Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony: The Attendees and the No-Shows

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s spectatorless Opening Ceremony welcomes world leaders and sponsors amid a COVID-19 state of emergency.

Myanmar Shadow Government Forms COVID-19 Task Force

Myanmar Shadow Government Forms COVID-19 Task Force

By Sebastian Strangio
The National Unity Government hopes to capitalize on the junta's incompetent response to the current COVID-19 surge.
Thai Navy’s Submarine Acquisition Stuck in Limbo

Thai Navy’s Submarine Acquisition Stuck in Limbo

By Tita Sanglee
With COVID-19 spiraling out of control in Thailand, the $683 million purchase has again drawn criticism.

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