Archive
August 2021
ASEAN Can’t Do Much More About Myanmar’s Crisis
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
The Southeast Asian bloc shouldn't be expected to take on more than it is capable of or willing to do.
US Authorities Thwart Plot Against Outspoken Myanmar Envoy
By Sebastian Strangio
The revelation of a plot against Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun will only deepen the junta's international opprobrium.
Revenge Porn Has Become a Political Weapon in Myanmar
By Amara Thiha
As Myanmar's crisis deepens, the country's women are bearing much of the burden.
Addressing Climate Change in the Mekong-Ganges Region
By Lohita Solanki
The newfound attention on climate change at the MGC is a recent development, but a necessary one.
Indian and Chinese Troops Disengage from Gogra
By Sudha Ramachandran
The establishment of buffer zones in areas of disengagement is eating into territory formerly under Indian control.
New Zealand’s Relationship With Japan May Be About to Change
By Geoffrey Miller
As the Tokyo Olympics come to an end, the very successful Japan-New Zealand partnership may be about to become a lot more complicated.
Pakistan’s Problem With Violence Against Women Is Growing Impossible to Ignore
By Somaiyah Hafeez
Pakistan witnessed several cases of gender-based violence within the month of July, shedding light on the deplorable state of women’s rights in the country.
The 3 Myths That Sank the Afghan Peace Process
By Marvin G. Weinbaum
Dispelling these myths becomes especially important as the current conflict appears to be entering a critical new phase.
Nepal’s Once-and-Future Prime Minister: What to Expect From Deuba’s Foreign Policy
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Managing relations with great powers will remain a key foreign policy challenge for Nepal’s new prime minister.
Pakistan’s Hindu Temple Ransacking Has Deep Ideological Roots
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Pakistan’s anti-Hindu bigotry remains uniquely institutionalized.
Taliban Gun Down, Kill Afghan Government Media Official
By Tameem Akhgar and Kathy Gannon
The assassination took place during weekly Friday prayers.
Europe Faces the Tricky Task of Policing Chinese Investments
By Bruce Shen
The Chinese acquisition of the U.K.’s largest chip maker underlines the difficulty of implementing investment screenings.