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2021

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Pakistan’s Surging Religious Extremism

Pakistan’s Surging Religious Extremism

By Umair Jamal
Its political class has neither the will nor the intent to tackle religious extremism as all have benefited from it.
China Demanded Halt to Indonesian Drilling Near Natuna Islands: Report

China Demanded Halt to Indonesian Drilling Near Natuna Islands: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
Chinese diplomats claimed that the rig was drilling for oil and gas in "Chinese territory."

Omicron Variant Threatens to Upend Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 Recovery

Omicron Variant Threatens to Upend Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 Recovery

By Sebastian Strangio
After a challenging year, the region's governments have ample reason to take the emergence of the new strain seriously.

20 Years After 9/11, Al-Qaida Retains a Deadly Relevance in Malaysia

20 Years After 9/11, Al-Qaida Retains a Deadly Relevance in Malaysia

By J. Fernando and Jasminder Singh
Despite the network's apparent dormancy, Malaysian authorities can't afford to underestimate its potential threat.

Democracy Promotion in the Indo-Pacific: Prelude to a ‘Biden Doctrine’?

Democracy Promotion in the Indo-Pacific: Prelude to a ‘Biden Doctrine’?

By Mark S. Cogan and Paul D. Scott
Despite its limits, the Biden administration should anchor its foreign policy in support of democratic principles and self-determination.
Is China Stacking the Technology Deck by Setting International Standards?

Is China Stacking the Technology Deck by Setting International Standards?

By Danny Russel and Blake Berger
Though often overshadowed by China’s advances in technology, the state-directed strategy to set technological standards will have a lasting impact.

US Global Posture Review Calls for Stationing More Units in South Korea  

US Global Posture Review Calls for Stationing More Units in South Korea  

By Mitch Shin
The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that it decided to station an Apache attack helicopter squadron and artillery division headquarters permanently in South Korea.
AUKUS: Why Britain Was the Big Winner

AUKUS: Why Britain Was the Big Winner

By David Camroux
London avoided the worst of the fallout with France, but stands to reap the most benefits from the deal.

‘China Day’ in New York: A Case Study in United Front Work

‘China Day’ in New York: A Case Study in United Front Work

By Flora Yan
How United Front organizations worked to advance the CCP’s political agenda in the New York State Legislature, especially at a time of strained China-U.S. relations.

Bangladesh’s Nuclear Power Plant: Economic Blackhole or Energy Backbone?

Bangladesh’s Nuclear Power Plant: Economic Blackhole or Energy Backbone?

By Hussain Shazzad
Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has sparked intense debate, but it's hard to see a better option for the country.

China Lashes Out at Japan’s Former PM Abe Over Taiwan Warning

China Lashes Out at Japan’s Former PM Abe Over Taiwan Warning

By Associated Press
Abe Shinzo’s pointed comments on Taiwan drew an angry reaction from Beijing.
Taiwan’s Pragmatic Approach to Biden’s Democracy Summit

Taiwan’s Pragmatic Approach to Biden’s Democracy Summit

By Huynh Tam Sang and Phan Van Tim
Bringing Taiwanese technocrats to Washington’s Summit for Democracy could help bolster Taiwan’s democratic standing.

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