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2021

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The Threat of a Sino-Russian Fleet Circumnavigating Japan

The Threat of a Sino-Russian Fleet Circumnavigating Japan

By KOTANI Tetsuo
How should Japan respond?
Honduras’ President Is in Taiwan for a Surprise State Visit

Honduras’ President Is in Taiwan for a Surprise State Visit

By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan, afraid of losing yet another ally, is eager to shore up support ahead of Honduras’ election.

Afghanistan, Then and Now

Afghanistan, Then and Now

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with author Chris Woolf.

Without Coal, What Happens to Cement, Steel, Iron — and Asia’s Path to Development?

Without Coal, What Happens to Cement, Steel, Iron — and Asia’s Path to Development?

By Monika Mondal
A focus on the power sector hides the fact that heavy industry, the key to developing countries' continued growth, is the second largest emitter.

Will Cambodia Commit to Protecting Its Forests?

Will Cambodia Commit to Protecting Its Forests?

By Nith Kosal
Over the past two decades, Cambodia has lost 28 percent of its tree cover. Inaction will mean further losses. 
Myanmar Court Sentences US Journalist to 11 Years in Jail

Myanmar Court Sentences US Journalist to 11 Years in Jail

By Grant Peck
Danny Fenster, the managing editor of Frontier Myanmar, could face up to life in prison when additional charges are factored in.

Pacific Leaders Agree on Vaccines But Not on US Hosting APEC

Pacific Leaders Agree on Vaccines But Not on US Hosting APEC

By Nick Perry and Jim Gomez
Russia reportedly refused to support the U.S. hosting the gathering in 2023, derailing the matter for now in the consensus-driven grouping.
Did COVID-19 Strengthen Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia?

Did COVID-19 Strengthen Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia?

By David Hutt
There doesn’t appear to be any clear correlation between how a government handled the pandemic and the waning of political freedom. 

What Did the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan Accomplish?

What Did the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan Accomplish?

By Sreeram Chaulia
The India-hosted meeting revealed the geopolitical fault lines that have prevented a unified pan-regional response to Afghanistan’s multiple cascading crises.

Australia’s New Electric Vehicle Policy or Morrison’s Biggest Backflip?

Australia’s New Electric Vehicle Policy or Morrison’s Biggest Backflip?

By Joshua Mcdonald
Some accused the Australian prime minister of lying as his 2022 campaign unofficially kicked off with a massive backflip on electric vehicle policies.

What Did South Korea Promise at COP26?

What Did South Korea Promise at COP26?

By Troy Stangarone
South Korea is among the world’s most carbon intense economies. What changes is Seoul willing to make?
India’s Stolen Gods and Goddesses

India’s Stolen Gods and Goddesses

By Neeta Lal
The looting of India's history continues: “We are estimating close to 10,000 major work of arts leaving India every decade.”

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