Archive
2021
How Universal Basic Income Can Advance the United States’ China Strategy
By Scott Singer and Ben Silvian
The infrastructure bill is a good start, but the U.S. must go much further in “domestic renewal” to truly compete with China.
Emaciated Children in Kabul Hospital Underscore Rising Hunger in Afghanistan
By Lee Keath
Hunger is increasing dramatically in Afghanistan, fueled by an economic crisis that has only gotten worse since the Taliban seized power in the country.
The Old Ways Are Still Alive in New Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
In entering a new term by suggesting constitutional reform, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is following in the path of his dictatorial predecessor.
The Challenges Ahead for Japan’s Kishida Government
By Rupakjyoti Borah
Kishida came to power at a fraught time for Japan, both at home and in its foreign relations.
A Duterte Dynasty in the Philippines?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Aries Arugay.
In Light of Evergrande, It’s Time to Talk About the ‘Big Four’
By James Borton
Evergrande’s crisis once again calls into question the role of international auditing firms – and raises doubts over what other secrets their seal of approval may be hiding.
As Chair of ASEAN, Hun Sen Warns of Crack Down on Protesters
By Luke Hunt
Cambodia faces a difficult year, but the prime minister says he “will do what it takes” to quell dissent.
Will Tim Smith’s Drunken Crash Save the Victorian Liberal Party?
By Grant Wyeth
With Smith seemingly on the way out, the party will have a little more freedom to recalibrate.
India’s Sedition Law Needs to Be Buried
By Sudha Ramachandran
Several Indians who celebrated Pakistan’s victory over India in a recent cricket match were slapped with sedition charges. That's just the latest example of the law's abuse to quell dissent.
Sardar Udham Singh, the Oscars, and Colonial Amnesia
By Ryan Mitra
Why is it unacceptable for an acclaimed Indian director to capture the violence of British colonial rule and the anger Indians felt toward colonial repression?
UN Investigator: Crimes Against Humanity Under Myanmar Junta
By Edith M Lederer
Preliminary evidence shows that attacks on civilians are widespread, systematic and follow a pattern.
A Tale of 2 Afghan Women
By Samya Kullab
One is a rebel and the other a bureaucrat. Both are serving the Afghan people but in different ways.