Archive
2021
Women and State-building in Afghanistan
By Shibani Mehta and Shivangi Seth
While the world helps Afghanistan battle hunger and the collapse of its healthcare system, women’s rights are at risk of being politically orphaned.
Meta Pushes Back Against Kazakh Claims of ‘Exclusive’ Access to Facebook’s Content Reporting System
By Catherine Putz
"This process is the same in Kazakhstan as it is for other countries around the world," a Meta spokesman told Reuters.
South Korea’s Approach to the Metaverse
By Sang Kim
South Korea’s government is encouraging public-private partnerships to advance the technology.
Australia’s Climate Pledge: ‘Inaction, Misdirection, and Avoiding Choices’
By Joshua Mcdonald
Australia’s 2050 net zero pledge comes without specifics, relying on technology that hasn’t been invented yet and absent a 2030 emissions-reduction target.
Violence in Bangladesh Triggers Tensions in Indian Border State
By Ruwa Shah and Ahmer Khan
Following violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, Muslims in bordering Indian states are facing increasing pressure and harassment.
Pakistan’s TLP Emerges Stronger From Protests
By Umair Jamal
The Imran Khan government’s secret deal with the banned group will get the latter off the streets but at a price.
China’s Neo-Nationalism Poses Risks for International Businesses
By Charles Mok and Dennis Kwok
Companies and firms that used to straddle both the West and China with ease – like LinkedIn and Mayer Brown – are now finding themselves in uncharted territory.
EU Disinformation Committee Heads to Taiwan
By Staś Butler
The official visit by INGE is the latest in a series of high-level interactions between Brussels and Taipei.
Should the Taliban Be Given Afghanistan’s UN Seat?
By Mohammad Qadam Shah and Mohammad Bashir Mobasher
The question of recognizing the Taliban is a test of the integrity of international law.
China’s Supply Chain Bottlenecks: Winners and Losers
By Sara Hsu
While manufacturers are losing out, logistics companies are making record profits.
Facebook Grants Kazakhstan Direct Access to Content Reporting System
By Catherine Putz
In giving the Kazakh government direct access to identify content as problematic, Facebook is empowering an autocratic government to further police what its citizens say.
The Shifting Nature of India-China Relations
By Ankit Panda
Manoj Kewalramani joins the show to discuss Indian views of China and the bilateral relationship between the two countries.