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September 2023

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Who Will Be New Zealand’s Next Foreign Minister?

Who Will Be New Zealand’s Next Foreign Minister?

By Geoffrey Miller
Whatever the results of the October 14 election, get ready for some new faces.
The Truth About Eurasian Rail Freight Transport

The Truth About Eurasian Rail Freight Transport

By Chris B. Wensink
The bulk of railway freight between Asia and Europe crosses Russian territory. Yet the route has not been the focus of Western sanctions – so far.

109 Telecom Fraud Suspects Deported From Myanmar To China

109 Telecom Fraud Suspects Deported From Myanmar To China

By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing's strategic interests in Myanmar and mainland Southeast Asia ensure that the crackdown on transnational criminality is likely to remain partial and selective.

Extensive Damage Feared After Fire at Major Indonesian Museum

Extensive Damage Feared After Fire at Major Indonesian Museum

By Sebastian Strangio
The National Museum of Indonesia houses the country's most extensive collection of historical and archaeological artifacts.

Is There Any Southeast Asian Autocrat That the US Won’t Do Business With?

Is There Any Southeast Asian Autocrat That the US Won’t Do Business With?

By David Hutt
Hypocrisy is an inevitable part of power politics. But there are limits to how far a nation like the U.S. should compromise.
An Illustrious Photographer on Warzones and Hollywood

An Illustrious Photographer on Warzones and Hollywood

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Roland Neveu.

US Chipmakers March South as Vietnam Subsidizes Its Tech Future

US Chipmakers March South as Vietnam Subsidizes Its Tech Future

By Arrian Ebrahimi
Just as Vietnam comes into its unique role in China-U.S. relations, Hanoi’s policymakers are trying to find their niche in the global semiconductor industry.
How the EU Can Contribute to the Green Transition in Central Asia

How the EU Can Contribute to the Green Transition in Central Asia

By Alouddin Komilov
By focusing its efforts on a few key sectors, the EU can strengthen Central Asia’s resilience, prosperity, and regional cooperation.

Fostering Global Collaboration Amid Volatile Geopolitics and Technology Bans

Fostering Global Collaboration Amid Volatile Geopolitics and Technology Bans

By Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa and Dingding Chen
No country can go it alone in today's interconnected world. Here's a potential path back to global cooperation to facilitate the sharing of technological advancements and the assurance of collective security.

How to Defend the Global Human Rights System From Authoritarian Assault

How to Defend the Global Human Rights System From Authoritarian Assault

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Rana Siu Inboden. 

Why Does the Japanese Left Hate Nippon Ishin So Much?

Why Does the Japanese Left Hate Nippon Ishin So Much?

By Jio Kamata
Ishin may have the best chance of becoming an opposition force to be reckoned with, but leftists fear the party even more than the LDP.
Xi Jinping’s Diplomacy Is Shifting from Offense to Defense

Xi Jinping’s Diplomacy Is Shifting from Offense to Defense

By Jianli Yang
In the face of strong diplomatic headwinds, Xi seems to be deciding his time is better spent focused on shoring up regime security at home.

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