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Japan’s Painful Choice on RCEP
By Shin Kawashima
Tokyo faces a major conundrum with the proposed free trade agreement.
Myanmar’s Ceasefire Falls Apart in Shan State
By Maggi Quadrini
Instability in northern Shan state is increasing the forced displacement of locals, along other rights abuses.
Australia to Make Google, Facebook Pay for News Content
By Associated Press
According to Australia’s treasurer, “the future of the Australian media landscape is at stake with these changes.”
Thai Court Allows Cambodian Class Action Against Thai Firm
By Associated Press
"This is a David vs. Goliath case that will redefine access to justice for the victims of corporate abuse in Southeast Asia and beyond,” one expert said.
Hong Kong’s Elections Were Already Rigged. Now They Won’t Happen.
By Shannon Tiezzi
Stacking the deck against pro-democrats apparently wasn’t enough for the Hong Kong government.
The Global War for 5G Heats up
By John Lee
U.S. moves have undermined Huawei’s prospects outside China, but their long-term efficacy to constrain China’s development and export of 5G technology is uncertain.
What Do US-Iran Talks Mean for Afghanistan?
By Rupert Stone
The U.S. and Iran are talking. That’s good news for Afghanistan.
Women Left Behind: India’s Falling Female Labor Participation
By Bansari Kamdar
India’s female labor force participation is the lowest in South Asia.
Are Australians Buying Chinese Goods Produced With Forced Labor?
By Joshua Mcdonald
After recent reports laid out evidence that Uyghurs were being sent to work in factories around China after detention, Australian governments are reviewing some contracts.
India’s New Education Policy: Streams Merge Into a River
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The merging of the arts, commerce, and science streams in Indian schools is a good decision.
Peace in Korea Can Happen Without Denuclearization
By Daniel R. DePetris
Pyongyang is going to remain a nuclear weapons state for the foreseeable future. U.S. policymakers must learn to live with this reality.
India’s Long-Awaited Rafales Finally Arrive from France
By Robert Farley
After many twists, turns, and delays, the first batch of French Dassault Rafale fighters finally arrived in India.