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Tourists Stranded in Asia by Canceled Flights, Shut Borders
By Penny Yi Wang
Tourists across Asia are finding their dream vacations have turned into travel nightmares of cancelled flights and closed borders.
The Many Reasons to Move Indonesia’s Capital
By Giora Eliraz
There are a variety of rationales put forward for the decision to relocate the capital, some more prominently articulated than others.
Soldiers Enforce 10-Day Shutdown in Bangladesh to Slow Virus
By Julhas Alam
The Bangladeshi government has deployed the armed forces to maintain a shutdown amid concerns around COVID-19.
The China-Pakistan Nuclear Nexus: How Can India Respond?
By Sanjana Gogna and Nasima Khatoon
Pakistan has been rapidly advancing its nuclear weapons capabilities with China’s help. What can India do about it?
Vietnam’s Coronavirus Struggle: The Import Dimension
By Thoi Nguyen
Vietnam has not been immune from the issue of imported coronavirus cases.
Indonesia’s Virus Response and What It Tells Us About Global Health Governance
By Sukmawani Bela Pertiwi
Indonesia’s unique responses to the spread of infectious diseases give us a picture of the current state of global health governance.
Vietnam Toughens Coronavirus Crackdown With New Restrictions
By Associated Press
The prime minister said shopping malls, in-restaurant dining, bars, and other businesses that do not provide basic necessities must shut starting at midnight.
A Rohingya Coronavirus Catastrophe Looms if Their Internet Blackout Continues
By Sirazul Islam
Leaving the group cut off from the outside world leaves them especially vulnerable to COVID-19.
Beyond Port Visits, US-Vietnam Relations Can Go Further
By Matthew Dalton
There is ample room to expand the burgeoning U.S.-Vietnam relationship.
Trump’s COVID-19 Blame Game
By Chi Wang
Trump’s “Chinese virus” rhetoric is politically motivated, but diplomatically damaging.
Suspicions Grow in South Korea Over China’s Online Influence Operations
By Tae-jun Kang
Claims about Chinese attempts to divide South Korean society are gaining increasing attention.
How COVID-19 Will Impact the Defense Industry
By Arjun Sreekumar
Defense companies are among the many industries that must brace for a coronavirus shock.