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In Balochistan, Families Demand Answers for Forced Disappearances

In Balochistan, Families Demand Answers for Forced Disappearances

By Somaiyah Hafeez
In a growing protest movement, family members are drawing attention to the long-standing issue of abductions in Balochistan.
Southeast Asia’s Brewing Refugee Crisis

Southeast Asia’s Brewing Refugee Crisis

By Lindsey Kennedy and Nathan Paul Southern
The impending closure of giant online scamming factories in eastern Myanmar could leave thousands of trafficking victims stranded.

How to Actually Overcome China’s Rare Earths Monopoly

How to Actually Overcome China’s Rare Earths Monopoly

By Tim Worstall
For materials that are essential to our modern way of life, the rare earths industry is surprisingly small – which is why China has been able to dominate thus far.

How Will Laos Handle Its 2024 Chairmanship of ASEAN?

How Will Laos Handle Its 2024 Chairmanship of ASEAN?

By To Minh Son
The communist-ruled nation takes the helm at a time of growing tumult in the the world and the region.

Pacific Island Countries’ Seesawing Security Diplomacy 

Pacific Island Countries’ Seesawing Security Diplomacy 

By Corey Lee Bell
Security cooperation with China and Australia is far from a zero-sum game.
The Nuclear Shadows of the Russia-Ukraine War: A Chinese Perspective

The Nuclear Shadows of the Russia-Ukraine War: A Chinese Perspective

By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
How are Chinese strategists viewing the debate over tactical nuclear use and escalation in the Ukraine war?

Bhopal’s Endless Health Crisis

Bhopal’s Endless Health Crisis

By Nicholas Muller
Nearly 40 years after the world’s worst industrial disaster, scores of victims still suffer with little recourse.
Hong Kong’s Choiceless Elections: A Cautionary Tale for Taiwan

Hong Kong’s Choiceless Elections: A Cautionary Tale for Taiwan

By Neal E. Robbins
The end of Hong Kong’s once-vibrant political culture rings a clear warning bell for Taiwan. 

The Rising Tide of ‘Imperial Han’ Nationalism in China

The Rising Tide of ‘Imperial Han’ Nationalism in China

By Hu YanWenan
This extreme Han ethno-nationalist sentiment, once relegated to the fringe, is increasingly influential.

Central Asia’s Great Energy Paradox

Central Asia’s Great Energy Paradox

By Assel Tutumlu and Farkhod Aminjonov
Why does the energy-rich region experience such frequent power and heating failures?

PALM10: Japan’s Chance to Engage With Pacific Island Countries

PALM10: Japan’s Chance to Engage With Pacific Island Countries

By Mina Pollmann
As China attempts to increase its influence over the PICs, Japan must marshal a strategic response that connects these states to its broader objectives in the Indo-Pacific.
Gender Norms and Women’s Double Burden in East Asia

Gender Norms and Women’s Double Burden in East Asia

By Jessica Shao and Yoolim Lee
South Korea, Japan, and China share similar issues with entrenched gender norms regarding childcare and employment, which are being reflected in their plunging birthrates.

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