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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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
By Hu YanWenan
This extreme Han ethno-nationalist sentiment, once relegated to the fringe, is increasingly influential.
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
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
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.
From Green to Blue: The Political History of Ko Wen-je
By Brian Hioe and Lev Nachman
Who is the third-party candidate shaking up Taiwan's presidential race?