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What China’s Long-Term Economic Weakness Means for the Developing World
By R. Evan Ellis
Latin America – dependent on commodity exports and with few other options for finance – will likely be among the regions most harmed by a protracted downturn in China’s economy.
China Ponders Russia’s Logistical Challenges in the Ukraine War
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
China is paying close attention to how Russia's logistical failures hampered its invasion of Ukraine – particularly as China will face an even steeper logistical challenge should it attack Taiwan.
How to Truly Mark Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day
By Ishrat Zakia Sultana
The Rohingya issue has become deeply politicized, but there are still possible solutions at hand.
Did China Colonize Vietnam?
By Christelle Nguyen
Vietnamese often speak of a long history of domination at Chinese hands, while Chinese youths are taught that Vietnamese territory was previously part of China.
The Politics and Geopolitics of Women’s Sport in the Pacific
By Patricia O’Brien
The lack of Pacific women in Australian and New Zealand stadiums speaks to something amiss with Australia’s sports diplomacy.
Debt Bondage Payouts Mark Progress But Fail to Make Migrant Workers Whole in Taiwan
By Peter Bengtsen
Suppliers of General Motors, Opel, Continental, Bosch, Hella, Magna, and Walmart have repaid over $2.5 million to employees, but still fall short of full reimbursements.
Could the Papua Hostage Situation Have Been Prevented?
By Aprila Wayar
As the hostage-taking of New Zealand pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens enters its sixth consecutive month, his whereabouts in eastern Indonesia remain unknown.
Can Tourism Save China’s Small Villages?
By Siyang Ding and Noah Gilligan
China is in the midst of a rural tourism boom. Villages want to take advantage to revive their economies, but that's easier said than done.
Changing Thailand: New Ideology, Old Politics
By Watcharin Rattanataymee
Despite the PM vote setback, the success of the Move Forward Party during the election has created a new dynamic in Thai politics – one that is likely to persist.
The Lunar Race Between India and Russia: What’s at Stake?
By Namrata Goswami
Later this month, the two nations will each attempt to make a soft landing on the South Pole of the Moon. The missions will have implications for the two rival blocs now forming in space.
Climate Finance Must Be Part of Sri Lanka’s Debt Solution
By Michael Iveson and Timothy Shankar
Climate finance is essential to address both the country's debt crisis and its acute climate vulnerabilities.
The Tyranny of Fear in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
“Every arrest, case of torture, extrajudicial killing and kidnapping sends a signal to journalists, activists, community leaders and lawyers about the cost of challenging the regime.”