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The Challenges for BRICS in 2025 Under the Brazilian Presidency

The Challenges for BRICS in 2025 Under the Brazilian Presidency

By Lucas Lima
Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing initiatives.

Coercion and Criminality: Cambodia’s Dual Threat to Regional and Global Stability

Coercion and Criminality: Cambodia’s Dual Threat to Regional and Global Stability

By Jacob Sims
As the harms of Cambodia's criminalized political economy ripple outward, governments in the region and further afield must move beyond their muted, incoherent response.
China-US Cooperation on the Fentanyl Crisis Is Very Possible

China-US Cooperation on the Fentanyl Crisis Is Very Possible

By Marcel Arsenault
Bilateral cooperation on fentanyl can save lives, protect societies and punish drug traffickers.

Bangladesh’s Fragile Progress Toward Freedom of Expression

Bangladesh’s Fragile Progress Toward Freedom of Expression

By A K M Wahiduzzaman
The interim government’s draft Cyber Security Ordinance mirrors the repressive legal frameworks of previous administrations.

Taiwan’s Constitutional Crisis Threatens Its Democracy

Taiwan’s Constitutional Crisis Threatens Its Democracy

By You-Hao Lai
The Constitutional Court has been effectively sidelined through a legislative gambit – and the biggest losers are the Taiwanese people. 

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Burmese Tofu Diplomacy: Myanmar’s Democratic Forces and Their Engagement with China and India

Burmese Tofu Diplomacy: Myanmar’s Democratic Forces and Their Engagement with China and India

By Tin Shine Aung
The National Unity Government needs a proactive strategy for gaining recognition from the region's two superpowers.

Is Japan’s Sudden Pivot to China Naïve? 

Is Japan’s Sudden Pivot to China Naïve? 

By Yukari Easton
Japan has little to show for an unprecedented relaxing of its visa program for Chinese nationals.
3 Years on: Kazakhstan’s Kafkaesque System Fails Bloody January Torture Victims 

3 Years on: Kazakhstan’s Kafkaesque System Fails Bloody January Torture Victims 

By Alva Omarova
While over 30 security and law enforcement officials have been convicted for abuse during Bloody January, the number remains low compared to the scale of violations.

To Strengthen Defense, Taiwan Must Revamp Its Military Procurement 

To Strengthen Defense, Taiwan Must Revamp Its Military Procurement 

By Ping-yu Lin
Recurring corruption scandals shed light on the lack of accountability in military procurement decisions. 

In the UK, Labor’s China Audit Is Fast Becoming a Post-Mortem

In the UK, Labor’s China Audit Is Fast Becoming a Post-Mortem

By Andrew Yeh
The trajectory of the new government’s China policy could be set well before the foreign secretary’s much vaunted audit sees the light of day.

Busan Was a Major Political Win on Plastic Pollution, Even If Not a Procedural One 

Busan Was a Major Political Win on Plastic Pollution, Even If Not a Procedural One 

By Arpita Bhagat
The political dynamics, narratives, and numbers are conditioned in favor of a strong agreement now.
Why Indonesia Needs To Reform Its Oil and Gas Exploration Landscape

Why Indonesia Needs To Reform Its Oil and Gas Exploration Landscape

By Larry Luckey
If the country is to achieve its ambitious 2030 energy goals, it needs to remove the obstacles in the way of foreign exploration activities.

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