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Opinion
Cutting Aid to Afghanistan Is Collective Punishment. America Must Do Better.
By Freshta Jalalzai
The crisis unfolding in Afghanistan today is not just a repetition of history. It is an amplified version, with even fewer lifelines for an even larger group of suffering Afghans.
10 Hard Questions for Dr. Yunus and the Young Revolutionaries in Bangladesh
By Anu Anwar
Bangladesh stands at a historic crossroads. We must not fail.
What the Trump Administration Can Learn From Aid Reorganizations in Australia, NZ, and Canada
By Eileen Natuzzi
As the administration considers folding USAID into the State Department, it should study lessons learned from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand – all of which have done the same.
China’s London ‘Super Embassy’ Would Be a Super Surveillance Hub
By Christopher Mung
The U.K. cannot ignore the broader human rights risks that come with China’s request to build a so-called “super embassy.”
Exiled Kyrgyz Government Critic Threatened With Extradition From Dubai
By Alva Omarova
Activist Tilekmat Kudaibergen uulu is the latest Kyrgyz dissident to face pressure from authorities while abroad.
Afghan Allies Risked Everything for US Missions. Urgent Action Is Needed to Protect Them.
By Demi Hester
Years of bureaucratic delays, policy changes, and geopolitical instability under both the Biden and Trump administrations have left Afghans stranded and vulnerable.
America’s Blind Spot: How Failing Trade Enforcement Strengthens Beijing
By David Rashid
Reported tariff assessments and changing trade patterns from 2018 to today tell a striking story of loopholes and weak enforcement in U.S. tariffs on China.
Beyond the Korean Peninsula: How the South Korea-US Alliance Can Contribute to Regional Security
By Hanbyeol Sohn and Jinki Lee
Even if a strategic and comprehensive alliance can be made a reality, the big question is how to make that happen amid the uncertainty of the Trump era.
On Human Rights, Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Promises More of the Same
By Mu Sochua
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's appointment of two former prime ministers as "special advisors" points to a gap between his words and his actions.
Can Marco Rubio Help Rebuild US Influence in Latin America – and Erode China’s?
By Rodrigo Moura
While Rubio’s anti-China rhetoric aligns with Washington’s broader geopolitical goals, the tools at his disposal are insufficient to match Beijing’s economic engagement.
Cambodia’s Proposed Atrocity Denial Law Will Stifle Historical Debate
By Sebastian Strangio
Under draft legislation announced last week, anyone denying “the truth of the bitter past” could be imprisoned for up to five years.
Forgotten Voices: The Uyghurs Facing Deportation From Thailand to China
By Abdulhakim Idris
The fate of these 48 men has become a litmus test for human rights in Southeast Asia, with far-reaching implications that extend beyond the borders of Thailand and China.
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