Topic
Opinion
Kinmen Is Unlikely to Become Taiwan’s Crimea
By Justyna Szczudlik
China’s gray zone and cognitive warfare tactics are one issue; a Crimea-like scenario is another. We should not confuse the two.
Cambodian Cyber-Slavery Ends Age of Innocence for Microfinance Investors
By David Whitehouse
The country's epidemic of online scam operations testifies to a lack of state capacity that should have been a red flag for MFI boosters.
Gen Z in Bangladesh: Moving Beyond the ‘Traitor’ and ‘Freedom Fighter’ Binary
By Iftekhar Iqbal
The student protests prove that young Bangladeshis are ready to move beyond categorizations based on events from 50 years ago.
Why Australia Cannot Remain Aloof From a China-Taiwan Conflict
By Ganesh Sahathevan
Leading Australian thinkers assume business as usual with China in the event of war over Taiwan, but its regional neighbors may have different ideas.
High-Ranking North Korean Defectors: A Sign of Cracks in Kim Jong Un’s Regime?
By Lee Min-Yong
This trend may signal growing skepticism among North Korea’s elite, potentially undermining the foundation of Kim Jong Un’s regime.
Embracing Reuse Solutions: A Path Forward for Asia in the Global Plastic Treaty
By Rahyang Nusantara
Pioneering efforts in Asian countries seek to phase out single-use plastics for reusable alternatives.
The Wall Street Journal Owes Hong Kong Reporters an Explanation
By Christopher Siu-tat Mung
Selina Cheng was let go by WSJ only two weeks after being elected as the chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association.
ASEAN Must Step-up or Face Irrelevance on the Myanmar Crisis
By Thiha Wint Aung, Jaivet Ealom, and Mehek Berry
There are three basic things the Southeast Asian bloc could do to more effectively address the country's crisis.
Can the US ‘Resolve Tibet Act’ Make a Difference?
By Marie Miller and Tenzin Lhadon
The act takes a landmark step in challenging the CCP’s historical revisionism. But the U.S. should be prepared to offer concrete support to the Tibetan community, which is already beginning to feel the CCP’s retaliation.
Why Are Women Forbidden From Wearing Hijab In Uzbekistan’s Schools?
By Gulnoz Mamarasulova
As the next school year approaches, it seems some officials are trying to pressure teachers and students to uncover. It’s a violation of their rights.
The Quota Reform Protest In Bangladesh Is Much More Than It Seems
By Md Mizanur Rahman
Bangladesh’s leaders are right that the protest has morphed into a broader challenge. What they fail to see is that their own actions are responsible for that development.
It Is Time for the World to Listen and Act to Help Rohingya
By Lucky Karim
Rohingya are not asking for special treatment – they are asking for the most basic human rights that have been denied to them for far too long.