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Opinion
Reenergizing the Thailand-US Relationship
By John Goyer
Recent high-level engagements have improved the mood music in the relationship; that momentum needs to be sustained.
3 Key Points for Understanding China’s Foreign Policy
By Mu Chunshan
Does China want to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific? Is China using Europe as a bargaining chip with the United States? How did “wolf warrior” diplomacy come about?
Nuclear Power Plant Construction and Uranium Mining in Kyrgyzstan Pose Unacceptable Risks
By Ilgiz Kambarov
Pursuing nuclear power is a perilous path for Kyrgyzstan, especially given the country's geological instability and a lack of domestic expertise and infrastructure.
The Cracks in India’s Democracy
By Pius Fozan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently extolled India as the “mother of democracy.” His administration’s crackdown on dissent paints a different picture.
Labor Rights Violations Persist in Uzbekistan
By Lynn Schweisfurth
Cotton producer Indorama Agro silences workers speaking out against rights violations while development banks fail to ensure compliance.
No, Cambodia’s Opposition Does Not Need to Take a Sabbatical
By Mu Sochua
A new non-partisan movement is aiming to give the large Cambodian diaspora a greater voice in the country's politics.
Why Trump’s Conflict of Interest Over a TikTok Sale Matters
By Charles Mok
Trump's sudden opposition to a potential TikTok ban deserves closer scrutiny.
When Diversity Meets Diplomacy: LGBTQ+ Experiences in Foreign Missions
By Jack Hayes
Over two dozen countries in the Asia-Pacific still criminalize same-gender relationships. We need more research on how this impacts LGBTQ+ diplomats – and you can help.
South Korea’s Press Freedom Under Fire
By Heesoo Jang
South Korea is on the brink of one of its most critical elections, amid an intensifying assault on press freedom.
Time for a New Approach to the North Korea Problem. How About Canada?
By Chan Mo Ku
Canada, with its diplomatic experience as an honest broker and history of track two engagement with North Korea, is well-positioned to try its hand at mediation.
Time to End ‘Waste Colonialism’ Through a Global Plastics Treaty
By Mageswari Sangaralingam
Developed countries need to stop exporting their plastic trash to Asian countries under the guise of “recycling.”
Busting 6 ‘Peak China’ Myths
By Wang Wen
A more nuanced look at China's economic indicators is necessary to understand current trends.