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Opinion
Abe Shinzo Excelled at Foreign Policy, But He Failed Women Badly
By Sachiko Oshimo and Mark S. Cogan
The late Japanese leader stoked a reactionary social conservatism that reinforced the country's traditional gender roles.
South Korea’s ‘Sender Pays’ Policy Is a Threat to the Internet
By Adrian Wan
The “sender pays” model is poised to create fragmentation of digital rules and standards, compromising the digital ecosystems that have been at the heart of the internet’s innovation and growth.
China’s Heavy-Handed Push to Prevent a UN Report on Xinjiang
By William Nee
Beijing’s full-court press to kill the report reveals a lot about Xi Jinping’s ideal form of international order.
He Got Away With Robbing a Bank. Here’s How to Hold Him Accountable.
By Vivian Zhao
Malaysia’s gargantuan 1MDB scandal shows why the world needs to establish an International Anti-Corruption Court.
ASEAN Can No Longer Remain Neutral on Myanmar
By Kasit Piromya
Eighteen months on from the military coup, it is time for the bloc to decide which side of history it wants to be on.
The Rise of Indonesia on the Global Stage: Reflections on an Economic Ascent
By Edward Parker
With its presidency of the G-20 this year, the country is finally beginning to fulfill its potential as a regional and global leader.
Myanmar Executions Should Be a Watershed Moment for ASEAN
By Youk Chhang
ASEAN must make a powerful, unified stand on the right to life and human rights – for the people of Myanmar and for the future of the region.
Who Should Be the Next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights?
By Benedict Rogers
Michelle Bachelet failed to do her job as the world’s leading human rights advocate. Tapping the right person to succeed her is a crucial decision.
Imperialist Apologia: Salt on Colonial Wounds
By Ryan Mitra and Parijat Pandya
The success of “RRR,” set during the British Raj, has sparked a new wave of apologia for British colonialism.
In Myanmar, We Pay With Our Lives for the Choices of World Leaders
By Me Me Khant
Nearly 18 months after the coup, the world's reaction to Myanmar's anguish continues to be one of statements, inaction, and business as usual.
In a World of Crises, Don’t Forget Myanmar
By Hunter Marston and Lucas Myers
The U.S. should not lose sight of the escalating humanitarian and political crisis in Myanmar. There are clear national and moral interests at stake.
Finding the Right Way Forward in Pakistan’s Energy Crisis
By Haneea Isaad and Sam Reynolds
Domestic renewables are the best hedge against global LNG price volatility and supply insecurity.