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Opinion
How LGBT+ Communities Overcame Japan’s 2011 Triple Disaster
By Natasha Fox
LGBT+ people found themselves marginalized from Japan’s state-run disaster relief – so they created their own alternatives. That can serve as a model for other efforts around the world.
The US Should Ban China’s State Media From Social Platforms
By David L. Sloss
U.S. companies – including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter – are subsidizing Chinese and Russian information warfare by providing free electronic amplification services.
US-ASEAN Summit a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Shrinking Civic Space Across the Region
By Pornpen Khongkachonkiet
Civil society across ASEAN is struggling to survive in the face of growing repression. Countering this alarming trend must be a top priority for the U.S.
Marcos’ Victory Offers Washington the Chance for a Diplomatic Reset with the Philippines
By Peter Mumford
Marcos might not have been the ideal choice of many U.S. policymakers, but he offers the opportunity for a more stable and predictable partnership.
South Korea Can Do More in the Battle Against COVID-19
By Troy Stangarone
For all its success at home, South Korea has been less forthcoming with donations during the pandemic.
Speak Up on Behalf of Afghan Women
By Heather Barr
What is happening right now in Afghanistan is the most serious women’s rights crisis in the world today.
Uyghurs Have No Faith in Michelle Bachelet’s UN Visit to China
By Omer Kanat
The United Nations, an organization established in the aftermath of one genocide, has yet to impose any consequences, or even to officially condemn, China’s genocide against the Uyghur people.
The US-ASEAN Summit Should Prioritize Internet Freedom
By Michael Caster
Washington should use the upcoming Special Summit to take a firm stand against the rising digital authoritarianism in Southeast Asian nations.
This Tiger Cub is Only the Tip of the Iceberg of an Illegal Trade
By Natalie Phaholyothin
Many Asian countries have passed strong laws against the tiger trade, but implementation remains patchy. That needs to change.
Remember Afghanistan’s Hazaras
By Knox Thames
Can anything be done to help the Hazaras in Afghanistan?
Northeast Asian Security Will Require North Korea’s Regional Reintegration
By Toby Dalton and Ankit Panda
South Korean, U.S., and regional security would be improved through risk reduction measures – such as reconnecting North Korea to regional security processes.
US-ASEAN Summit Is a Chance to Chart a New Course for Myanmar Policy
By Salai Za Uk Ling
Washington should use the upcoming summit with ASEAN to work out a new multilateral strategy to respond to the ongoing crisis.