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Opinion
In South Korea, Democracy and Human Rights Prevail
By Hye Jung Han and John Sifton
Democracies around the world are increasingly under attack from autocratic forces seeking to rule by fiat. In South Korea, ordinary people rose up to defend the systems that protect their human rights.
Bold Diplomacy: Reflections on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s Whirlwind Global Tour
By Sugiono
The country's new president is committed to fostering relationships with both superpowers while advocating for regional stability and global peace.
Trump’s Inauguration Invitation to China’s Xi Jinping Is a Slap in the Face to Uyghurs
By Julie Millsap
For Uyghur Americans, its feels like a betrayal – a signal that the U.S. may deprioritize human rights advocacy in favor of smoothing over relations with Beijing.
Why the Acting President of Myanmar’s NUG Is Right to Prioritize Internal Politics
By Harry Myo Lin
As the tide turns against the country's military junta, it is vital for the National Unity Government to improve its governance and administrative capacity.
Beijing Is Squeezing Taiwan in the Pacific. The US Must Act.
By Raja Krishnamoorthi
Instead of abandoning Taiwan, the United States should be looking for ways to deepen our support for the island.
Arrest of Kyrgyz Lawyer an Attack on the Legal Profession
By Alva Omarova
Prior to his arrest, Samat Matsakov worked on several high-profile cases involving critics of the government.
The ICC’s Action on the Rohingya is Historic, but the Court Should Go Further on Myanmar
By Patrick Phongsathorn
The arrest warrant against junta chief Min Aung Hlaing only addresses a tiny portion of the crimes committed by the Myanmar armed forces.
India’s Mosques Are Under Siege. The Destruction of the Babri Masjid Explains Why.
By Rasheed Ahmed
The destruction of the Babri Masjid in 1992 has emboldened others attempting to destroy mosques, providing them with a game plan.
The Axis of Trump: Russia, Israel, and India
By Muqtedar Khan
While India and Israel feel that Trump will give them a free hand to pursue their goals without regard for human rights, Russia hopes NATO expansion will cease.
Across the Asia-Pacific, Governments Criminalize Human Rights Defenders Like Me
By Muhammad Ismail
Most people in the region are living in countries with closed or repressed civic space where their freedoms to speak up, organize, or mobilize are under attack on a daily basis.
COP29 Finance Goal Falls Short of Addressing Southeast Asia’s Needs
By Trang Nguyen
The conference put more money on the table for developing countries, but this will not solve the “chicken-and-egg” dilemmas facing the region.
The Time of Impunity for Myanmar’s War Criminals Must End
By Chris Gunness
The Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court demands an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s dictator Min Aung Hlaing.