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Opinion
Changes to China’s Banking Law Could Help – or Hurt – the Planet
By Beibei Yin and Marília Monteiro
China has an opportunity to stop its banks from financing biodiversity loss.
Europeans and Americans Are Divided on the Transatlantic Relationship
By Susi Dennison and Dina Smeltz
New polling data shows that the American public is much more likely to sense a natural alliance with European countries than the reverse.
How Asia’s Rice Producers Can Help Limit Global Warming
By Oliver Frith, Reiner Wassmann, and Bjoern Ole Sander
Rice-producing countries could contribute decisively to meeting the new EU-U.S. target to cut global methane emission.
America’s Afghan Allies: How to Help Those Left Behind
By Chetan Peddada and Zack Baddorf
The United States must not forget the Afghan allies it left behind.
Indo-Pacific Trade: Bring Washington Back to the Table
By Ami Bera and Wendy Cutler
The Biden administration should prioritize a forward-looking and impactful economic and trade agenda with the Indo-Pacific region, especially when it comes to digital trade.
After the Fall of Kabul, the US Needs to Reject China’s Narrative on Terrorism
By Omer Kanat
Hyping an unsubstantiated “extremism” threat is a key, and classic, tactic in the Chinese government’s propaganda war.
China’s AUKUS Response Highlights Beijing’s Bunker Mentality
By Bonnie Girard
Beijing seems completely unwilling – or unable – to consider its own actions might be feeding the “China containment” push.
What Does ‘Free and Open’ Really Mean for the Indo-Pacific?
By Ken Weisbrode
The phrase is often read as code for “U.S.-aligned,” but what does it really mean?
What Vietnam’s President Sought to Achieve at the 76th UNGA
By Le Dinh Tinh
As a mid-level power that is deeply integrated into global supply chains, Vietnam has a strong interest in the future of global multilateralism.
Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy Needs to Focus More on India
By Sana Hashmi
Five years into the NSP, it’s time to elevate India on Taiwan’s diplomatic agenda.
Revitalizing US Diplomatic Engagement With Central Asia
By Richard E. Hoagland and Michael S. Repass
The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan underscores the need for an enhanced diplomatic approach to the region.
Bringing Clean Air to 4 Billion People in Asia
By Kaoru Akahoshi and Eric Zusman
To tackle air pollution, we need solutions that break down boundaries - between countries, regions, and diverse stakeholders.