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Opinion
‘Build Back Better World’ and the Belt and Road Are Not Necessarily at Odds
By Keren Zhu
Notwithstanding China-U.S. competition, there are a lot of ways in which the two initiatives are complementary.
The Future of Asia’s Battle Against Online Misinformation
By Jeff Paine
Blunt “fake news” legislation is open to easy abuse. There are other good options for tackling the complex problem of misinformation.
Myanmar’s Democratic Vision Depends on Including Rohingya, Other Ethnic Minorities
By Wai Wai Nu
“We will never be free until all of us are free.”
New President of the Tibetan Exile Government Hopes to Resume Talks With China
By Ashwini Bhatia
Beijing should adopt a “middle way approach" that gives Tibetans autonomy, Penpa Tsering says.
EU Energy Project in Nepal Sets Landmark Precedent on Indigenous Consent
By Anirudha Nagar
The European Investment Bank has large investments in Nepal, with four projects in its energy sector, but has done little to stop rights violations.
Women are Key to the Humanitarian Response in Myanmar
By Maggi Quadrini
Since the coup, local women’s organizations have stepped up to meet the growing need of support for internally displaced populations, the majority of whom are women and children.
There is No ASEAN Consensus on Myanmar
By Oren Samet
Two months on from ASEAN’s high-profile summit, the organization appears more divided than ever.
Apple Daily Raid Is the Latest Blow to Hong Kong’s Freedom
By Benedict Rogers
The world's democracies must take action after the latest assault on press freedom.
Stranded, Stateless, Imprisoned: How Asia is Failing Rohingya Children
By Hassan Noor
No child, wherever they are, should grow up living in fear.
India Breathes Easy With a Maldivian Becoming UNGA President
By Sudha Ramachandran
India expects the coming year at the UNGA to be tension-free.
Afghan Children Are Paying the Price for Global Vaccine Inequality
By Athena Rayburn
If Afghanistan is any example to go by, it is blindingly apparent that we have failed to live up to big promises of global solidarity.
Nepal’s Leaders Must Put Aside Differences Amid COVID-19 Crisis
By Nirajan Thapaliya
For now, instead of endless politicking, Nepal’s leaders must put their differences aside and work together