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Opinion
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.
Global Plastic Treaty Talks Offer Final Hope to Protect Pacific Island Oceans
By Albert Taaviri Kaitara Nicholas
“Plastic pollution is fueling the climate crisis that poses an existential threat to our people.”
A Plea for Justice and Clemency for a Brother on Singapore’s Death Row
By Angelia Pranthaman
My brother is at risk of imminent execution, but I won’t stop campaigning until his conviction is quashed.
Why South Korea’s Leadership Is Critical for a Successful Global Plastics Treaty
By Doun Moon
South Korea, despite its key position as the host nation of the fifth INC, has maintained an ambiguous stance on reducing plastic production.
The Global North and South Need a New Industrial Pact
By Penny Naas and Romana Vlahutin
To truly counter China’s Belt and Road, the G-7 needs a new development business model with the Global South.
Why Does It Matter What We Call the Oppression of Afghan Women?
By Nazila Jamshidi
What we want is for the cruelty being endured by women and girls in Afghanistan to be called what it actually is: gender apartheid, and a crime against humanity.
Fossil Gas is Not Compatible With Indonesia’s Net Zero Ambitions
By Adila Isfandiari and Tata Mustasya
The country's plans to use natural gas as a transitional fuel will hinder rather than help its green energy transition.
As 45 Activists Face Life Sentences in Hong Kong, the World Must Respond
By Megan Khoo
International governments must seriously consider how to adequately respond to both the sentencing of Hong Kong democrats and the trial of Jimmy Lai.
In Not Prosecuting Duterte, Marcos Shows Political and Moral Cowardice
By David Hutt
The Philippine president is relying on international law in the South China Sea. He should also pursue accountability for victims of his predecessor's bloody drug war.
Why Climate Diplomacy Should Be at the Top of Prabowo Subianto’s Agenda
By Rafi Adis Subarna
During his current foreign tour, the Indonesian leader has an opportunity to advocate for the interests of both his own country and the developing world as a whole.
Taiwan’s Commitment to Climate Action
By Peng Chi-ming
Though shut out of U.N. processes, Taiwan continues to press forward with its pursuit of a just transition to net-zero emissions.
Three Years of Atrocities in Myanmar’s Chin State
By Salai Za Uk
The need for stronger international action against the country’s military junta has never been greater.