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Opinion
The Devastating Gendered Impacts of Myanmar’s Coup
By Michelle Onello
Women and girls have been disproportionately affected by the junta's repression. They are also playing leading roles in the resistance to its rule.
Why a Human Rights Lawyer Is Now the Defense Minister in Taiwan
By I-Min Hsiao
Wellington Koo is undoubtedly one of Taiwan’s most influential human rights lawyers. But why is he the best choice to strengthen Taiwan’s defense capabilities?
After Fleeing Repression, Hong Kongers in Exile Face Financial Blockades
By Megan Khoo
The denial of Hong Kongers’ savings is just one piece of the puzzle of transnational repression against the Hong Kong diaspora.
Kinmen Is Unlikely to Become Taiwan’s Crimea
By Justyna Szczudlik
China’s gray zone and cognitive warfare tactics are one issue; a Crimea-like scenario is another. We should not confuse the two.
Cambodian Cyber-Slavery Ends Age of Innocence for Microfinance Investors
By David Whitehouse
The country's epidemic of online scam operations testifies to a lack of state capacity that should have been a red flag for MFI boosters.
Gen Z in Bangladesh: Moving Beyond the ‘Traitor’ and ‘Freedom Fighter’ Binary
By Iftekhar Iqbal
The student protests prove that young Bangladeshis are ready to move beyond categorizations based on events from 50 years ago.
Why Australia Cannot Remain Aloof From a China-Taiwan Conflict
By Ganesh Sahathevan
Leading Australian thinkers assume business as usual with China in the event of war over Taiwan, but its regional neighbors may have different ideas.
High-Ranking North Korean Defectors: A Sign of Cracks in Kim Jong Un’s Regime?
By Lee Min-Yong
This trend may signal growing skepticism among North Korea’s elite, potentially undermining the foundation of Kim Jong Un’s regime.
Embracing Reuse Solutions: A Path Forward for Asia in the Global Plastic Treaty
By Rahyang Nusantara
Pioneering efforts in Asian countries seek to phase out single-use plastics for reusable alternatives.
The Wall Street Journal Owes Hong Kong Reporters an Explanation
By Christopher Siu-tat Mung
Selina Cheng was let go by WSJ only two weeks after being elected as the chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association.
ASEAN Must Step-up or Face Irrelevance on the Myanmar Crisis
By Thiha Wint Aung, Jaivet Ealom, and Mehek Berry
There are three basic things the Southeast Asian bloc could do to more effectively address the country's crisis.
Can the US ‘Resolve Tibet Act’ Make a Difference?
By Marie Miller and Tenzin Lhadon
The act takes a landmark step in challenging the CCP’s historical revisionism. But the U.S. should be prepared to offer concrete support to the Tibetan community, which is already beginning to feel the CCP’s retaliation.