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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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The Bottom is Falling out for Myanmar’s Junta
The Myanmar army is experiencing a rapid rise in defections and military losses, posing questions about the continued viability of the junta’s grip on power. Read More
Pakistan’s Election: Not Free or Fair Beforehand, Chaotic On Election Day
Election day in Pakistan was marred by internet blackouts and suspended mobile phone service.
One Year Plus in Power, Anwar Struggles Mightily to Enact Real Reform in Malaysia
After over a year in office, Prime Minister Anwar has struggled to follow through on his campaign promises to curtail corruption and strengthen the Malaysian economy.
With Imran Khan Jailed, Pakistan’s Election May Be Torpid, But the Aftermath Might Not Be
Although the lead-up to Pakistan’s election has been relatively muted, public discontent remains high.
China and India Compete for Leadership of the Global South
China and India compete for leadership of the Global South, but it remains unclear whether either is winning.
Satellites, Summits, and Succession in North Korea
In 2023, North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un marked three significant achievements: a successful satellite launch, strengthened ties with Russia, and the public emergence of his daughter as his likely successor.
Pakistan’s Opposition Leader Imran Khan is Jailed As Election Looms
The suppression of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party has enabled the Pakistani military to reassert control over the country’s politics.
Marcos Jr. Moves the Philippines Dramatically Closer to the United States
Unlike other Southeast Asian leaders, President Marcos Jr. has chosen to explicitly align the Philippines with the United States and confront China more directly.
China’s Population Decline Continues
Unfounded assumptions about a future rebound in national fertility rates weaken Chinese policymakers' ability to properly address the challenges posed by rapid demographic change.
Fickle Friends: Sino-Israeli Ties Buckle Amid War With Hamas
China’s response to the war in Gaza has jeopardized its once fruitful relationship with Israel, a risk China is willing to take as it exploits the war to bolster its own standing and undermine the United States’s.
Totalism and State-Society Relations in China
The distinction between totalitarianism and totalism offers valuable insights for China studies and the making of U.S. China policy.
