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IAF Editorials: Asia/Pacific

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SCO Summit: Triumphs in Regional Unity and Emerging Challenges U.S. Influence
SCO Summit: Triumphs in Regional Unity and Emerging Challenges U.S. Influence
Author reflects on the recent SCO summit, its outcomes, and potential challenges presented to US dominance in the region. By Noor Zehra. (10/23/2024) Read More...


Africa at a Crossroads: Will China’s Investment Lead to Economic Development?
Africa at a Crossroads: Will China’s Investment Lead to Economic Development?
As China deepens its ties with Africa, the continent faces a defining moment. By Michael Roach. (10/15/2024) Read More...


Russia Can Lose India, But China Can Lose Russia
Russia Can Lose India, But China Can Lose Russia
Author argues the more Russia leans towards China, the more the risk of ‘losing India’ becomes real. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (09/23/2024) Read More...


Détente or Decoupling: The Realpolitik of India-China Trade and Investment
Détente or Decoupling: The Realpolitik of India-China Trade and Investment
Author explores the evolving economic relationship between India and China, particularly in light of India's potential easing of Foreign Direct Investment restrictions for select Chinese investors. By... Read More...


Dynasty Democracy Trending
Dynasty Democracy Trending

By Julia Suryakusuma. (02/02/2024)

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Unraveling the Ties: How Climate Change is Amplifying Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan
Unraveling the Ties: How Climate Change is Amplifying Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan

Pakistan has launched a Climate Change Gender Action Plan. More needs to be done. By Simr... Read More...



China’s Hostile Takeover of the Current International Order?
China’s Hostile Takeover of the Current International Order?

China’s Acquiescence, Appropriation, and Alternatives strategies and efforts needed to counter them. By Shaarif Sameer. (07/18/2023)

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The Genocide of A Culture: The Uyghurs
The Genocide of A Culture: The Uyghurs

Authors argue that the plight of the Uyghurs must be deemed as genocide.  By Annabelle Siow and Gerselle Koh. (03/01/2023)

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America's Uncompromising Intent for Indo-Pacific Supremacy
America's Uncompromising Intent for Indo-Pacific Supremacy

Author argues US interest in the Indo-Pacific extends beyond China. By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (11/29/2022)

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Taiwan's New Orientation in Facing China
Taiwan's New Orientation in Facing China

Taiwan't challenges in dealing with China. By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (10/14/2022)

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Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Trap and China’s Fear
Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Trap and China’s Fear

What's Malaysia's best path forward for its foreign policy?  By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (10/12/2022)

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Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Trap and China’s Fear
Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Trap and China’s Fear

What's Malaysia's best path forward for its foreign policy?  By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (10/12/2022)

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Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Trap and China’s Fear
Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Trap and China’s Fear

What's Malaysia's best path forward for its foreign policy?  By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (10/12/2022)

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Can Washington Avert a Thucydides Trap with Beijing?
Can Washington Avert a Thucydides Trap with Beijing?

Is there reasonable cause for concern about the China-US relationship? By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (07/30/2022)

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Mass Exodus of Hong Kong – Hong Kong is not Going Back
Mass Exodus of Hong Kong – Hong Kong is not Going Back

Is emigration is rational move for Hong Kong's citizens? By Ho Ting (Bosco) Hung. (07/15/2022)

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The Philippines’ Anti-Terrorism Act: A Permission Slip for Human Rights Violations
The Philippines’ Anti-Terrorism Act: A Permission Slip for Human Rights Violations

Author calls for more action towards the current human rights situation in the Philippines, particularly regarding the Anti-Terrorism Law.  By Mirashaye Basa. (05/06/2021)

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ASEAN at Crossroads: Nonaligned Movement has no alternative
ASEAN at Crossroads: Nonaligned Movement has no alternative

Examining the forthcoming global realignment triggered by the conformation of China and the US and its impact on Asia. Author presents a proposal to revisit chapters of Bandung and NAM. Prof. Anis ... Read More...



Myanmar Soldiers Corroborate the Rohingya Experience Ahead of National Elections
Myanmar Soldiers Corroborate the Rohingya Experience Ahead of National Elections

Upcoming Myanmar elections affecting plight of the Rohnigyas.  By Noor Kumar. (09/30/2020)

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De-funding Global Health
De-funding Global Health

Funds are being reduced to Global Health Intiatives.  What are the facts and potential impacts?  By M. Patel Virendra.  (08/31/2020)

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ASEAN, C-19 and the Vietnam’s Chairmanship
ASEAN, C-19 and the Vietnam’s Chairmanship

ASEAN, Vietnam and the C-19 crisis. By Bich T Tran. (06/10/2020)

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Iron Fist for Pacific East
Iron Fist for Pacific East

A recap of Sino-Far East/Pacific relations to understand possible epilogue and outcomes of the C-19 crisis. By Stephen R. Nagy.  (06/09/2020)

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Social Media’s Impact on the International Relations
Social Media’s Impact on the International Relations

Social media's increasing influence on the world and its ramifications.  By Fulin Wang. (05/21/2020)

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Why Does America Exclude Development Finance from its Foreign Aid Account?
Why Does America Exclude Development Finance from its Foreign Aid Account?

Foreign aid does not count development finance funding - resulting in billions of dollars being missed. What are its global impacts?  Here's a blueprint to correct it.  By Mumukshu Pa... Read More...



Could the New Four Trillion Stimulus Plan Save China's Economy after the COVID-19 disaster?
Could the New Four Trillion Stimulus Plan Save China's Economy after the COVID-19 disaster?

Will China's new round of economic stimulus repeat the "Four Trillions" plan of 2008 and how much it will boost China‘s economy in its search to recover from the coronavirus cri... Read More...



Of Coups, Justice and Democracy!
Of Coups, Justice and Democracy!

A look at the coups in Pakistan since its Independence and how easy it is to orchestrate one there. By Sartaj Chaudhary. (12/01/2019)

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A Short History of the ASEAN Digital Future
A Short History of the ASEAN Digital Future

The history and outlook for the Asian digital region. By Dr. Andrew Sheng. (09/15/2019)

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Indonesia abandoning its Capital?
Indonesia abandoning its Capital?

Relocating Indonesia's capital.  By Julia Suryakusuma. (09/07/2019)

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Kashmir Bleeds but the World Sleeps
Kashmir Bleeds but the World Sleeps

The democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have been violated. By Hashim Raza. (08/14/2019)

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Indonesia might be trapped in Chinese debt with the BRI
Indonesia might be trapped in Chinese debt with the BRI

Indonesia, with its decreasing ability to pay foreign debts, might get trapped in Chinese debt with the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative. By Dr. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dendy In... Read More...



Malaysia – Yet another crisis looming?
Malaysia – Yet another crisis looming?

Rising tensions in Malyasia. By Prof. Murray Hunter. (06/15/2019)

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