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The Economic Cost of China’s COVID-19 Policy0
- China
- May 5, 2022
The Chinese government’s decision to insist on a zero-tolerance approach toward COVID-19 may come at a great cost to the country’s economy.
Slow Progress: South Korea’s Gender Inequality Issue0
- Asia Pacific
- April 29, 2022
South Korea’s ongoing struggle with gender inequality has ramifications for its economy and society. The country’s new president, Yoon Suk-yeol, may end up exacerbating this problem by denying its existence.
South Korea’s Green New Deal: The Dirty Reality0
- Korea
- March 24, 2022
As one of the world’s largest CO2-emitters, South Korea has pledged to go carbon neutral. However, decarbonization will be an uphill battle that will require more than what the government has planned.
The Pacific Communications Race0
- Asia Pacific
- March 10, 2022
Australia is investing heavily in Pacific telecommunication networks in a rivalry with China for regional influence.
China and the DRC: the Geoeconomics of Cobalt and Electric Vehicles0
- Africa
- February 17, 2022
Chinese investors cut a secret deal with Congolese officials increasing their profit share of mining revenues while falling behind on promised infrastructure agreements.
The Rulers of South Korea: The Conglomerates that Dominate the Korean Economy0
- Asia Pacific
- February 10, 2022
Successive attempts by South Korea’s government to rein in the country’s economic titans have been inadequate. As a result, the chaebols have only grown more powerful since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hun Sen and Min Aung Hlaing: A new challenge for ASEAN0
- Asia Pacific
- February 2, 2022
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s latest move to normalize relations with Myanmar’s military junta raises questions as to which diplomatic course of action the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will pursue this year as Cambodia assumes chairmanship of the organization.
Singapore’s Gastarbeiters: A Stormy Future0
- Asia Pacific
- December 17, 2021
Recent incidents involving migrant workers and Singaporean law enforcement call into question Singapore’s treatment of foreign workers in the construction sector.
China’s Climate Future0
- China
- August 2, 2021
China is trying to undo its world’s largest polluter status, but there are obstacles to meeting this goal.
Exit Strategy: Is Afghanistan Lost to the Taliban?0
- South Asia
- July 29, 2021
The United States is leaving Afghanistan just as Taliban insurgents make significant land grabs.
And we have lift off: China’s space program advances0
- China
- June 6, 2021
China’s rapid ascent as a player in the competition for space will likely rebalance the current US-led space order.
A state of emergency creates a state of emergency0
- Southeast Asia
- February 20, 2021
The prime minister’s advice to implement restrictions may have cut off his own political oxygen supply.
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APEC Thailand 2022 meeting concludes
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- May 22, 2022
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Australia to hold 2022 federal elections
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- May 21, 2022
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