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The Complex Legacy of Ahmad Shah Massoud
The assassination of Ahmad Shah Massoud on September 9, 2001, reverberated through Afghanistan with a shock akin to that felt in the United States following the attacks just two days later on September...
View ArticleDuring Ramaphosa’s Visit, China and South Africa Upgrade Strategic Ties
Amid changing global power dynamics, China and South Africa have strengthened their alliance and established themselves as key architects in the creation of a new global order based on their shared...
View ArticleNorth Korea’s Naval Ambitions: A Strategic Shift
North Korea’s pursuit of enhanced naval capabilities has raised significant concerns within the international community. Historically, the nation has focused primarily on developing land-based military...
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Anarchy in Anyar: A Messy Revolution in Myanmar’s Central Dry Zone
Note: This article accompanies an earlier article about a poem that aired grievances about the conduct of some resistance groups in Myanmar’s central Dry Zone. Saing Nai Gyi village, in Sagaing...
View ArticleMyanmar Armed Group Seizes Naval Training Center in Rakhine State
Earlier this week, an ethnic armed group announced the capture of a major Myanmar Navy training base in the west of the country, the first Navy headquarters to fall to resistance forces. The Arakan...
View ArticleWhich Candidate Is China Likely to Back in Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential...
Sri Lankans will elect a new executive president on September 21. While choosing a leader to govern the country for the next five years is their sovereign right, it’s widely understood that China,...
View ArticleConflict in India’s Manipur Takes New Turn With Drone Attacks
The Indian border state of Manipur has been rocked by violence again, now in the form of attacks through weaponized drones. This is an unprecedented development in the country. Ethnic riots between the...
View ArticleHeavy Climate Toll on Bangladesh Warrants Attention and Action
For people living in Bangladesh, home to the world’s largest river delta, disasters such as floods and cyclones are routine, especially during the monsoon season. Almost, every year, people experience...
View ArticleMukti 2.0: Bangladesh’s Monsoon Revolution
In this episode of Beyond the India, we discuss the political earthquake that has swept through Bangladesh, as a student-led mass uprising dethroned Sheikh Hasina and the ruling Awami League. We’re...
View ArticleIs It Time to Declare a Moratorium on the Death Penalty in Bangladesh?
On October 10, 2024, the 22nd World Day Against the Death Penalty will be marked across the globe. This year’s theme – “The death penalty protects no one” – is dedicated to challenging the...
View ArticleHow Can Companies Manage Geopolitical Threats?
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation...
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China’s Renewed Ambitions in Cabo Verde, the Frontier Between Africa and the EU
After the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing last week, China has announced a $28 million donation to Cabo Verde, the African island country 570 kilometers (350 mi) off the...
View ArticleWhy Biden Should Welcome Vietnam’s To Lam to the White House
Vietnam’s President To Lam, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), is expected to visit the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly, which opens...
View ArticleChina-Africa Summit 2024: The Octopus’ Embrace
The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, held September 4 to 6 in Beijing, underscored the evolving complexity of the Africa-China relationship. While the summit showcased deepening...
View ArticleDefund Indonesia’s Deadly Peat Fires
In a South Sumatran courtroom, a dozen ordinary people have begun a challenge to a seemingly intractable problem that blights not just their own province, but neighboring countries and ultimately the...
View ArticleBreaking the Sacred: How a Student-Led Revolution Ended Hasina’s...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure on August 5, following a 15-plus-year rule marked by increasing authoritarianism, signaled the culmination of a student-led revolution that upended the status...
View ArticleUzbekistan’s Approach to Afghanistan in the Context of Strengthening Regional...
In 2018, the Central Asian states launched a mechanism of consultative meetings, which marked the beginning of a new wave of regional integration. Today, the issue of security remains a key aspect of...
View ArticleChina-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in...
Last week, Beijing hosted the triennial Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, which set a new record for attendance: 51 African heads of state and government, according to China’s Foreign...
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The Ko Wen-je Case Points to Deeper Problems in Taiwan Politics
Sitting in the cluttered office of his architectural practice in downtown Taipei, Lin Jou Min spoke in measured tones. He regularly took lengthy pauses, searching for the right expression to convey his...
View ArticleThe Sanctioning of Ly Yong Phat: Milestone or Mirage?
Senator Ly Yong Phat of the Cambodian People’s Party was sanctioned today under the Global Magnitsky Act by the United States Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). In many ways, this announcement has...
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