Asia
Terrorism Finds No Room Here
For the sake of the many writers I grew to admire in Myanmar, I hope the country emerges unscathed to find a voice—and freedom—again.
Not Everything in the World is a Test of U.S. Credibility
Washington can be a very self-centered town.
China Invading Taiwan Would Threaten U.S. Credibility in Asia—Top Admiral
Admiral John Aquilino, Biden's choice to lead U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific, told senators on Tuesday that combined allied forces in the Western Pacific would deter a Chinese attack against Taiwan.
The U.S. Should Add a Little Humility to its China Policy
The U.S. foreign policy establishment is effectively treating China as it treated the Soviet Union for over four decades: as an overriding, existential danger to American power that seeks to rewrite the rules as they've existed since World War II.
The Dangerous Privilege of Yellow Fever
It's no longer acceptable to be complacent about the over-sexualization of Asian women in the media as a performance for the male gaze.
Video of China's Put Down of U.S. During Tense Meeting Goes Viral
Clips, shared widely on social media, show China's top foreign affairs chief, Yang Jiechi, clash with Antony Blinken, his U.S. counterpart.
I'm an Asian Woman and I'm Not OK
Is the killing of those Asian women the incident that turns the tide against anti-Asian racism?
10 Years After Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Meltdown, I'm Still Worried
The Japanese government said in the past that everything is "under control," but measurements from the ocean show that the reactors are still leaking radiation.
Bangladesh: A Surprise Digital Leader in Asia
Bangladesh is reaping significant benefits from digitization.
America Must Contain Azeri-Turkish Aggression
Lasting peace is not possible if Azerbaijan and Turkey go unpunished.
Lasting Peace in Afghanistan Must be Afghan Led
For peace to be successful Afghanistan must lead, rather than blame.
Myanmar Coup: First Foreign Policy Test for President Biden
How President JoeBiden responds will be watched closely, by friend and foe alike.
China Claimed 'Victory' Over Coronavirus. It Came Back
Taking the second wave seriously, Chinese authorities have imposed lockdown measures in at least 11 regions in three provinces.
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Biden Appointees Are Weak on China
If we really care about the future of our country and standing for human rights around the world, we are going to have to take on Communist China.
China Is Licking Its Chops at the Thought of President Joe Biden
With President Trump all but gone from the White House, and the faltering Joe Biden preparing to move in, it looks as though China's quest for world domination is back on track.
Rapists to be Chemically Castrated in Pakistan Under Proposed Law
The law also allows the fast-tracking of sexual assault cases, as part of a wider effort to address sexual violence against women and children in the in the country.
China Completes Subjugation of Hong Kong, Comes for America
In effect, Beijing, for all intents and purposes, ended representative governance in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
COVID Cases Are Still Rising in These 80 Countries
Fifty countries, including the U.S., were reported to still be "near the peak of their infection curve," according to data compiled by Reuters.
There Is No Debate: Trump Trounces Biden on Foreign Policy
The hostility of the political establishment, particularly in the realm of foreign policy, to President Trump is proportional to the challenge he poses to its power, privilege and agenda.
How to Avoid Hot War With Ruthless China
The world cannot be safe if it is at the mercy of a ruthless China.
The Chinese Army Flops in India. What Will Xi Do Next?
Xi Jingping's desire for regional—and global—hegemony knows no bounds.
Wanted: A Coalition to Restrain Beijing
There is much that could be learned from the old Cold War playbook.
Will Japan's Next Prime Minister Manage the U.S. Relationship Well?
Shinzo Abe has skillfully handled the U.S.-Japan relationship.
Debate: Is Now the Right Time for the U.S. to Formally Recognize Taiwan?
Author, commentator and Newsweek columnist Gordon G. Chang debates NYU School of Law professor and Council on Foreign Relations adjunct senior fellow Jerome Cohen.
Avoid War, Defend America, Recognize Taiwan
The way to stop Xi Jinping is to make clear that he will have to go through the U.S. and its friends in order to take Taiwan.
Don't Rush to Fully Normalize Relations With Taiwan
The quandary of Taiwan, a pivotal issue for U.S.-China relations, calls for caution and nuance, not recklessness.
To Deter Communist China, Japan Must Join America as a Peer
Japan should be more than a junior partner for the U.S.
Plagues of Locusts Could Be Eradicated After Swarming Pheromone Discovered
2020 saw record numbers of swarms of locusts across East Africa and southwest Asia, with experts warning climate change could increase their frequency.