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Afghans Continue to Suffer As World is Distracted
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now in its second month. Europe is facing a large-scale refugee and security crisis. Russia is coming under intense economic…
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Religion in South Asian Politics
Religion has become an important player in the political development of South Asia I will begin with a discussion of India before going on but briefly…
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The Perilous Long Game in Ukraine
Compromising with Putin May Be America’s Best Option Before February 24, when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his fateful decision to attack Ukraine, the core objective…
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The Arab World Isn’t Just Silent on China’s Crackdown on Uighurs. It’s Complicit
As China deepens relations with Saudi Arabia in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Uighur diaspora finds itself in the crosshairs. Riyadh is preparing…
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Putin’s War Could Trigger A Nuclear-Arms Race in Asia
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s endgame in Ukraine remains unclear. But his war there does seem to be sending one clear message: if you have nukes, nobody…
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For India, Putin’s War Starts to Look Like a Gift
From cheap Russian oil to sudden overtures from China, India’s neutral stance on Ukraine has many benefits. When Russia launched its full-scale war on Ukraine, India…
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China’s Plan for Digital Dominance
Digital transformation is all the craze in China. Even the venerable Kweichow Moutai distillery now talks of the new digital processes necessary to brew a smarter…
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Four Paths to Respond to The Food Price Crisis
As the devastating war in Ukraine rages on causing untold suffering, its impact is being felt far beyond its borders, battering a world emerging from a…
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Making AUKUS Work
Russia’s war in Ukraine has brought into stark relief the dangerous face of revisionist power. It could serve as a catalyst to urgent action in countering…
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The Threat of Quantum Computing to Security Infrastructure
Quantum computers could render obsolete strategically critical software that protects sensitive information Quantum computers as conceived are radically different from the familiar digital machines in use…
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Poor and Vulnerable Countries Need Support to Adapt to Climate Change
The poorest countries face the greatest risks from climate change and require international support to finance adaptation. All countries, rich and poor, must adapt to climate…
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How The EC Can Conduct Credible Elections
The 13th Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, assumed office at a time when election credibility in Bangladesh…
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Can the Unity and Sanctions Against Russia Last?
The world has banded together to defend Ukraine. But will we keep the pressure on Putin—and live with higher gas prices—once the shock of the invasion…
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It’s Time to Expand the G-20
The United States should help the body finally live up to its promise. A war in a former Soviet republic, the ruble crashing, and the bottom…
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War-Fueled Surge in Food Prices to Hit Poorer Nations Hardest
Global food prices are poised to keep climbing even after jumping to a record in February, placing the heaviest burden on vulnerable populations while adding to…
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Dhaka’s Abstention in Ukraine Vote is an Anomaly
Bangladesh's abstention in the vote on the Ukraine crisis at the United Nations' emergency special session on March 3, 2022 deserves much more scrutiny than it…