Sovereignty survives in the shadow of imperial hegemony.
The Dream of Korean Independence
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Asia & Pacific
Can Bangladesh’s Youth Defend Their Revolution?
The assassination of a youth leader and interference from India jeopardize the gains of the 2024 student uprising.
The Perilous Shift in U.S. Weapons Sales to Taiwan
Beijing is taking notice.
China’s Arms Control White Paper Reconfigures Global Security Governance
Once content to play catch-up, China now offers the blueprint for tomorrow’s rules.
We Need a Global Movement to Unrig the System Exploiting Indonesian Nickel Workers
Labor activist Raraa Rahmawati argues that the hazards in her country’s nickel industry are part of the broader problem of a global economy rigged to favor the wealthy.
Beijing Teaches Japan’s New Leader a Lesson
Japan’s new prime minister makes a comment on Taiwan that threatens to upset China-Japan relations.
How Political Systems Decide Who Lives and Who Dies
Sheikh Hasina, Saddam Hussein, and Donald Trump all faced system change. They also have faced different outcomes.
Surgical Discipline: How India’s Sugar Economy Weaponizes Women’s Bodies
Hysterectomy rates among sugarcane migrants many times India’s national average.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Stance a Threat to Post-War Order
Japan’s new prime minister has taken an increasingly hardline stance on regional security.
The Cold Rush
The Arctic has become the hottest real estate on Earth