In the recent elections, Indian voters said no to crony capitalism.
How India Slowed Down the High Tide of Modiism
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Asia & Pacific
From Petrodollar to Mineralyuan
China is using Rare Earth Elements to challenge U.S. global economic hegemony.
Tariffs on China: Trump Was Dumb, Biden Dumber
The tariffs hurt consumers, manufacturers, and the planet.
A Memoir of Murder in the Philippines
Some People Need Killing won’t likely be a bestseller in the Philippines, but it could help bring Rodrigo Duterte to justice.
Unjust Wars and a Just Peace
Wars can have many and diverse causes. But when local conflicts become intertwined with geopolitics and geoeconomics they become especially dangerous and destabilizing.
Transgender Rights in Nepal Has Entered a Hyper-Medicalized Era
Nepal’s courts have struck landmark victories for transgender rights. But a lack of clarity about implementation has led to humiliating abuses.
Protecting Democracy — Beyond Who Wins
Of the 60-some countries holding elections this year, many confront serious authoritarian threats that go beyond the names on the ballot.
Are North Korea’s Latest Threats Rhetorical or Real?
It’s not too late for the United States and South Korea to offer Kim Jong Un an offramp from the conflict he has yet to initiate.
Solving Climate Change–Or Else!
The onrush of other crises is no excuse for ignoring climate change.
What’s Going to Happen to Taiwan?
After the invasions of Ukraine and Gaza, do borders still mean anything to powerful countries?