Asia

Biden’s Tough Stance on China Will Lead to Global Climate Doom

Biden’s Tough Stance on China Will Lead to Global Climate Doom Biden’s Tough Stance on China Will Lead to Global Climate Doom

To tackle the climate crisis, Biden should build an alliance with China aimed at collective survival.

Mar 1, 2021 / Michael T. Klare

In Okinawa, the US Military Seeks a Base Built on the Bones of the War Dead

In Okinawa, the US Military Seeks a Base Built on the Bones of the War Dead In Okinawa, the US Military Seeks a Base Built on the Bones of the War Dead

Japan is using earth from a battlefield filled with human remains to build the foundation of a US military installation.

Feb 18, 2021 / Maia Hibbett

Biden Is Adopting a Militaristic Approach to the Far East

Biden Is Adopting a Militaristic Approach to the Far East Biden Is Adopting a Militaristic Approach to the Far East

Appointees from the hawkish think-tank world indicate the potential for renewed tensions with North Korea as well as a Cold War with China.

Feb 15, 2021 / Tim Shorrock

‘We Shall Not Surrender’: Myanmar Rises Up Against the Junta

‘We Shall Not Surrender’: Myanmar Rises Up Against the Junta ‘We Shall Not Surrender’: Myanmar Rises Up Against the Junta

As the protests continue to spread, the public is united against the military dictatorship.

Feb 15, 2021 / Kyaw Hsan Hlaing and Emily Fishbein

Myanmar’s Army of Darkness

Myanmar’s Army of Darkness Myanmar’s Army of Darkness

The military was never interested in peace or a democratic transition—and neither was Aung San Suu Kyi.

Feb 12, 2021 / David Scott Mathieson

What Biden’s Agenda Can Mean for Oppressed Uighurs

What Biden’s Agenda Can Mean for Oppressed Uighurs What Biden’s Agenda Can Mean for Oppressed Uighurs

The administration’s pivot to a values-based foreign policy promises an overdue sharpening of America’s response to China’s rights abuses.

Feb 5, 2021 / Andrew McCormick

In India, Farmers Are Resisting Narendra Modi’s Propaganda Machine

In India, Farmers Are Resisting Narendra Modi’s Propaganda Machine In India, Farmers Are Resisting Narendra Modi’s Propaganda Machine

The government is using a pliant media and its social-media warriors to paint protesting farmers as secessionists.

Feb 4, 2021 / Ullekh N.P.

Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency

Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency

The United States and China must be encouraged to find common interests—slowing climate change and preventing future pandemics—rather than reasons for aggression.

Jan 26, 2021 / Michael T. Klare

Joe Biden Can Reverse Trump’s Warpath With China

Joe Biden Can Reverse Trump’s Warpath With China Joe Biden Can Reverse Trump’s Warpath With China

Through military escalation and trade wars, Trump brought us close to the precipice with China. Will Biden follow suit?

Jan 15, 2021 / Michael T. Klare

Biden’s China Problem: Resisting a New Cold War in Asia

Biden’s China Problem: Resisting a New Cold War in Asia Biden’s China Problem: Resisting a New Cold War in Asia

The breakdown of the neoliberal consensus creates an opening for a more progressive China policy—while also increasing the danger of war.

Jan 14, 2021 / Feature / Jeet Heer

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