John Dower in Conversation: Part I John Dower in Conversation: Part I
The groundbreaking historian of Japan talks about the challenges of scholarship during rapidly changing times.
Sep 6, 2018 / Q&A / Patrick Lawrence
China’s Workers Aren’t Fighting a Trade War—They’re Fighting a Labor War China’s Workers Aren’t Fighting a Trade War—They’re Fighting a Labor War
Bellicose pronouncements from Washington and crackdowns from Beijing aren’t stifling China’s labor movement.
Sep 4, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Imran Khan, the Army’s Choice Imran Khan, the Army’s Choice
Why did Pakistan’s all-powerful military back Imran Khan for prime minister? And will he do what it demands of him, or try to implement some of his own long-standing policies?
Sep 4, 2018 / Between Us, We Cover the World / Christophe Jaffrelot
The UN Calls It Genocide—Why Won’t the US? The UN Calls It Genocide—Why Won’t the US?
A new report condemns Myanmar’s military for its slaughter of the Rohingya.
Aug 30, 2018 / David Palumbo-Liu
Free Shahidul Alam, the Photographer of the ‘Majority World’ Free Shahidul Alam, the Photographer of the ‘Majority World’
The acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer, activist, and mentor remains in jail after speaking out against the government.
Aug 24, 2018 / Maia Hibbett
Will Trump’s Version of Foreign Policy Give Rise to a New Global Power? Will Trump’s Version of Foreign Policy Give Rise to a New Global Power?
As Washington’s influence in Asia recedes, Beijing’s grows ever stronger.
Aug 21, 2018 / Alfred McCoy
Sanction Mania vs. Russia Sanction Mania vs. Russia
For nearly 100 years, Russia has been under US sanctions, often to the detriment of American national security.
Aug 15, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Dreams of India’s Restless Generation The Dreams of India’s Restless Generation
Snigdha Poonam’s Dreamers examines the ambitions of India’s youth.
Aug 13, 2018 / Kanishk Tharoor
An Audacious Proposal for a US–North Korean Alliance An Audacious Proposal for a US–North Korean Alliance
Five analysts propose remaking the 1953 armistice to provide security guarantees to Kim Jong-un.
Jul 27, 2018 / Tim Shorrock
‘The Election Is a Sham’: A Q&A With Cambodian Opposition Leader Kem Monovithya ‘The Election Is a Sham’: A Q&A With Cambodian Opposition Leader Kem Monovithya
Cambodians head to the polls on July 29, but there is no viable opposition left on the ballot.
Jul 26, 2018 / Q&A / Safiya Charles