East & Pacific Asia
Hong Kong’s Fight for True Democracy Comes as an Inconvenience to Others
By Desmond Jordan |
For the thirteenth consecutive week, massive community mobilization is underway in Hong Kong as protestors fight to safeguard their freedoms and hold the government accountable for abuses of power. As the power struggle between Beijing and Hong Kong ensues, protestors must also handle trivializing criticism from outsiders.
Espionage and Discrimination in Science: China’s Complicated Role
By Ben Goodrich |
China is stealing research secrets from institutions around the world. As a result, Chinese scientists are more likely to experience discrimination in research settings. Are policymakers stuck choosing between securing research and securing civil rights?
Myths in the Media: Why We Need To Get North Korea “Right”
By Benjamin Zimmer |
North Korea is, by design, is the most isolated country in the world, making it an imperative that information is reported fairly and accurately. But how do we make sure the information is fair and accurate?
For the Chinese, Trade War Success is a Matter of Pride
By Naima Green-Riley |
In bringing the United States to the brink of trade war with China, President Donald Trump wants to narrow the US trade deficit and loosen business restrictions. But what does China want?
China Doesn’t Want Arms Control
By Jonathan Stutte |
The United States and Russia want China to join arms control talks. Transparency and an intermediate range missile gap are key drivers of that push, but talks are DOA as China regards both issues of considerable importance to its defense.
Casualties of the trade war: Washington rhetoric helps legitimize China’s authoritarian policies
By Radu-Mihai Triculescu |
US-China trade tensions allow Beijing to hide unfair trade practices and human rights abuses behind politicized rhetoric. Trump administration critics should ensure their criticisms don’t overshadow China’s responsibility for its actions.
Hong Kong’s Fight for True Democracy Comes as an Inconvenience to Others
By Desmond Jordan |
For the thirteenth consecutive week, massive community mobilization is underway in Hong Kong as protestors fight to safeguard their freedoms and hold the government accountable for abuses of power. As the power struggle between Beijing and Hong Kong ensues, protestors must also handle trivializing criticism from outsiders.
Espionage and Discrimination in Science: China’s Complicated Role
By Ben Goodrich |
China is stealing research secrets from institutions around the world. As a result, Chinese scientists are more likely to experience discrimination in research settings. Are policymakers stuck choosing between securing research and securing civil rights?
Myths in the Media: Why We Need To Get North Korea “Right”
By Benjamin Zimmer |
North Korea is, by design, is the most isolated country in the world, making it an imperative that information is reported fairly and accurately. But how do we make sure the information is fair and accurate?
For the Chinese, Trade War Success is a Matter of Pride
By Naima Green-Riley |
In bringing the United States to the brink of trade war with China, President Donald Trump wants to narrow the US trade deficit and loosen business restrictions. But what does China want?
China Doesn’t Want Arms Control
By Jonathan Stutte |
The United States and Russia want China to join arms control talks. Transparency and an intermediate range missile gap are key drivers of that push, but talks are DOA as China regards both issues of considerable importance to its defense.
Casualties of the trade war: Washington rhetoric helps legitimize China’s authoritarian policies
By Radu-Mihai Triculescu |
US-China trade tensions allow Beijing to hide unfair trade practices and human rights abuses behind politicized rhetoric. Trump administration critics should ensure their criticisms don’t overshadow China’s responsibility for its actions.