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Revitalizing Normative Security Strategies in the South China Dispute
Revitalizing Normative Security Strategies in the South China Dispute

Analysis of challenges and efforts by ASEAN members toward regional diplomacy and dispute resolution in the South China Sea dispute. By Poornima Vijaya. (07/25/2023)

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A Comparative Analysis of Developmental Conditions: Lessons from Singapore for Pakistan and South Asian Countries
A Comparative Analysis of Developmental Conditions: Lessons from Singapore for Pakistan and South Asian Countries

What can Pakistan and other South Asian nations learn from Singapore's development process? By Aliza Imtiaz. (06/05/2023)

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Human Rights in Thailand: Interview with Professor Tyrell Haberkorn
Human Rights in Thailand: Interview with Professor Tyrell Haberkorn

Professor Tyrell Haberkorn discusses human rights issues and democracy in Thailand. (03/28/2023)

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Uncovering the Dark Legacy of Feudalism: The Ongoing Struggle Against Injustice in Pakistan
Uncovering the Dark Legacy of Feudalism: The Ongoing Struggle Against Injustice in Pakistan

Examining issues surrounding the feudal or wadera system in Pakistan. By Annas Mangi. (03/08/2023)

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IA Forum Winter 2023 - Human Rights
IA Forum Winter 2023 - Human Rights

This new issue of International Affairs Forum presents interviews, essays, and opinion pieces from worldwide experts discussing Human Rights. 03/07/2023

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Analyzing proxy war: America’s perspective in Afghanistan, 1979-89
Analyzing proxy war: America’s perspective in Afghanistan, 1979-89

Analysis of America's involvement in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989. By Nilin Menon. (03/02/2023)

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The Dragon Wings over Africa: The Case study of China-Africa Relations
The Dragon Wings over Africa: The Case study of China-Africa Relations

Overview of China-African economic relations.  By Zahid Abbas. (02/21/2023)

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Power Dynamics in Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan
Power Dynamics in Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan

Examining power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. By Mishal Ashraf. (02/21/2023)

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Indian Role in QUAD Against China
Indian Role in QUAD Against China

Analyzing the Indo-Pacific, Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, and strategic interests. By Muhammad Adan Nisar. (02/21/2023)

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Economic Future of India & China: 2023 and Beyond
Economic Future of India & China: 2023 and Beyond

Short economic analyis of India and China for 2023 and a look ahead.  By Sohail Mahmood. (01/05/2022)

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China and the World after Xi Jinping's Third Re-Election
China and the World after Xi Jinping's Third Re-Election

Analysis of Xi Jinping's third term and what it means for China, the region, and other nations. By Dr. Tao Peng. (12/22/2022)

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Influences on Inter-Governmental Relations
Influences on Inter-Governmental Relations

Author presents proposal to alter how the study of international relations is structured. By Ian Kilbey. (12/13/2022)

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Forget Thucydides, South Korea looks to a Manchurian Trap as China rises
Forget Thucydides, South Korea looks to a Manchurian Trap as China rises

South Koreans look to the Manchu conquest of China when examining the future of relations between the two countries. By Professor Joel Atkinson. (11/02/2022)

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Is Beijing's Grip on Malaysia and the Region Inevitable?
Is Beijing's Grip on Malaysia and the Region Inevitable?

What can we expect to see from China's influence in the region? By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (09/09/2022)

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“Soft” Power in Cultural Diplomacy: Pandas in Ancient China, China’s Big Lie, and Its Use of Pandas
“Soft” Power in Cultural Diplomacy: Pandas in Ancient China, China’s Big Lie, and Its Use of Pandas

Paper examines Chinese Panda diplomacy and impacts on Chinese culture in the twenty-first century. By Jingyuan Chen. (09/01/2022)

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Zero-Covid Strategy is a Double-edged Sword for China and North Korea
Zero-Covid Strategy is a Double-edged Sword for China and North Korea

China and North Korea's zero-Covid policies present the countries with numerous challenges.  By Lin (Kirin) PU and Jules Hanisee. (08/31/2022)

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U.S. Imperialism and Taiwan
U.S. Imperialism and Taiwan

Author argues that, by looking at the Taiwan-Strait situation through an anti-imperialist framework, Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is a continuation U.S. attempts to project its imperial hegemony.... Read More...



Is America Doomed for a Clash with China?
Is America Doomed for a Clash with China?

Is a clash betwen the US and China avoidable? By Collins Chong Yew Keat . (08/04/2022)

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Can Taipei Escape Beijing’s Claws?
Can Taipei Escape Beijing’s Claws?

Challenges facing Taipei in holding off the China threat. By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (07/27/2022)

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International Consortium of Think-Tanks launch the “Europe in Asia’s Century” in Bucurest
International Consortium of Think-Tanks launch the “Europe in Asia’s Century” in Bucurest

Examining the recently launched Process – Europe in Asian Century, looking for a broader participatory base and partnership rings with verity of stakeholders from multiple continents. By Marcela Ga... Read More...



Peace in Plurality: Religious Homogeneity and Social Instability in Southeast Asia
Peace in Plurality: Religious Homogeneity and Social Instability in Southeast Asia

Paper analyzes the relationship between religious homogeneity and social instability and exclusion in Southeast Asia and to study the connection between them. By Dylan Nigh. 12/21/2021

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New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS?
New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS?

What impacts could New Caledonia's December 12 vote for independence have for ANKUS and China's growing role in the region? By Manlio Graziano and Mathilde Philippon   By Manlio Graziano and Mathil... Read More...



The Status Quo in Asia: Prospects for Pan-Asian Integration
The Status Quo in Asia: Prospects for Pan-Asian Integration

Reflections on the Nonalliened Movement’s 60th anniversary – with a special focus on Asian affairs and fragility of relations there in absence of a pan-continental security setting. By Maria Smotry... Read More...



Understanding Brunei’s Approach to Diplomacy in Myanmar
Understanding Brunei’s Approach to Diplomacy in Myanmar

Contrary to public opinion, Brunei has not committed a “diplomatic gaffe” as ASEAN chair.  By Moez Hayat. (07/16/2021)

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Interrogating hydro-environmental issues in Bangladesh-India Relations
Interrogating hydro-environmental issues in Bangladesh-India Relations

Addressing hydro-environmental issues in Bangladesh-Indian relations. By Sharif Mustajib. (04/17/2021)

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“Atman Nirbhar Bharat” - Economic Crises and Self-Reliance in the COVID-19 Pandemic
“Atman Nirbhar Bharat” - Economic Crises and Self-Reliance in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Essay analyzes the impact of Covid-19 on the economic priorities of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  By Shareen Joshi, Siddharth Muchhal, Connor Brennan, Ria Pradhan, and Joyce Yang. 02/27/20... Read More...



The Future of Democracy: In Peril?
The Future of Democracy: In Peril?

In this new issue of International Affairs Forum, experts around the world discuss the future of democracy and challenges it faces. February 2021

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How South Korea’s foreign policy will shift in the Biden Era
How South Korea’s foreign policy will shift in the Biden Era

As the Biden era has begun, South Korea hopes to improve its relations with the United States despite the ongoing US-China conflicts and the North Korean issue. Seunghyun Han examines the Biden adm... Read More...



Events pushing the things over the edge: A critical study of Sino-Australian Rivalry
Events pushing the things over the edge: A critical study of Sino-Australian Rivalry

Paper analyzes major events, which are pushing Australia and Chinese relations to an extreme edge. By Saif Ali. 02/04/2021

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Spring 2017 IA Forum - Populism in the Digital Age and Cyber Security

Experts from around the world present their thoughts on Populism in the Digital Age and

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