International Affairs Forum

Fri. July 04, 2025

IAF Editorials: Asia/Pacific

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for the Asia/Pacific Region

Diego Garcia: Navigating its Strategic Role for the U.S Amidst the UK-Mauritius Deal

Author explores Diego Garcia’s pivotal role in U.S. strategy amid shifting UK-Mauritius sovereignty—highlighting rising U.S.-China rivalry in the Indian Ocean. By Ehtasham Ali. (05/02/2025 Read More...

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Myanmar’s Children: Caught in Conflict

Myanmar’s civil war has left millions of children facing forced conscription, labor, and trauma—highlighting a powerful call for international protection and reform. By Claire Baxendale. (05/01/2025) Read More...

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Reality of KL-Singapore Interdependence

Author explores of the mutual importance of Malaysia and Singapore. By Collins (01/19/2025) Read More...

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South Korea in Crisis

The many issues faced by South Korea and Yoon Suk Yeol. By Kristin Hynes. (01/16/2025) Read More...

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Redefining Boundaries: University Policy, Student Activism, and Rights to Education at Korean Women’s Universities in 2024

Recent protests at Dongduk Women’s University and Sungshin Women’s University against co-education proposals underscore the persistent struggle for women’s rights and gender equality in South Korea. B... Read More...

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SCO Summit: Triumphs in Regional Unity and Emerging Challenges U.S. Influence

Author reflects on the recent SCO summit, its outcomes, and potential challenges presented to US dominance in the region. By Noor Zehra. (10/23/2024) Read More...

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Africa at a Crossroads: Will China’s Investment Lead to Economic Development?

As China deepens its ties with Africa, the continent faces a defining moment. By Michael Roach. (10/15/2024) Read More...

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Russia Can Lose India, But China Can Lose Russia

Author argues the more Russia leans towards China, the more the risk of ‘losing India’ becomes real. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (09/23/2024) Read More...

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Détente or Decoupling: The Realpolitik of India-China Trade and Investment

Author explores the evolving economic relationship between India and China, particularly in light of India's potential easing of Foreign Direct Investment restrictions for select Chinese investors. By... Read More...

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Dynasty Democracy Trending

By Julia Suryakusuma. (02/02/2024)

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Unraveling the Ties: How Climate Change is Amplifying Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan

Pakistan has launched a Climate Change Gender Action Plan. More needs to be done. By Simr... Read More...

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China’s Hostile Takeover of the Current International Order?

China’s Acquiescence, Appropriation, and Alternatives strategies and efforts needed to counter them. By Shaarif Sameer. (07/18/2023)

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The Genocide of A Culture: The Uyghurs

Authors argue that the plight of the Uyghurs must be deemed as genocide. By Annabelle Siow and Gerselle Koh. (03/01/2023)

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America's Uncompromising Intent for Indo-Pacific Supremacy

Author argues US interest in the Indo-Pacific extends beyond China. By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (11/29/2022)

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Taiwan's New Orientation in Facing China

Taiwan't challenges in dealing with China. By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (10/14/2022)

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Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Trap and China’s Fear

What's Malaysia's best path forward for its foreign policy? By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (10/12/2022)

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Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Trap and China’s Fear

What's Malaysia's best path forward for its foreign policy? By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (10/12/2022)

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Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Trap and China’s Fear

What's Malaysia's best path forward for its foreign policy? By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (10/12/2022)

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Can Washington Avert a Thucydides Trap with Beijing?

Is there reasonable cause for concern about the China-US relationship? By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (07/30/2022)

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The Philippines’ Anti-Terrorism Act: A Permission Slip for Human Rights Violations

Author calls for more action towards the current human rights situation in the Philippines, particularly regarding the Anti-Terrorism Law. By Mirashaye Basa. (05/06/2021)

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ASEAN at Crossroads: Nonaligned Movement has no alternative

Examining the forthcoming global realignment triggered by the conformation of China and the US and its impact on Asia. Author presents a proposal to revisit chapters of Bandung and NAM. Prof. Anis ... Read More...

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Myanmar Soldiers Corroborate the Rohingya Experience Ahead of National Elections

Upcoming Myanmar elections affecting plight of the Rohnigyas. By Noor Kumar. (09/30/2020)

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De-funding Global Health

Funds are being reduced to Global Health Intiatives. What are the facts and potential impacts? By M. Patel Virendra. (08/31/2020)

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ASEAN, C-19 and the Vietnam’s Chairmanship

ASEAN, Vietnam and the C-19 crisis. By Bich T Tran. (06/10/2020)

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Iron Fist for Pacific East

A recap of Sino-Far East/Pacific relations to understand possible epilogue and outcomes of the C-19 crisis. By Stephen R. Nagy. (06/09/2020)

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Social Media’s Impact on the International Relations

Social media's increasing influence on the world and its ramifications. By Fulin Wang. (05/21/2020)

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Why Does America Exclude Development Finance from its Foreign Aid Account?

Foreign aid does not count development finance funding - resulting in billions of dollars being missed. What are its global impacts? Here's a blueprint to correct it. By Mumukshu Patel. (04/16/20... Read More...

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Could the New Four Trillion Stimulus Plan Save China's Economy after the COVID-19 disaster?

Will China's new round of economic stimulus repeat the "Four Trillions" plan of 2008 and how much it will boost China‘s economy in its search to recover from the coronavirus cri... Read More...

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Of Coups, Justice and Democracy!

A look at the coups in Pakistan since its Independence and how easy it is to orchestrate one there. By Sartaj Chaudhary. (12/01/2019)

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A Short History of the ASEAN Digital Future

The history and outlook for the Asian digital region. By Dr. Andrew Sheng. (09/15/2019)

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