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Can China Rise Without Reforming its Political System?
Can China Rise Without Reforming its Political System?

What challenges does China face for its development and can they be overcome?  By Beenish Ayub. (04/13/2023)

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ASEAN’s Decline and Irrelevance and Future Openings for China
ASEAN’s Decline and Irrelevance and Future Openings for China

The state of ASEAN and opportinities it presents to China.  By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (11/18/2022)

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How China’s Belt and Road Initiative Encourages Mutual Cooperation
How China’s Belt and Road Initiative Encourages Mutual Cooperation

Author argue that the BRI has created mutually beneficial agreements between China and developing nations across the world. By Kaushik Sampath. (10/31/2022) 

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Xi Jinping's Bid for Re-Election is Full of Variables
Xi Jinping's Bid for Re-Election is Full of Variables

Xi Jinping's bid for re-election may not be as easy as thought by many. He may even lose - at least part - of his power.  By Dr. Tao Peng. (10/22/2022)

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Mandelbaum, the Tet Offensive and Media Reporting
Mandelbaum, the Tet Offensive and Media Reporting

Author examines the Vietnam War's Tet Offensive and impacts, if any, by media.  By Taoxi Xie. (08/30/2022)

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The Troubled Waters of Taiwan
The Troubled Waters of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan was part of intensifying tensions in the region. By Sartaj Chaudhary. (08/16/2022)

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The Politicization of Islam in Indonesia: Its Causes and Effects
The Politicization of Islam in Indonesia: Its Causes and Effects

Essay provides analysis of Indonesian policies concerning Islam. By Suhail Ahmad Khan. (07/24/2022)

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Misfiring Countermeasures and Declining Deterrence Impact
Misfiring Countermeasures and Declining Deterrence Impact

North Korea's sabre rattling and regional impacts.  By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (05/20/2022)

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America’s Deadly Legacy in Vietnam
America’s Deadly Legacy in Vietnam

The lingering issue of unexploded ordinance (UXO) in Vietnam.  By Logan Wolff. (05/18/2022)

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Kim's Nuclear Brinkmanship and Power Trap
Kim's Nuclear Brinkmanship and Power Trap

Kim Jong-un's strategic shifts put nuclear balance in peril. By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (05/18/2022)

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Parallel Track on Developmental Issues: Western China and Southern Sudan
Parallel Track on Developmental Issues: Western China and Southern Sudan

Essay analyzes the right to development, particularly those in rural and vulnerable categories (females, children, indigenous).  By Cheng Huang.  (04/26/2022)

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The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security
The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security

China's Belt and Road Initiative and its implications for Indian security.  By Ashwin Kandath. (07/09/2021)

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The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security

By Ashwin Kandath. (07/09/2021)

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Countering the Rising Threat of China: Obstacles and Strategies, An Indian Perspective
Countering the Rising Threat of China: Obstacles and Strategies, An Indian Perspective

Paper examines China's increasing threat to India. By Saman Ayesha Kidwai. (10/31/2019)

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Brutal Legislation Means Economic Backlashes for Brunei
Brutal Legislation Means Economic Backlashes for Brunei

By Khalil K. Coleman, Alexis Walker, Myles Browne, and Anthony Burley. (07/03/2019)

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The Sino-US Trade War – Why China Cannot Win It
The Sino-US Trade War – Why China Cannot Win It

The Chinese-American trade war holds little promise for China.  By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (03/31/2019)

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How US- North Korean Diplomacy Should Have Really Worked
How US- North Korean Diplomacy Should Have Really Worked

Making the summit counterfactual case. By Carlos Ramirez. (07/02/2018)

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Revisiting Dictatorship: Democracy is Worst Form of Government, Indeed
Revisiting Dictatorship: Democracy is Worst Form of Government, Indeed

Moving past failures of democracy in Indonesia By Endy Bayuni. (12/14/2017)

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Advocating for a Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Microfinance Systems
Advocating for a Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Microfinance Systems

The lessons from Bolivia and the Philippines. By Daiki Mochizuki. (03/19/2017)

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Chinese Foreign Policy in East Asia: A 2016 Assessment of Strategy and Goals
Chinese Foreign Policy in East Asia: A 2016 Assessment of Strategy and Goals

An analysis of China’s strategy and policy goals for advancing its interests in East Asia and its potential impacts. By Daniel Urchick. (01/09/2016)

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Battle Against The Tiger
Battle Against The Tiger

Runner-up essay in the IA Forum Student Writing Competition analyzes corruption in Mainland China and anti-corruption strategies with Hong Kong. By ZHAO Lingbo (Harry). (11/07/2016)

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The Specter of Kazakh Instability: Heightened Stakes of Sino-Russian Interests in the Steppes
The Specter of Kazakh Instability: Heightened Stakes of Sino-Russian Interests in the Steppes

What does the threat of instability in Kazakhstan mean for her two largest neighbors: China and Russia?  By Justin Cheung. (09/13/2016)

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Post-Umbrella, Pre-2017 and 2047 - the 2016 Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) Election
Post-Umbrella, Pre-2017 and 2047 - the 2016 Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) Election

Essay maps the 2016 Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) Election in relation to the HKSAR’s past, present, and future. By Xiaoyi Xu. (07/04/2016)

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The Uighur Issue
The Uighur Issue

Impacts of the Uighur actions. By Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori. (05/17/2016)

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Rise of New Centrist Politics in South Korea
Rise of New Centrist Politics in South Korea

Analysis of South Korea’s 20th legislative election held on April 13th.  By Mark(Won Min) Seo. (05/11/2016)

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North Korean Submarine Conducts Ballistic Missile Test
North Korean Submarine Conducts Ballistic Missile Test

A dangerous development that dampens Korean relations. By Seth Berman. (05/02/2016)

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Migrant Issues in Australia: IA Forum Interview with Dr. Claudia Tazreiter
Migrant Issues in Australia: IA Forum Interview with Dr. Claudia Tazreiter

In this excerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Claudia Tazreiter, discusses mig... Read More...



Poles Saving Jews in Bangkok: History Lesson for Humanity
Poles Saving Jews in Bangkok: History Lesson for Humanity

What can Thailand learn from World War II humanitarian acts by the Poles? By Rattana Lao. (03/24/2016)

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The North Korean Nuclear Issue
The North Korean Nuclear Issue

What's behind North Korea's claim of a hydrogen bomb test? By Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori. (01/13/2016)

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Japan’s Strain Over Island Dispute
Japan’s Strain Over Island Dispute

Japan's dispute with China over Senkaku Islands putting pressure on its defense stance. By Marian Fakhry. (11/20/2015)

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