Indo-Pacific Archives

Samaan quoted in The Jewish Voice on attempts to discourage Israeli attack on Iran

New Atlanticist Mar 19, 2024

There will be no ‘short, sharp’ war. A fight between the US and China would likely go on for years.

By Brian Kerg

US policymakers and military leaders must rigorously study and plan for a broad range of implications from a years-long war against China.

China Conflict

Inside the Taliban’s gender apartheid Mar 7, 2024

Inside Afghanistan’s gender apartheid: Listen as women reveal the impact of the Taliban’s oppressive decrees

Since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, women have battled against increasingly severe restrictions on education, employment, and daily public life. This report, a joint effort by the Civic Engagement Project and the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, underscores their remarkable resilience and unyielding spirit in the face of gender apartheid.

Afghanistan Human Rights

New Atlanticist Feb 27, 2024

To combat Chinese cyber threats, the US must spearhead a new Indo-Pacific intelligence coalition

By Victor Atkins

Such a coalition would help disrupt cyber threats, signal US resolve, and ideally help deter future cyberattacks from China.

China Cybersecurity

Content

In the News

May 7, 2024

Samaan quoted in The Jewish Voice on attempts to discourage Israeli attack on Iran

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

New Atlanticist

May 7, 2024

A new US economic playbook to lead the world economy and counter China

By Kaush Arha, Peter Harrell, and Clete Willems

The United States needs a new comprehensive economic strategy to advance US interests and deter China’s ability to do them harm.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

EnergySource

May 3, 2024

G7 pledges to end coal—but only inclusive action will make a real climate impact

By Elena Benaim

During the G7 energy ministerial in Turin, Italy, climate, energy, and environment ministers made a historic pledge to phase out coal power plants by 2035 among other agreements. But members ultimately need to turn pledges into action to blunt the impacts of climate change.

Africa Brazil

Inflection Points Today

May 3, 2024

China and Europe confront a ‘moment of truth’

By Frederick Kempe

As Chinese leader Xi Jinping travels to France, Serbia, and Hungary, both China and Europe have some soul-searching to do, writes Frederick Kempe.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 2, 2024

Is the Bangladesh success story unraveling?

By Ali Riaz

As the Bangladesh’s system of governance has become more autocratic, social development has received less attention from the government.

Bangladesh Fiscal and Structural Reform

New Atlanticist

May 2, 2024

What to expect from the Solomon Islands’ new prime minister on China, the West, and more

By Parker Novak

Jeremiah Manele has emerged as the next prime minister. What does his victory mean for the country’s pro-China “Look North” policy?

Elections Indo-Pacific

Inflection Points Today

May 2, 2024

Tracking Global India’s growing influence

By Frederick Kempe

Being everyone’s friend is going to be more difficult as India’s global influence grows.

Economy & Business Elections

In the News

May 1, 2024

Eftimiades on Spectator TV

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades was interviewed by the UK's Spectator TV. He discussed China's recent espionage activities throughout Europe.

China Europe & Eurasia

Inside the Taliban's gender apartheid

Apr 30, 2024

Don’t look away: The Taliban’s mistreatment of women has global ramifications

By Samira Abrar

The Taliban’s impunity for its violations of international human rights law poses grave risks to women’s rights worldwide.

Afghanistan Human Rights

Econographics

Apr 30, 2024

The yen’s travails in an era of geopolitical rivalry

By Hung Tran

In an era marked by geopolitical tensions, the yen's depreciation underscores the broader economic fallout from a persistently strong dollar and rising US interest rates.

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific