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The coronavirus outbreak has exposed the deep flaws of Xi’s autocracy
Commentary
The coronavirus outbreak has exposed the deep flaws of Xi’s autocracy
China’s political system was meant to be all-powerful, capable of dealing with any crisis. The death of one doctor has shaken that claim. Originally published in The Guardian…
By Richard McGregor
Politics comes first in China's agony
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Politics comes first in China's agony
In an opinion piece originally published in the Financial Review, Natasha Kassam argues that China's biggest concern in dealing with the new coronavirus is maintaining stability…
By Natasha Kassam
The New Wave of Middle-East Media Repression
Commentary
The New Wave of Middle-East Media Repression
In an opinion piece published in Project Syndicate, Lydia Khalil describes how the governments of Egypt and Saudi Arabia have suppressed unfavorable information to hold on to…
By Lydia Khalil
How I Lost My Faith in America
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How I Lost My Faith in America
The world still wants to believe in the US. But it needs some help. Originally published in The Atlantic. Michael Fullilove
By Michael Fullilove
How the coronavirus crisis has brewed a ‘revolt of the professionals’ in China
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How the coronavirus crisis has brewed a ‘revolt of the professionals’ in China
Doctors, scientists, lawyers and journalists are pushing back against Communist Party structures in a rare backlash against suppression of information. If Beijing can learn to…
By Richard McGregor
How Beijing's silence helped spread the virus
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How Beijing's silence helped spread the virus
Beijing's blaming of local officials and signs on a clampdown on information about the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak has tragic echoes of the mishandling of the SARs virus more than…
By Richard McGregor
Soft power goes up in smoke
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Soft power goes up in smoke
A unique connection to nature is at the heart of our international appeal. Foot-dragging on climate is squandering it. Originally published in the Australian Financial…
By Hervé Lemahieu
As Wuhan virus spreads, Taiwan has no say at WHO
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As Wuhan virus spreads, Taiwan has no say at WHO
Chinese pressure keeps Taipei out of international organizations—putting everyone at more risk. Originally published in Foreign Policy.
By Natasha Kassam
US killing of Soleimani hands Iran a new opportunity to expand power
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US killing of Soleimani hands Iran a new opportunity to expand power
Originally published in ABC Online.Lydia Khalil
By Lydia Khalil