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All Bark and No Bite? The 118th Congress on China

Ryan Featherston and Nancy Wei analyze trends in China-related legislation in the 118th Congress. Although legislators agree that China presents many challenges to the strategic interests of the U.S., there is less agreement on how exactly the U.S. should respond.

Blog Post by Ryan Featherston and Nancy Wei — September 6, 2024

Spotlight - Indonesia: August 29, 2024

The candidate registration period for regional elections in Indonesia closed on August 29, capping off a tumultuous week in which the government of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and its allies veered dangerously close to sparking a constitutional crisis.

Blog Post by Andreyka Natalegawa — August 29, 2024

Spotlight - Malaysia: August 29, 2024

The Malaysian government has intensified its policing of public expression through the “3R” issues of race, religion, and royalty.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — August 29, 2024

Mixed Signals in the Middle East

The sudden flood of Israeli profiles on dating apps in Lebanon and Egypt have prompted rumors and conspiracies. The mishaps point to the growing impact of widespread GPS spoofing on key services in the region.

Blog Post by Lily Flick — August 27, 2024

Revisiting Australia's Encryption Landscape

This piece provides a timeline and overview of Australia's encryption legislation amid new debates of its effectiveness in intelligence and law enforcement. 

Blog Post by Taylar Rajic — August 20, 2024