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"Options for returnees are limited. Faced with a repressive regime in Afghanistan, many risk fleeing once again, potentially taking dangerous, illegal routes to other countries in search of safety" Mansoor Sadat explores what the forced deportation of Afghan refugees means for Pakistan. https://shorturl.at/swnl3

"Unable to stop a deadly civil war within its member states, halt transnational crime that crosses its borders, deliver solutions on maritime rights, or mitigate superpower relations, the bloc feels to many as an increasingly irrelevant mechanism in which to conduct foreign affairs" Meghan Murphy and Bryanna Entwistle on how recent ASEAN Summits highlight ongoing challenges facing the bloc. https://buff.ly/3NHQfVp

THE NAVIGATOR is out now. This month our briefs focus on Fiji’s renewed foreign policy vision and Europe’s evolving stance on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) amid rising geopolitical concerns. https://buff.ly/3YBkLGG Subscribe today.

"The proposed development of a deep-water port at Anaklia could position Georgia as a key hub for trade between Europe and Asia, which aligns with China’s broader ambitions to expand its influence through infrastructure investments" Tamara Obgaidze on why Georgia is in danger of being caught in China’s web https://buff.ly/3C00uC3

"The Quad’s role is clearer in 2024 than in 2017 or 2007. It coordinates and ensures the provision of public goods in an era of great power competition that is about much more than just traditional hard power security" Lucas M. on why the Quad is here to stay. https://buff.ly/3NBbdFy

9DASHLINE IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR EDITOR: 10 October 2024 We have an opening for a driven and self-motivated individual to join our editorial team. Our new team member will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief (EiC) and the wider team to deliver high-quality content to the platform. They will also support the EiC and other team members to grow the audience, visibility and influence of the platform and its social media channels. The post-holder will have a range of responsibilities that feed into the wider editorial process. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping to build 9DASHLINE’s network of like-minded thinkers and help deliver high-quality analysis on the world’s most dynamic region. To apply, please review the accompanying job description and submit a CV, cover letter (and writing sample where applicable) summarising your interest and fit explaining why you are suitable for either role to editor@9dashline.com Please include “Senior Editor” in the subject header. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled; suitable candidates will be contacted by email. https://lnkd.in/eX--ChwM

"Novel threats from the Hong Kong government are already causing real consequences for Hong Kongers in the EU — activists and more ‘ordinary’ citizens alike — and they are creating new challenges for advocacy from both the civil society and diplomatic channels" Anouk Wear examines Hong Kong’s arrest warrants and bounties and why this matters in the EU. https://buff.ly/3U4zHuz

"Bangladesh’s historical pro-India stance under Hasina is likely to diminish under the new interim administration due to Touhid’s critical views on India over issues like alleged border killings and the need to balance geopolitical partners" Khandakar Tahmid Rejwan in coordination with South Asian Voices examines Sheikh Hasina’s political demise and Bangladesh’s foreign policy in the Yunus era. https://buff.ly/3zQFJYI

🎙️Episode 3 of The Bridge is out, connecting #Europe and #IndoPacific, in partnership with 9DASHLINE and EP in ASEAN. With my co-host Richard Heydarian and Sriparna Pathak, PhD as our guest, we look at the ‘Global South’ and explore leadership ambitions in #India and beyond. https://buff.ly/3XYwA9S

"The persistent influence of the military and entrenched oligarchies continues to subvert the will of the electorate, creating a hybrid political system where democratic processes are overshadowed by authoritarian interventions" Aniello Iannone on the fragility of democracy in Thailand and the return of the Shinawatra family to power. https://buff.ly/47QsnZ6