New labor programs in the region show alarming similarities to internment camps in Xinjiang.
Matthew Slade
Matt Slade is a senior from Boulder, Colorado studying International Relations and Chinese. Matt focuses on issues of global and regional security, especially in relation to East Asia and cybersecurity. At GPI, Matt serves as one of the co-leads of the editorial team.
What does the Israel-UAE agreement mean for the Middle East?
Normalized relations between the two states promises big change in the region
Disputed Belarus election sparks mass demonstrations
Domestic opposition and international groups have questioned the legitimacy of the presidential election earlier this month.
Suspected sabotage at Iranian nuclear facility reveals possible shift in U.S.-Israeli strategy
Recent escalation comes after sanctions failed to deter nuclear behavior or bring about regime change.
East African locust swarms threaten food security in the region
Unusual weather conditions have given rise to some of the largest and most destructive swarms in recent memory.
What a recent failed coup attempt means for U.S.-Venezuela relations
The United States and the Venezuelan opposition party have both denied any links to the botched operation.
Authoritarianism rises amid COVID-19 fears
Under the pretext of ensuring stability during the pandemic, authoritarian leaders are shoring up their grip on power and threatening democracy.
Understanding the rise of extremism in West Africa
Fellow Matt Slade analyzes the cause of growing extremism in Africa's Sahel region and potential solutions to the instability.
Face-off: American pullout from Syria and Turkish incursion
President Trump's surprise announcement on the withdrawal of forces shocked many around the world. What are the positions of the involved powers on this issue?
India Citizenship Amendment Act: Violence erupts in Delhi
Clashes between protestors and police flare in the Indian capital over the recently passed Citizenship Amendment Bill.