The highly charged geopolitics of lithium

Clean energy technologies are essential to achieve the decarbonization targets set in the Paris Agreement. Critical minerals — including lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, copper and rare earth elements — are vital to produce clean energy products like solar panels, wind turbines and power batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). Demand for lithium, a key component in lithium-ion […]Continue Reading

Cambodian diaspora’s opposition ‘consensus’ misrepresented

On February 23, The Diplomat published an article written by David Whitehouse titled “Australia Gets Tough on Foreign Government Intimidation of Cambodian, Rwandan Diasporas.” The article accused the Cambodian government of intimidating members of the Cambodian diaspora to stifle dissenting voices and fundraising. However, the argument lacks a fair and objective assessment of Cambodian politics. […]Continue Reading

Sri Lanka election delay a bad move

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s refusal to fund local elections sets a dangerous precedent that puts Sri Lankan democracy at risk. If the government is serious about political reform, voters need to have their voices heard.  The National Election Commission informed the Sri Lankan Supreme Court last week that local elections planned for March 9 would be […]Continue Reading