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Henry Kissinger leaves lasting — and controversial — foreign policy legacy
Few American statesmen have been as celebrated and as hated as Henry Kissinger, described as a “key architect of US foreign policy.” He died on Wednesday at the age of 100.
Narcs and spies: The drug war’s murky origins in Southeast Asia
Cambodian American graduates: More than victims of genocide
50 years ago, Nixon announced the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam
US 'walks fine line' at Southeast Asia summit to strengthen ties
How Vietnamese ‘Putinistas’ are spreading disinformation about Ukrainians
Online campaigns in Vietnam are falsely maligning Ukrainians and discrediting the legitimacy of international organizations. It’s all at odds with the aims of the Vietnamese government.
A St. Louis woman discovered her mom’s secret past — as a Vietnamese rock star
Far from simply entertaining troops, Dr. Hannah Ha learned, her mom had been a recording artist who worked with South Vietnam’s top composers in the scene’s 1960s heyday. She performed under the stage name Phương Tâm.
How the Vietnam War pushed MLK to embrace global justice, not only civil rights at home
MLK’s vision for nonviolence included abolishing what he called triple evils — racism, poverty and militarism.
Indonesia poised to ease export ban on thermal coal
In an effort to protect Indonesia’s thermal coal supply, the country imposed an export ban in early January. But after several countries in Asia that depend on the crucial commodity lamented the move, the country has indicated an imminent ease of the ban.
Unlikely comrades: The US' and Vietnam’s militaries
How far will the US go in making a darling of Vietnam’s military? The World's Southeast Asia correspondent Patrick Winn asked former Ambassador Ted Osius, who served in Hanoi from 2014 to 2017.
Chinese Communist Party cements Xi Jinping’s rule
The Chinese Communist Party passes a resolution that will secure President Xi Jinping's political future. Also, South Africa's last apartheid-era president, F.W. de Klerk, dies at the age of 85. And, Germany registers its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
In the post-Cold War era, Colin Powell became the most 'popular and influential' US military leader, biographer says
Jeffrey Matthews has looked carefully at Powell's role on the world stage. He's the author of "Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot." He joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss Powell's life and military and career.
G-7 agrees on conditions to recognize and work with the Taliban
G-7 leaders agree on conditions to recognize and work with the Taliban, but fail to persuade President Joe Biden to extend the US troop withdrawal date from Afghanistan. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will meet with President Biden for talks in Washington on Thursday. And Algeria has cut diplomatic ties with Morocco.
Southeast Asia allies express concern over US commitment amid Afghanistan crisis
Yun Sun, a co-director of the East Asia Program at the Stimson Center in Washington, DC, discussed these issues with The World's host, Marco Werman.
Thousands desperate to be evacuated from Afghanistan
Top of The World: Tens of thousands of people remain stuck in Afghanistan, desperate to be evacuated following the Taliban’s takeover. And, Vice President Kamala Harris’ once low-risk trip to Asia has taken on new importance as she will attempt to reassure allies of American credibility. Also, health officials in Australia are warning that major cities like Sydney and Melbourne may be losing control of a COVID-19 outbreak fueled by the more contagious delta variant.