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Michael Rowand

Michael Rowand is a writer specializing in international affairs and Director of Development at Africa ASAP.

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A policeman at the entrance to the archbishop's house greets the prominent Buddhist monk Sitagu Sayadaw

A Famous Buddhist Teacher Is Under Fire for Backing Myanmar’s Junta

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Brenna Artinger, Michael Rowand

June 27, 2021, 8:31 PM

Nationalist Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu delivers a speech during a rally to show support to the Myanmar military in Yangon, Myanmar, on May 5, 2019.

When Buddhists Back the Army

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Brenna Artinger, Michael Rowand

February 16, 2021, 5:22 PM

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang shake hands during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Aug. 30, 2019.

Duterte Will Fight Anyone but Beijing

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October 19, 2020, 10:07 AM

Xu Zhangrun Was China’s Loyal Opposition. Now, He’s In Jail.

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July 10, 2020, 1:23 PM

Indian Army vehicles in Ladakh

The Bloody China-India Border Fight Is a Lot Like the Last One

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June 18, 2020, 6:02 PM

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