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Russian Veto Brings End to UN Panel Monitoring Enforcement of North Korea Sanctions

Russian Veto Brings End to UN Panel Monitoring Enforcement of North Korea Sanctions

By Edith M. Lederer
Russia itself is accused of violating the sanctions through its weapons purchases from North Korea.

China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine as Ties Improve

China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine as Ties Improve

By Zen Soo and Keiran Smith
China imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud over Australia's support for a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19.
Does Urban Design Matter for International Engagement?

Does Urban Design Matter for International Engagement?

By Grant Wyeth
Good design is a decentralized mechanism for international engagement. It is a soft power tool that can produce expanding effects.

After Attack in Russia, Focus Turns to ISKP in Afghanistan and Central Asia

After Attack in Russia, Focus Turns to ISKP in Afghanistan and Central Asia

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The focus on and understanding of ISKP’s core area in Afghanistan and Pakistan needs to be expanded to include the large frontiers of Central Asia.

3 Key Points for Understanding China’s Foreign Policy

3 Key Points for Understanding China’s Foreign Policy

By Mu Chunshan
Does China want to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific? Is China using Europe as a bargaining chip with the United States? How did “wolf warrior” diplomacy come about?

Nuclear Power Plant Construction and Uranium Mining in Kyrgyzstan Pose Unacceptable Risks

Nuclear Power Plant Construction and Uranium Mining in Kyrgyzstan Pose Unacceptable Risks

By Ilgiz Kambarov
Pursuing nuclear power is a perilous path for Kyrgyzstan, especially given the country's geological instability and a lack of domestic expertise and infrastructure.

China Infrastructure Pledges Falling Short in Southeast Asia, Report Claims

China Infrastructure Pledges Falling Short in Southeast Asia, Report Claims

By Sebastian Strangio
Despite unfulfilled pledges of more than $50 billion, Beijing still remains the region's largest infrastructure funder by a considerable margin.
Thailand’s Parliament Passes Landmark Marriage Equality Bill

Thailand’s Parliament Passes Landmark Marriage Equality Bill

By Sebastian Strangio
Once the law is approved by the Senate and the King, the country will become the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

Chinese EV Makers Challenging Market Leaders at Auto Show in Bangkok

Chinese EV Makers Challenging Market Leaders at Auto Show in Bangkok

By Elaine Kurtenbach
Companies like BYD, XPeng and Great Wall Motors are quickly growing their sales in Thailand, challenging longstanding market leaders.

China’s Xi Jinping Meets With US Business Leaders  

China’s Xi Jinping Meets With US Business Leaders  

By Associated Press
Xi emphasized the mutually beneficial economic ties between the two, despite heavy U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and restrictions on China’s tech sector.

What’s Behind Central Asia’s Umrah Fever?

What’s Behind Central Asia’s Umrah Fever?

By Niginakhon Saida
As long as people have limited opportunities in the socioeconomic and political arenas, and adherence to a religious lifestyle is restricted, pilgrimages will remain as an accessible means of self-fulfillment. 
The Cracks in India’s Democracy

The Cracks in India’s Democracy

By Pius Fozan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently extolled India as the “mother of democracy.” His administration’s crackdown on dissent paints a different picture.

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