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North Korea Begins Reinstalling Propaganda Loudspeakers Along Inter-Korean Border
By Ankit Panda
The move marks another setback for inter-Korean relations and a challenge to the 2018 Panmunjom Declaration.
Japan Suspends Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Plans. What Happens Now?
By Ankit Panda
Tokyo scraps plans for two expensive missile defense installations. Will another system replace Aegis Ashore?
The Wrong Way to Draw China to Arms Control Talks
By Ankit Panda
What were Chinese flags doing in the room at U.S.-Russia arms control talks?
The Uneven Effects of US Restrictive Immigration Policy for Chinese Nationals
By Robert Farley
The Trump administration’s immigration will have negative -- but uneven -- effects on both the United States and China.
Governing Ineffectively: Has Pakistan’s Ruling Party Turned a Health Crisis Into a Political Crisis?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s political crisis is deepening with the rise of COVID-19 cases.
Suspension of Indian Labor Laws to Hurt Low-Income Workers
By Adil Bhat
Proposed changes to India’s labor laws are both a COVID-19 mitigation measure and a step backwards.
As Virus Cases Soar, Pakistan Says It Must Keep Its Economy Open
By Associated Press
The Pakistani government is dealing with serious economic challenges.
How Far Will North Korea’s Military Adventurism Go?
By Jina Kim
The scope and level of North Korea’s next move will be determined by the extent and type of the benefits it expects.
The Big Lesson of the India-China Conflict: Borders Don’t Work at High Altitude
By Ruth Gamble and Alexander Davis
The clash should call into question the necessity of territorializing these fragile and isolated environments in the first place.
Japanese Politics Rocked by Arrests Over Voter Bribery Scandal
By Thisanka Siripala
A mammoth voter buying scandal involving a former ruling LDP cabinet minister poses a challenge for the Abe administration.
Pakistan’s ‘Occupied Balochistan’
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Drawing parallels with Bosnia, Palestine, and Kashmir, the Balochistan National Party chief accused the state of colonizing the region.
Thai Army Whistleblower Accused of Abandoning Post Gets Bail
By Associated Press
Sgt. Narongchai tried to expose corruption in his unit via official channels and his career suffered. He later fled his unit in fear for his life after reporting once again.