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With Test Results Lost, an Afghan Family Fell to Virus
By Associated Press
A broken-down health system, slow government response and public attitudes have left Afghanistan deeply vulnerable to the global pandemic.
US Weighs in on Australia’s BRI Controversy Amid State and Federal Divide
By Joshua Mcdonald
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo inserted himself into an ongoing dispute between the Australian federal government and the state of Victoria over China’s BRI.
COVID-19 and Cashmere: Rethinking One of Mongolia’s Largest Industries
By Jacob Hafey
The current stagnation of the market has created a window to ensure that cashmere production can continue without ruining the land.
Forget About a ‘New’ Cold War. The Old One Never Ended.
By Francis P. Sempa
James Burnham and ‘The War We Are In’ with China.
Coronavirus or No, Japan’s Politics Remain Stuck
By Yusaku Yoshikawa
Despite strong disapproval of Prime Minister Abe’s COVID-19 response, the public sees little alternative to his continued governance.
South Korea’s Imperfect But Maturing Democracy
By John Lee
South Korea’s democracy continues to grow and evolve.
China Calls Charges of Pandemic Opportunism in South China Sea ‘Sheer Nonsense’
By Ankit Panda
Have China’s ways in the South China Sea changed at all?
Rights Group: Satellite Images Show Myanmar Village Burning
By Associated Press
The image was taken on May 16 and suggests at least 200 buildings were burned.
Is the Chinese JH-7 an Answer to the Pakistan Air Force’s Deep Strike Needs?
By Ammad Mailk
Despite its potent display of combat capability during the Balakot standoff, the PAF requires additional platforms to balance against a much larger Indian Air Force.
US-China-Israel Relations: Pompeo’s Visit
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Yoram Evron.
What’s Changed in Kazakhstan’s New Protest Law?
By Catherine Putz
There are a lot of rules for protesting in Kazakhstan; a new law branded as reform retains many restrictions.
Afghan Government to Free 900 Prisoners; Taliban May Extend Truce
By Associated Press
There are hopes that the prisoner release could lead to new reductions in violence.