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It’s Time for the US to Step Back Up Against Intellectual Property Theft
By Mike Gallagher and Jim Langevin
The United States must lead the way at international fora on intellectual property theft.
Peace, Not Justice: Questioning the Top-Down Deal in Afghanistan
By Monish Tourangbam and Neha Dwivedi
On the long road to sustainable peace in Afghanistan, is there any room for justice?
Japanese Mothers Struggle to Cope After Virus Shuts Schools
By Associated Press
The four-week school shutdown is causing serious headaches for Japan's working mothers.
Fault Lines Linger Behind Singapore’s Coronavirus Containment
By Jasmine Chia and Yong Poh Han
The city-state has been praised for its efficient response, but the headlines hide racial, class, and religious tensions simmering beneath the surface.
How the City of Ahmedabad Became Central to Indian Diplomacy
By Shairee Malhotra
India’s paradiplomacy is growing fast, and nowhere is that more true than in Gujarat’s largest city.
How Nepal Is Protecting Its Wildlife
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal makes progress in wildlife conservation but it risks becoming a transit hub.
Tajik ‘Election’ Delivers Expected Result
By Catherine Putz
One “election” down, one more to go this year for Tajikistan.
Teens Love the Video App TikTok. Do They Love It Too Much?
By Associated Press
The Chinese-owned online video service is immensely popular, but some have serious security concerns about the platform.
Friends and Enemies: China Is Grading the World’s Coronavirus Reactions
By Jo Kim
Which countries received China’s praise – or its scorn – over their COVID-19 assistance ultimately boils down to diplomatic interests more than reality.
Uzbekistan Appears to Settle on Observing the Eurasian Economic Union
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent has lined up its rationale and settled on a narrative for cooperation with the EAEU.
What Would a Muhyiddin Premiership Mean for Malaysia’s Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the newly appointed prime minister’s position is far from unchallenged, it is worth looking at what his reign might mean for the country’s domestic politics and foreign policy.
The Palm Oil Conundrum in EU-ASEAN Relations
By Naila Maier-Knapp
Palm oil tensions between the EU and Indonesia and Malaysia continue to be a point of contention in the group’s ties with Southeast Asian countries.