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Trump, Clinton and the Future of US-Vietnam Relations
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Bilateral relations have come a long way. How might they fare under the next U.S. president?
India's Overseas Labor Pains
By Neeta Lal
A migrant worker's death sharpens criticism of India's inability to protect its overseas laborers.
How Beijing Turned Koreans Into Chinese
By Steven Denney and Christopher Green
Beijing's success at fostering national unity has most ethnic Koreans in northeast China identifying as Chinese.
Kashmir: A Water War in the Making?
By Baba Umar
Pakistan and India are locked in a bitter water conflict centered on the explosive Kashmir issue.
A Transgender Tragedy in Pakistan
By Umer Ali
The murder of a transgender woman sheds light on the oppression the trans community faces in Pakistan.
Tajikistan: The Iron Fist Closes
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Even as he consolidates power, Emomali Rahmon's paranoia knows no limits.
Balochistan and the Killing of Mullah Akhtar Mansour
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The drone strike that targeted the Taliban leader points to a troubling future for Pakistan’s largest province.
Bangladesh's Deep Sea Port Problem
By Wade Shepard
China, Japan, and India are all competing to build Dhaka's first deep sea port.
Blue Star Over Patiala
By Mallika Kaur
With India's paramilitary in Amritsar for the 32nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star, survivors 200 km away challenge the prevailing narrative.
The Quest to Revise Japan's Constitution
By Koji Sonoda
The Japan Conference is shaping public opinion using grassroots methods, in tandem with PM Shinzo Abe’s strategy.
Is China Winning in the South China Sea?
By Philip Reynolds
What if the U.S. is playing right into China's hands with military maneuvering in the South China Sea?
Vietnam’s Evolving Role in US Asia Strategy
By Linh Tong and Linh Tong
From the Vietnam War to the South China Sea, Hanoi's position has changed dramatically.