Topic
Society
War Crimes and the Meaning of Genocide
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with war crimes lawyer Michael Karnavas.
Nepal’s Gods and Goddesses Are Returning Home
By Binaj Gurubacharya
Idols and masks of Hindu deities stolen from the Himalayan country are being returned by museums and private collectors abroad.
Why Cambodia Needs to Incorporate More Women Into Its Foreign Policy Process
By Thong Sariputta
The country and the region would benefit from women's greater involvement in diplomacy and foreign affairs.
After Leak, Safety Panel Urges Fukushima Nuclear Plant Operator to Communicate Better
By Mari Yamaguchi
Last week’s leak of highly radioactive water could have been prevented, experts said, urging TEPCO to “very quickly communicate to the public what happened and why.”
‘Cigarette Girl’ Is a Big Streaming Hit in Indonesia
By Sribala Subramanian
Is kretek nostalgia undercutting the country's campaign to curb tobacco use?
China’s YouTube Propaganda in Latin America
By Sascha Hannig Nuñez
The efforts are obvious, but many of the videos fail to garner significant attention.
Unpacking the Layers of China’s Spring Festival Gala
By Nick Carraway
This year, three trends stood out amid the Gala’s presentations, echoing through other official policies.
North Korea Welcomes Russian Tourists, Likely Its First Since the Pandemic
By Emma Burrows
The trip was a surprise to Asia observers, who had expected the first post-pandemic tourists to North Korea to come from China, the North’s biggest diplomatic ally and economic pipeline.
Messi’s Absence in Hong Kong Game Sparks Anger, Boycott Calls in China
By Kanis Leung
Disappointment from Hong Kong fans ballooned into a nationalistic controversy after the soccer superstar took the pitch in Japan.
Why Is Tashkent Reluctant to Reconnect with Ethnic Uzbeks Abroad?
By Niginakhon Saida
Although there are millions of ethnic Uzbeks in neighboring countries, the Uzbek government does not seriously entertain the idea of building bonds with them. Why?
India’s Uttarakhand State Passes Uniform Marriage Legislation
By Biswajeet Banerjee and Ashok Sharma
Muslim groups are opposing the uniform code, as it interferes with their own customs and laws.
Myanmar’s Conflict Takes Its Toll on Popular Coastal Resort Town
By Jan Olson
On Ngapali Beach, the sands are deserted, the hotels stand empty, and many locals are struggling to make ends meet.