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Amid Protests, Kyrgyzstan Delays New Tax Regulations
But President Sadyr Japarov has also made clear that change -- and cash registers -- are coming to the country's bazaars one way or another.
A Letter to Dushanbe: US Senator Urges Tajikistan to End Repression
Tajikistan is among the world’s worst perpetrators of transnational repression.
Short Fuse Links Bushfires with Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can increase amid bushfires, but Australia has a poor track record of responding to it. With a hot summer ahead, authorities must prepare.
What’s the Buzz at the India-Bangladesh Border Fence?
India has decided to install beehives along its eastern frontier to curb infiltration and deter smugglers and traffickers.
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‘Operation 1027’: The End of the Beginning of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution
The dramatic events of the past month reflect the junta's waning legitimacy, but the battle for the country's future is only just beginning.
Japan’s Intervention in a Taiwan Contingency: It Depends
How a conflict starts, and how the United States responds, would weigh heavily into Tokyo's considerations.
How China Lost Europe
China’s European diplomacy is on a losing streak. Both sides may come to regret it.
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The TUTIT Corridor: Turkey and China Bid to Retain East-West Trade Preeminence
Post-consumerist sentiment and lying flat in China
Indonesian Energy Policy at a Crossroads
China’s Real Estate Crisis Might Be the First Domino in an Economic Disaster
South Korea Housing Market Crunch
Chinese Central Committee Publishes Strategy to Stimulate Private Economy
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Where the Myanmar Junta Fears To Tread
Visits to four different locations in Myanmar, all in varying stages of control by resistance groups.
Bangladesh’s Make-or-Break Elections
The 2024 election is a matter of political survival for both the ruling Awami League and the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
The Evolution of China’s Interference in Taiwan
China’s foreign information manipulation and interference targeting Taiwan has been ongoing for decades. Here’s a look at its latest evolution.
Hannah McGlade on Australia’s Shame and the Work to Be Done
“Aboriginal communities have been given a clear message by the majority of Australians that they are not respected, and that Australia remains a racist country.”
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Facing a Rigged Election, Hong Kongers Are Expected to ‘Lie Flat’
Outright calls for a boycott risk legal trouble, but Hong Kongers are not enthused about Sunday's District Council elections.
The Belt and Road Initiative’s Impact Depends on the Recipient Country
Bridging the Narrative Gap in China-US Relations
Silenced in China, Grassroots Activists Commemorate the White Paper Protests Abroad
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How China-Russia Relations Are Impacting COP28
Will China cut fossil fuels – a key part of its partnership with Russia – in favor of the new climate milestone?
NASA Chief in India: Big Fillip to India-US Space Agenda
Beyond the Battlefield: China’s Quiet Bid to Sway Taiwan’s 2024 Election (and Future)
Keeping Asia’s Net-Zero Dream Alive
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Is China Replacing the US as Thailand’s Main Security Partner?
In both arms sales and joint military exercises, China has been rapidly catching up to – or even surpassing – the U.S., Thailand’s official ally.
1 Dead, 7 Missing After US Military Osprey Aircraft Crashes off SW Japan
North Korea Successfully Launched Its Military Spy Satellite. What Now?
MHI Is Riding the Wave of Japan’s Boom in Defense Spending
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From Populist Pariah to ‘Jokowi’s Man’: Analyzing Prabowo Subianto’s Political Transformation
In recent years, the gruff former general has undergone a political makeover. But are the changes any more than skin deep?
Laos Deports 462 Chinese Nationals as Scamming Crackdown Spreads
Myanmar Junta Chief Calls on Resistance Groups to Solve Problems ‘Politically’
Philippine House Voices Support For Talks With Communist Rebels
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What’s the Buzz at the India-Bangladesh Border Fence?
India has decided to install beehives along its eastern frontier to curb infiltration and deter smugglers and traffickers.
Are Pro-LTTE Elements Trying to Revive the Eelam Movement?
Nepal Seeks Return of Citizens Killed With Russian Army
Justice a Distant Dream for Acid Attack Survivors in South Asia
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South Korea’s Failed World Expo Bid Sparks President Yoon’s First Apology
Busan’s wildly unsuccessful bid to host World Expo 2030 unnerved the government and voters alike.
South Korea’s Surprisingly Successful China Policy
Will Lee Jun-seok Be the Wild Card in South Korea’s General Election?
What Was in the Now-Scrapped Inter-Korea Military Agreement?
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Japan Fears Growing Threat From North Korea’s Latest Spy Satellite
Japan goes back to the drawing board to tackle North Korea’s spy satellite and advancing nuclear weapons program.
Is Prime Minister Kishida Leading Japan by Default?
Japan’s ‘Balanced’ Position on Palestine Fails to Impress
The Role of Malaysia in Japan’s New Security Strategy
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Amid Protests, Kyrgyzstan Delays New Tax Regulations
But President Sadyr Japarov has also made clear that change -- and cash registers -- are coming to the country's bazaars one way or another.
A Letter to Dushanbe: US Senator Urges Tajikistan to End Repression
CSTO Issues Belated Declaration After Minsk Summit
Debate Over Kyrgyzstan’s New Flag Overshadows Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Negotiations
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The Newsom-DeSantis Debate Reveals Growing Partisan Conflict Over US China Policy
The debate between the state governors highlighted the divide between Democrats and Republicans on China.
Why the United States Needs an Embassy in Tuvalu
On Bangladesh and Democracy, America’s Approach Is Undermined By History
The Trends Driving Transatlantic Convergence on China
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Are Investors Becoming Disillusioned With Southeast Asia’s Tech Companies?
Most of the region's major players are yet to live up to the hype that once surrounded them.
Australia, Indonesia Aim to Challenge China’s Dominance in EVs and Batteries
ASEAN Holds the Key to Reducing US Dependence on Taiwan’s Chip Industry
Thailand’s Economic Quagmire: Lagging Growth and Political Turbulence
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Short Fuse Links Bushfires with Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can increase amid bushfires, but Australia has a poor track record of responding to it. With a hot summer ahead, authorities must prepare.
With New Government, New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Resets on AUKUS, Gaza, and Ukraine
Australian Wildfires: Is the Term ‘Bushfire’ Out of Date?
Australia Is Close to Eliminating HIV Transmission, But Not There Yet
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Biden Meets Xi in San Francisco: Managing Competition
Are the United States and China entering a new, short-term detente, or will unexpected crises derail things?
South China Sea Flashpoints: The Second Thomas Shoal Crisis
Central Asian States and Great Power Geopolitics
Why India’s Relations With Canada Are Strained
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A Lorry Ride With Singapore’s Migrant Workers
Singapore is virtually the only remaining first-world country where it is legal for migrant workers to be ferried on lorries, a vehicle designed for cargo rather than passengers.