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After Spectacles in Karakalpak Civilian Trials, Uzbek Authorities Sentence 3 Law Enforcement Officers With Little Fanfare
When civilians were put on trial in relation to the Karakalpakstan unrest, their names were known, their faces splattered across the media. We only have initials for the three law enforcement officers tried.
36,000 Young Scouts to Evacuate World Jamboree in South Korea as Storm Khanun Looms
A week after intense heat caused hundreds to fall ill, the World Scout Jamboree faces another setback: a typhoon strike.
US and Taiwan: Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership
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Taking Stock of India’s Evolving Unmanned Undersea Capabilities
India’s new autonomous underwater vehicles is a milestone for its efforts in the UUV sector.
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Should We Expect a Thaw in China-India Relations Soon?
With Xi possibly visiting India for the G-20 Summit in September, some hope for a tempering of tensions. But that might just be wishful thinking.
China’s J-20 Gets Another Upgrade
Updates on the 5th-gen fighter’s WS-15 engine, new variants, and fleet size, and what it all means for the future of China’s fighter fleet.
Central Asia Comes Out of the Russian Shadow
The region’s search for language, historic memory, cultural heritage and – above all – dignity received a new impetus from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Chinese Central Committee Publishes Strategy to Stimulate Private Economy
Indonesia’s Plan to Relocate the Capital
Status Quo on the Taiwan Question Under Pressure: Perspectives from Beijing and Washington
China Issues Measures on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sphere
China Emphasizes Dual Circulation and the Lower-Tier Economy
HDFC Bank Merger: A Digital Transformation of India’s Financial Sector
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The Colonial Legacies of Authoritarianism in South Asia
India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh all inherited over-centralized state monoliths with unitary ideologies of sovereignty from the British Raj.
How Colonial Empires Approached the South China Sea
The South China Sea islands were of little interest to both European imperialists and local empires – until they became viewed as a tool in geostrategic and nationalistic posturing.
Remembering Colonial Hong Kong: Memory vs History
Hong Kong has recently witnessed the emergence of colonial nostalgia. How do these fond remembrances intersect with historical fact?
Central Asia Comes Out of the Russian Shadow
The region’s search for language, historic memory, cultural heritage and – above all – dignity received a new impetus from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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China Keeping Details of Investment Deals From Bolivian Public and Congress, Sources Claim
Contractors are allegedly prohibited from sharing any details about investment contracts signed with certain Chinese firms.
A Warm July in China-Nicaragua Relations
Building Bridges or Shifting Course? Assessing the China-Georgia Strategic Partnership
Afghanistan in China’s Grand Strategy
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What the PLA Rocket Force Shakeup Means for Taiwan
Although China’s military has made big strides in a short period of time, it faces persistent challenges such as corruption that hinder both its ability to reform and its ability to effectively fight wars.
Will China Embrace Nuclear Brinkmanship as It Reaches Nuclear Parity?
Should We Expect a Thaw in China-India Relations Soon?
What Are the Future Implications of Russia-Ukraine Cyber Conflict for East Asia?
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Pegase 2023: The French Air Force Flies Across the Indo-Pacific
The Pegase 2023 mission demonstrated a French air force's capacity for long-range intervention and power projection.
China and UAE to Conduct First Joint Fighter Jet Drill in August
India’s Growing Defense Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
Modi’s France Visit Strengthens Defense Cooperation
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Cambodia’s King Officially Appoints Hun Manet Prime Minister
The 45-year-old son of long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen will take office on August 22, pending a parliamentary vote of confidence.
Manila Bay Reclamation Under Review Over Environmental and China Concerns
Philippines Blasts China For ‘Dangerous Maneuvers’ Near Disputed Shoal
Even a Neutral Indonesia Could Get Dragged Into a China-US War
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Taking Stock of India’s Evolving Unmanned Undersea Capabilities
India’s new autonomous underwater vehicles is a milestone for its efforts in the UUV sector.
India’s Modi Faces No-confidence Vote in Parliament
Is Prison the End of the Political Road for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?
India’s Top Court Temporarily Halts Conviction of Rahul Gandhi
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36,000 Young Scouts to Evacuate World Jamboree in South Korea as Storm Khanun Looms
A week after intense heat caused hundreds to fall ill, the World Scout Jamboree faces another setback: a typhoon strike.
China Holds the Key to Halting North Korea’s 7th Nuke Test
Rival Koreas Mark Armistice Anniversary in Two Different Ways That Highlight Rising Tensions
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The Case for a More Autonomous Japanese Foreign Policy
A recent report by a group of Japanese foreign policy researchers calls for diplomacy at a time when few seem to understand its value.
Typhoon Khanun Forecast to Turn Back to Southern Japanese Islands
With Visits to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Japan Seeks to Shore up Indian Ocean Presence
Japan’s LGBTQ Community Battles Tradition and Ultraconservative Politics
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Dual Neutralization as a Pathway to a Denuclearized Korea
“Finlandization” for the North and “Austriazation” for the South provide a path toward unification – and denuclearization.
Myanmar Junta’s Surprise Pardons Show International Pressure Is Working
The High Stakes of Indonesia’s $20 Billion Just Energy Transition Partnership
India’s Foreign Policy Progress in Sri Lanka is a Strategic Setback for China
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After Spectacles in Karakalpak Civilian Trials, Uzbek Authorities Sentence 3 Law Enforcement Officers With Little Fanfare
When civilians were put on trial in relation to the Karakalpakstan unrest, their names were known, their faces splattered across the media. We only have initials for the three law enforcement officers tried.
Kyrgyzstan’s Path to Peak Repayments to China: Context and Dilemmas
The Hujra Phenomenon: How Do Uzbekistan’s Children Learn About Islam?
Kyrgyzstan Declares an Energy Emergency and Looks to China for Support
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U.S. Policy on Asia
Has Vietnam Changed Its Tune on a Diplomatic Upgrade With the US?
Comments by U.S. President Joe Biden last week seem to suggest so, but there is reason to remain skeptical pending further confirmations.
Identity Politics in U.S. China Policy Could Backfire
Politics Risk Derailing One of America’s Most Important Strategic Agreements
US Climate Envoy John Kerry Is in China for Talks
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Will Hong Kong Become a Crypto Hub?
The Hong Kong government has made their desire to turn Hong Kong into a crypto hub well-known, with tacit support from Beijing.
Emerging Markets in Asia Are Rushing to Adopt Central Bank Digital Currencies
Making the Most of the EU’s China De-risking Policy
Indonesia’s Largest Movie Chain, Cinema XXI, Goes Public
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Australian Senate Committee Recommends Government Ban on TikTok be Extended to WeChat
The committee found that China and other authoritarian regimes continue to pose an unacceptable risk to democracies through targeted online disinformation campaigns.
Australia Welcomes Lifting of UNESCO Threat to List Great Barrier Reef as World Heritage in Danger
Can China Deliver What Solomon Islands Wants?
Australia Moves Toward Vote on a Voice for First Nations People
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Inside the Resistance Camps in Myanmar
What is life like inside the camps of various armed groups fighting the military regime? The Diplomat provides you with an inside look.