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July 2019

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Fight Night in Afghanistan

Fight Night in Afghanistan

By Michelle Tolson
Afghanistan’s mixed martial arts scene in the time of the Taliban.
Imran Khan’s First Year at Bat

Imran Khan’s First Year at Bat

By Colin Cookman
What has Pakistan’s iconoclastic new prime minister achieved during his first year in power?

How Pacific Islands Leverage the China-Taiwan Tug of War

How Pacific Islands Leverage the China-Taiwan Tug of War

By Alexandre Dayant
The Pacific is a diplomatic battlefield, with the island countries themselves as the main players.

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles for Second Time in a Week

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles for Second Time in a Week

By Ankit Panda
The missiles remain unidentified, but may be the KN23 short-range ballistic missiles.

India Protesters Angry as Alleged Rape Victim Hurt in Car Crash

India Protesters Angry as Alleged Rape Victim Hurt in Car Crash

By Associated Press
Protesters have taken to the streets of New Delhi demanding an investigation.
US Administration Accused of Delaying F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan

US Administration Accused of Delaying F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. lawmakers of both political parties are accusing the Trump administration of delaying the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan.

Hundreds of Refugees Protest Outside Australian Parliament

Hundreds of Refugees Protest Outside Australian Parliament

By Rod McGuirk
Australia’s policy toward refugees who arrive by boat once again comes under fire.
China’s Evolving Strategy for WTO Reforms

China’s Evolving Strategy for WTO Reforms

By Antara Ghosal Singh
China has a gameplan to defend its interests as the World Trade Organization.

North Korea: The Game Has Not Changed

North Korea: The Game Has Not Changed

By Denny Roy
For all the diplomatic milestones of 2018, North Korea’s behavior in 2019 looks awfully familiar.

Askarov's Life Sentence Upheld in Kyrgyzstan, Again

Askarov's Life Sentence Upheld in Kyrgyzstan, Again

By Catherine Putz
Askarov’s case illustrates a series of deep, intertwined, divides in Kyrgyzstan.

Bangladesh's Dengue Outbreak Reaches Epidemic Proportions

Bangladesh's Dengue Outbreak Reaches Epidemic Proportions

By Faisal Mahmud
The record-breaking outbreak is centered on the capital, Dhaka, overwhelming local hospitals.
Time to Take the US-Indonesia Strategic Partnership Seriously

Time to Take the US-Indonesia Strategic Partnership Seriously

By Patrick M. Cronin and Isabelle M. Burke
The U.S. and Indonesia must turn phrases like “strategic partnership” into a tangible reality.

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