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March 2020

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Making Sense of Malaysia’s 2020 Political Tumult

Making Sense of Malaysia’s 2020 Political Tumult

By Ankit Panda
Also, the hosts discuss progress in the implementation of the February 29 U.S.-Taliban deal in Afghanistan.
Tokyo 2020: Avoiding Panic or Saving Face?

Tokyo 2020: Avoiding Panic or Saving Face?

By Layne Vandenberg
Are the IOC and the Japanese government hesitant to cancel the Summer Olympic Games because they want to quell public fear -- or avoid embarrassment?

Virtually There: Visit These Indian Museums Online During the Global Lockdown

Virtually There: Visit These Indian Museums Online During the Global Lockdown

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Here are some suggestions on which Indian museums you can explore from the safety of home.

South Korea Braces for Global Recession

South Korea Braces for Global Recession

By Troy Stangarone
Seoul is preparing a stronger fiscal stimulus to deal with the economic shocks caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Another 13 Years on Corruption Charges for Gulnara Karimova

Another 13 Years on Corruption Charges for Gulnara Karimova

By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, negotiations go on between the Swiss and Uzbek governments over millions in frozen assets.
Will the ICJ Myanmar Ruling Help Bring Accountability for the Rohingya Crisis?

Will the ICJ Myanmar Ruling Help Bring Accountability for the Rohingya Crisis?

By Champa Patel and Ruma Mandal
Beyond refocusing the attention on the Rohingya crisis, the ruling raising questions about whether it might be an effective route for pursuing accountability.

Of Film and Adventure in Mainland Southeast Asia

Of Film and Adventure in Mainland Southeast Asia

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with travel writer, journalist, and Hollywood filmmaker Nick Ray
Suspected Leader of Indonesia Terror Group on Trial

Suspected Leader of Indonesia Terror Group on Trial

By Associated Press
Para Wijayanto, the suspected leader of Indonesia's al-Qaida-linked Jemaah Islamiyah network, went on trial on charges of terrorism that could result in a death sentence.

What’s in the Philippines’ New Planned Satellite Launches in 2020?

What’s in the Philippines’ New Planned Satellite Launches in 2020?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The launch of additional cube satellites later this year highlighted an aspect of the Southeast Asian state’s approach in this regard.

Asia’s Best Strategies Against Coronavirus: Track, Isolate, Communicate 

Asia’s Best Strategies Against Coronavirus: Track, Isolate, Communicate 

By Ee Ming Toh and Elaine Kurtenback
For Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, the experience of battling the 2003 SARS outbreak helped ensure residents took the risks of the new coronavirus seriously.

China Moves to Expel Over a Dozen US Journalists

China Moves to Expel Over a Dozen US Journalists

By Associated Press
The largest expulsion of foreign journalists from China in recent memory highlights a steep decline in U.S.-China relations.
Japan’s Emerging ‘Multi-Domain Defense Force’

Japan’s Emerging ‘Multi-Domain Defense Force’

By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan’s new defense budget foresees cross-domain operations in space, cyberspace, and electromagnetic domains.

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