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Public Opinion Survey Polls Kyrgyz on Upcoming Election Questions

Public Opinion Survey Polls Kyrgyz on Upcoming Election Questions

By Catherine Putz
When asked in early December which politicians they trusted, 48 percent of surveyed Kyrgyz said Sadyr Japarov -- 31 percent said they trusted no politicians.
RSS vs RCEP: Explaining Hindu Nationalists’ Opposition to RCEP

RSS vs RCEP: Explaining Hindu Nationalists’ Opposition to RCEP

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The wide array of Indian groups opposing RCEP included the Hindu nationalist organization behind the ruling party.

Why Are Pakistani Leaders Revealing Their Secret Visits to Israel Now?

Why Are Pakistani Leaders Revealing Their Secret Visits to Israel Now?

By Umair Jamal
Pakistanis love to hate Israel, but their state has had relations with the country for decades. 

A Forgotten Chinese Hero: Zhang Xueliang

A Forgotten Chinese Hero: Zhang Xueliang

By Chi Wang
The Xi’an Incident changed the course of Chinese history.

China Wades Into Nepal’s Political Crisis

China Wades Into Nepal’s Political Crisis

By Sudha Ramachandran
With the Nepal Communist Party cracking apart, Beijing is scrambling to preserve its interests.
A Deadly and Disastrous 2020 for the Philippines

A Deadly and Disastrous 2020 for the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
Guilty or not for exacerbating the suffering of Filipinos in 2020, Duterte is facing potentially tougher challenges in 2021.

India-Vietnam Virtual Summit Strengthens Partnership

India-Vietnam Virtual Summit Strengthens Partnership

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The strategic necessity of dealing with an aggressive China brings India and Vietnam closer together.
India’s New Farm Laws: Reform, Resistance, and the Road to Reconciliation

India’s New Farm Laws: Reform, Resistance, and the Road to Reconciliation

By Kriti Upadhyaya
The new agricultural reforms are a necessity for Indian farmers; the Modi government, however, must do more to allay their fears.

Abe Apologizes, But Isn’t Charged for Cherry Blossom Scandal

Abe Apologizes, But Isn’t Charged for Cherry Blossom Scandal

By Associated Press
Prosecutors investigated whether Abe, his aide and two executives from his political support group had subsidized the party fees in violation of campaign and election funds laws.

Bhutan: India First, But Not India Alone?

Bhutan: India First, But Not India Alone?

By Prin Shasiharan
While slowly diversifying its basket of economic and diplomatic relationships, Bhutan continues to remain a steadfast Indian ally.

5 Books to Understand 2020

5 Books to Understand 2020

By Abhijnan Rej
Geopolitical tensions on top of a pandemic has made 2020 a turning point for many countries. Here are five books to understand the year better – and what the future may hold.
Sino-Cuban Relations: No ‘New Cold War’ in Havana

Sino-Cuban Relations: No ‘New Cold War’ in Havana

By Bradley J. Murg and Rasheed J. Griffith
If we were going to see a new Cold War in the Caribbean, it should have happened by now.

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