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2020

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: BFF No More

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: BFF No More

By Umair Jamal
Bullied by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is turning toward Iran, Malaysia, and Turkey instead.
India-Vietnam Summit: From Normative Convergence to Substantive Cooperation

India-Vietnam Summit: From Normative Convergence to Substantive Cooperation

By Abhijnan Rej
The basic precepts that shape both countries’ foreign policies are similar, paving the way for a much deeper relationship.

Can Australian Media Find the Right Balance?

Can Australian Media Find the Right Balance?

By Grant Wyeth
Media outlets can easily get drawn into a game of creating “false balance” between warring political tribes. 

India’s Fight Against ‘Copying’ Candidates 

India’s Fight Against ‘Copying’ Candidates 

By Krzysztof Iwanek
In Indian politics a candidate may get his name, his symbol or party symbol copied by his rivals. 

Nepal President Dissolves Parliament in a Move Many Term ‘Unconstitutional’

Nepal President Dissolves Parliament in a Move Many Term ‘Unconstitutional’

By Abhijnan Rej
Nepal will hold fresh elections in April and May next year.
Uzbekistan Hedging Vaccine Bets with Russian Purchase

Uzbekistan Hedging Vaccine Bets with Russian Purchase

By Umida Hashimova
Uzbekistan launches trials of a Chinese vaccine, but purchases Russian vaccine.

Chinese Attitudes Toward Immigrants: Emerging, Divided Views

Chinese Attitudes Toward Immigrants: Emerging, Divided Views

By Tabitha Speelman
Chinese attitudes toward immigration are growing more diverse, with many remaining neutral or positive despite alarming headlines. 
Report Details Military Links of Major Myanmar Telco Firm

Report Details Military Links of Major Myanmar Telco Firm

By Sebastian Strangio
Mytel, one of Myanmar's largest telecoms networks, functions as a major source of revenue for the Tatmadaw.

Vietnam’s Sole Military Ally

Vietnam’s Sole Military Ally

By Khang Vu
The country's longstanding ties with its neighbor Laos constitute an alliance in everything but name.

North Korea Vows to Redevelop Mountain Tour Site Despite Pandemic

North Korea Vows to Redevelop Mountain Tour Site Despite Pandemic

By Associated Press
A North Korean official vowed to turn the national park into "a cultural resort envied by the whole world."

How Much Should We Worry About Laos’ Debt?

How Much Should We Worry About Laos’ Debt?

By David Hutt
Laos has several options for dealing with its debt crisis, and none of them are palatable.
In Migrant Worker Hub, Thailand Sees a Rare Coronavirus Surge

In Migrant Worker Hub, Thailand Sees a Rare Coronavirus Surge

By Sebastian Strangio
The COVID-19 outbreak puts a spotlight on Thailand’s large floating population of migrant workers from Myanmar.

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