August 2021

John Kerry is in Japan to press Tokyo for more aggressive action on emissions.

Both countries have been willing to take some Afghan refugees in, but only temporarily. 

China has numerous potential avenues for cracking down on illegal drug production and export. What it lacks is the political will to do so.

Chen Gang will likely enter the Politburo in 2027. His experience governing technoindustrial clusters will be a valuable skill set for top governance positions through the 2020s.

In the first half of 2021, there were more strikes in Kazakhstan than in the entire 2018 to 2020 period.

The $625 million project, and a planned new embassy building in Hanoi, symbolizes Washington's increased attention to Southeast Asia.

The armed group's decision to include Muslim Rohingya representatives in local administration marks a sharp break with a succession of central governments.

The tale of two municipal water systems militates against one-size-fits-all solutions to the management of public services.

First the industry was devastated by the collapse of international visitors. Then the virus began its rapid spread.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s decision to give his predecessor’s cabinet a second chance might just work in his favor.

China first dedicated law on personal data protection will have a global impact.