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August 2021

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Bangladesh Remains Main Source of Infiltrations Into India

Bangladesh Remains Main Source of Infiltrations Into India

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
India’s multipronged approach to reducing infiltration from Bangladesh includes the construction of a border fence.
Amid COVID-19 Crisis, UK Calls for Humanitarian Pause in Myanmar

Amid COVID-19 Crisis, UK Calls for Humanitarian Pause in Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
The country currently faces a fatal combination of political upheaval, stalled vaccination efforts, and escalating outbreaks of the virus.

Why Haven’t Kazakh Xinjiang Protests Gained Traction?

Why Haven’t Kazakh Xinjiang Protests Gained Traction?

By Dariga Sanayeva
The plight of Kazakhs detained in Xinjiang’s “re-education” camps has not gained widespread public support among ethnic Kazakhs in Kazakhstan.

China Blames US for Chaos in Afghanistan But Offers Cooperation Toward Stability

China Blames US for Chaos in Afghanistan But Offers Cooperation Toward Stability

By Associated Press
Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his U.S. counterpart that China is willing to help promote the soft landing of the Afghan issue” and avoid “humanitarian disaster.”

Can Nepal’s New Prime Minister Navigate Rough Political Seas?

Can Nepal’s New Prime Minister Navigate Rough Political Seas?

By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Sher Bahadur Deuba faces a herculean task in managing fragile politics.  
What the Fall of Afghanistan Means for Taiwan

What the Fall of Afghanistan Means for Taiwan

By Vincent Chao
Afghanistan and Taiwan have few parallels, but Taipei can still draw some important lessons from the tragic fall of Kabul.

Red Lines: Political Cartoons and the Struggle Against Censorship

Red Lines: Political Cartoons and the Struggle Against Censorship

By Catherine Putz
“At their best, political cartoons combine the public purpose of journalism, the emotive impact of art, and the democratizing effect of satire."
How Australia’s COVID Policy Backfired

How Australia’s COVID Policy Backfired

By Joshua Mcdonald
Australia’s initial successes against the virus may have rendered it complacent, impacting its vaccination campaign.

Sri Lanka Banks on Vaccination to See It Through Delta Surge

Sri Lanka Banks on Vaccination to See It Through Delta Surge

By Bharatha Mallawarachi
Around 80 percent of the country's total deaths occurred during this current wave of the pandemic.

Malaysian Lawmakers Set to Vote on Next Prime Minister

Malaysian Lawmakers Set to Vote on Next Prime Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
So who will replace Muhyiddin as Malaysia’s next prime minister? Several potential horses are nosing their way toward the starting line.

Australian Government Inquiry Calls for Fresh Support for Foreign Policy Research

Australian Government Inquiry Calls for Fresh Support for Foreign Policy Research

By Philip Citowicki
A Senate Committee has highlighted the need for Australia's funding of foreign policy research to keep pace with the region's shifting strategic climate.
Why Did Singtel Reject Takeover Bid for Thai Telecom Giant?

Why Did Singtel Reject Takeover Bid for Thai Telecom Giant?

By James Guild
The past three decades have seen the Singaporean firm expand successfully into regional telecoms markets.

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