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2021

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Centerra Says Kumtor’s Gold Output Down

Centerra Says Kumtor’s Gold Output Down

By Catherine Putz
The critical Kyrgyz gold mine, according to its ousted Canadian owners, is apparently pouring less gold than planned. 
South Korea’s Stake in the EU-US Talks on Steel

South Korea’s Stake in the EU-US Talks on Steel

By Troy Stangarone
South Korea has significant interests in the outcome of EU-U.S. discussions on limiting excess production and the carbon intensity of steel.

Bumpy Road Ahead for Talibanomics: DRI Experts

Bumpy Road Ahead for Talibanomics: DRI Experts

By Diplomat Risk Intelligence
A Diplomat Risk Intelligence report warns that the options in front of the new Taliban regime in Kabul when it comes to running the Afghan economy are few and perilous.

The Politics of Taiwan’s Environmental Policy

The Politics of Taiwan’s Environmental Policy

By Brian Hioe
Environmental issues have primarily been caught in the contest between the pan-Blue and pan-Green camps, as is the case with many political issues in Taiwan.

Communal Violence in Bangladesh Echoes in India’s Tripura

Communal Violence in Bangladesh Echoes in India’s Tripura

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
Violence targeting Muslims is a recent occurrence in this northeast Indian state.
Malaysia’s Record Spending Bill Seeks to Fuel Recovery Ahead of Elections

Malaysia’s Record Spending Bill Seeks to Fuel Recovery Ahead of Elections

By Alifah Zainuddin
The country keeps spending in preparation for a post-pandemic economy, but there are big risks ahead.

TAPI, Turkmenistan, and the Taliban

TAPI, Turkmenistan, and the Taliban

By Catherine Putz
The Taliban’s rise to power in Afghanistan doesn’t materially affect the dim prospects that TAPI will be built any time soon.
Myanmar’s Missing Millions

Myanmar’s Missing Millions

By Anrike Visser
Millions of dollars in pandemic relief funding from the IMF have gone missing under the military regime, even while Myanmar battles a surge of COVID-19 cases.

Why Solar Power Could Take Off in Indonesia Soon

Why Solar Power Could Take Off in Indonesia Soon

By James Guild
A new solar farm project could avoid the political economy hurdle that has prevented renewable energy from making headway in the country.

Yahoo Pulls out of China, Citing ‘Challenging’ Environment

Yahoo Pulls out of China, Citing ‘Challenging’ Environment

By Zen Soo
Most of Yahoo’s services were already blocked in China, but stricter government control over the tech sector may have hastened the company’s exit.

Thailand’s Protesters Are Battling to Redefine National Identity

Thailand’s Protesters Are Battling to Redefine National Identity

By Christian Kurzydlowski
Underlying the movement is a strong desire to reframe what it means to be Thai, moving away from total reliance on the monarchy and military's narrative.
Former US Diplomat Bill Richardson Meets Myanmar Leader

Former US Diplomat Bill Richardson Meets Myanmar Leader

By Grant Peck
Myanmar's health care system is largely broken amid widespread resistance to the military's February coup. Richardson was in the country to discuss delivery of humanitarian aid.

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