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May 2022

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What Political Change in Pakistan Could Mean for Relations With India

What Political Change in Pakistan Could Mean for Relations With India

By Namra Naseer and Rushali Saha
Although a radical improvement in ties is unlikely, given political volatility in Pakistan and the strong force of Hindu nationalism in India, incremental steps through trade or cultural diplomacy will go a long way.
Fears of a Marcos Government Courting China Are Overblown

Fears of a Marcos Government Courting China Are Overblown

By Andrew Yeo and Enrico Gloria
Even if Marcos were to actively engage Beijing – and that’s not a given – there are hard limits to Chinese influence in the Philippines.

Chinese Ambassador Says China’s Rise Is No Threat to Australia

Chinese Ambassador Says China’s Rise Is No Threat to Australia

By Rod McGuirk
Beijing’s ambassador to Australia wrote a newspaper op-ed to try and assuage concerns over China’s new security pact with Solomon Islands – although he didn’t specifically mention the deal.

Wickremesinghe Chosen Sri Lanka Prime Minister in Effort to Quell Crisis

Wickremesinghe Chosen Sri Lanka Prime Minister in Effort to Quell Crisis

By Krishan Francis and Bharatha Mallawarachi
The president's selection of Wickremesinghe a five-time former prime minister, is an attempt to end the violence and restore international credibility.

Russia-Ukraine War: The Economic Impact for the Asia-Pacific

Russia-Ukraine War: The Economic Impact for the Asia-Pacific

Dingding Chen, Biswajit Dhar, and Bruno Maçães discuss how Asia-Pacific governments and companies are responding to the economic turmoil.
Economic Stimulus Has Become Inevitable for China

Economic Stimulus Has Become Inevitable for China

By He Jun
If China wants to meet its 5.5 percent growth target, it will have to change its macroeconomic policy.

North Korea Confirms Omicron Case, Raising Fears of a COVID Catastrophe

North Korea Confirms Omicron Case, Raising Fears of a COVID Catastrophe

By Shannon Tiezzi
China’s example raises serious questions about how North Korea can possibly hope to combat the virus.
The Trans-Caspian Corridor: Kazakhstan’s Silk Road?

The Trans-Caspian Corridor: Kazakhstan’s Silk Road?

By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez and Kamila Auyezova
Kazakhstan and the Caucasus nations are looking at the Trans-Caspian transportation corridor with renewed vigor given the war in Ukraine.

North Korea Launches 3 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Shortly After Confirming 1st COVID Case

North Korea Launches 3 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Shortly After Confirming 1st COVID Case

By Mitch Shin
Five days after test-firing a submarine-launched ballistic missile, North Korea conducted its 16th missile test this year.

Speak Up on Behalf of Afghan Women

Speak Up on Behalf of Afghan Women

By Heather Barr
What is happening right now in Afghanistan is the most serious women’s rights crisis in the world today.

A Long Way to Go for Gender Equality in Nepali Politics

A Long Way to Go for Gender Equality in Nepali Politics

By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.
Malaysian FM Says ASEAN Envoy ‘Welcomes’ Idea of Engaging Myanmar’s NUG

Malaysian FM Says ASEAN Envoy ‘Welcomes’ Idea of Engaging Myanmar’s NUG

By Sebastian Strangio
Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah continues to push for a reassessment of ASEAN's stalled approach to the country's crisis.

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