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June 2022

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‘They Own the Ocean’: Gwadar’s Struggle With Illegal Fishing

‘They Own the Ocean’: Gwadar’s Struggle With Illegal Fishing

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Illegal fishing off Balochistan’s coast continues despite years of legislation, public protests, and government promises, showing how difficult it can be to combat the “trawler mafia.”
Busy Times in Iran-Central Asia Relations

Busy Times in Iran-Central Asia Relations

By Francisco Olmos
Despite past tensions, the security and economic ties between the two regions have strengthened over the past year.

Could Argentina Join the BRICS?

Could Argentina Join the BRICS?

By Juan Manuel Harán
China invited Argentina to join the latest summit. But a closer look at relations with current members suggests that “BRICSA” remains a distant dream.

China’s Political Surveillance System Keeps Growing

China’s Political Surveillance System Keeps Growing

By Chauncey Jung
As long feared, China’s COVID-19 measures are being integrated into its architecture of political repression.

French Polynesia Has Its Own China Dream

French Polynesia Has Its Own China Dream

By Paco Milhiet
The French overseas territory seeks to maintain strong relations with China, while Paris is more wary.
Kim Jong Un Convenes 3rd Enlarged Meeting of WPK’s Military Commission

Kim Jong Un Convenes 3rd Enlarged Meeting of WPK’s Military Commission

By Mitch Shin
Kim Jong Un discussed major agendas of his country’s military with his officials, raising speculation that a seventh nuclear test is imminent.

What ‘Zhong Sheng’ Says About China’s Perceptions of the Ukraine Conflict

What ‘Zhong Sheng’ Says About China’s Perceptions of the Ukraine Conflict

By Brandon Valeriano and Juan Garcia-Nieto
What has China communicated -- through the state run Zhong Sheng pen name in the People’s Daily -- about the conflict in Ukraine?
Japan’s MHI Launches 5th Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF

Japan’s MHI Launches 5th Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF

By Kosuke Takahashi
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is pursuing more compact ships to counter China and Russia in the East China Sea and broader Indo-Pacific.

Behind Bangladesh’s Carbon Catastrophe

Behind Bangladesh’s Carbon Catastrophe

By Munira Chowdhury
Despite having an abundance of potential for solar and wind energy, Bangladesh is ranked in the top five for global coal and gas power projects.

India-Nepal Diplomatic Relations at 75: Full of Contradictions

India-Nepal Diplomatic Relations at 75: Full of Contradictions

By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The two countries share strong cultural, religious, political, and economic ties. The same issues can pull them apart.

Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi Trial to New Prison Facility

Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi Trial to New Prison Facility

By Sebastian Strangio
The ousted leader's transfer came as the military administration's defense minister attended an ASEAN meeting in Cambodia.
In Laos, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh Is In Trouble

In Laos, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh Is In Trouble

By David Hutt
Since he took the reins last year, the country's economy has entered a downward economic spiral with no clear end in sight.

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