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October 2022

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Whatever Path US Diplomacy Takes, Sanctions on North Korea Are Here to Stay

Whatever Path US Diplomacy Takes, Sanctions on North Korea Are Here to Stay

By Aaron Arnold
Washington might be looking for a course correction on engagement with North Korea, but don’t expect any change to sanctions policy.
Correcting the Record on US Taiwan Policy

Correcting the Record on US Taiwan Policy

By Ben Lowsen
The important nuances of “strategic ambiguity” and other elements of U.S. policy are often lost in the headlines.

4 Decades of Reckoning With North Korea’s Nuclear Threat – and Counting

4 Decades of Reckoning With North Korea’s Nuclear Threat – and Counting

By Peter Hayes
Going nuclear will not help South Korea deal with the threat posed by its northern neighbor.

BJP Official to Sue The Wire After Instagram Censorship Story

BJP Official to Sue The Wire After Instagram Censorship Story

By Associated Press
The Wire website had alleged in a now-retracted report that Meta granted the BJP official special powers to censor Instagram posts.

Why Separatist Leader Gulzar Imam’s Arrest Will Not Weaken Baloch Insurgency

Why Separatist Leader Gulzar Imam’s Arrest Will Not Weaken Baloch Insurgency

By Abdul Basit
Unlike previous phases of the insurgency, the current wave is lethal, resilient, and not dependent on a single charismatic leader.
Southeast Asia’s Data Localization Push Is a Double-Edged Sword

Southeast Asia’s Data Localization Push Is a Double-Edged Sword

By Xirui Li
The policy could stimulate the growth of regional data centers, while also throwing up barriers to digital trade.

The Trouble With South Korea’s THAAD Upgrade

The Trouble With South Korea’s THAAD Upgrade

By Jin Kai
The U.S. has found a perfect wedge to divide Seoul and Beijing.
Kyrgyz Ministry Blocks RFE/RL Website Over Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Report

Kyrgyz Ministry Blocks RFE/RL Website Over Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Report

By Catherine Putz
Last year, Kyrgyzstan passed a “fake news” law. This year, it’s been used to suspend access to at least two media outlets.

Rising Backlash Against Gender Equality in South Korea Undermines Stability

Rising Backlash Against Gender Equality in South Korea Undermines Stability

By Sumin Lee and Valerie M. Hudson
South Korea’s U-turn on the value of gender equality is especially concerning in light of copious research finding that gender inequality undermines national security.

No, Uzbekistan Isn’t Assembling Iranian Drones for Russia

No, Uzbekistan Isn’t Assembling Iranian Drones for Russia

By Catherine Putz
There’s no evidence that Uzbekistan is assembling Iranian drones for Russia to use in Ukraine, but Tashkent’s firm retort to the suggestion underscores its difficult geopolitical position. 

China Accused of Using Overseas Bases to Target Dissidents

China Accused of Using Overseas Bases to Target Dissidents

By Associated Press
Recent reports have shed light on China’s “overseas police stations” – many of which operate unbeknownst to the host nation’s government.
How China Boosts Iran’s Digital Crackdown

How China Boosts Iran’s Digital Crackdown

By Nima Khorrami
Amid ongoing protests, Iran is looking to accelerate its adoption of China’s AI surveillance and internet censorship methods.

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