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How South Korea’s Authoritarian Past Shapes Its Democracy

How South Korea’s Authoritarian Past Shapes Its Democracy

By Joan E. Cho
Understanding the weaknesses of South Korea’s democracy requires looking to the country’s authoritarian past.
China and the Long Game on Climate

China and the Long Game on Climate

By Marina Kaneti
The seeds for China’s current climate change strategy – for better or for worse – were laid with the Kyoto Protocol 25 years ago.

Natasha Kuhrt on Russia’s Relationships in Asia

Natasha Kuhrt on Russia’s Relationships in Asia

By Catherine Putz
A decade after Russia’s “Asia pivot,” Moscow is embroiled in a war in Europe. Where do Russia’s relationships in Asia now stand?

Pakistani Taliban Suicide Bomber Targets Police Protecting Polio Teams

Pakistani Taliban Suicide Bomber Targets Police Protecting Polio Teams

By Abdul Sattar and Munir Ahmed
The group, which called off the cease-fire recently, said the attack was to avenge the killing of their former spokesperson, Abdul Wali.

Singapore Repeals Archaic Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men

Singapore Repeals Archaic Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men

By Sebastian Strangio
The historic abrogation of Section 377A was accompanied by a constitutional amendment that effectively slams the door on same-sex marriage.
The ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Inside the Marcos Government

The ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Inside the Marcos Government

By Mong Palatino
The recent expulsion by the president's party of Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez has highlighted the shambolic state of affairs within the administration.

Why Banning Hybrid Radical Groups May be Counterproductive in South Asia

Why Banning Hybrid Radical Groups May be Counterproductive in South Asia

By Abdul Basit
Rather than looking at them only through the narrow lens of terrorism, a more interdisciplinary approach that leads to nuanced policymaking is likely to be more useful.
Sovereignty, Forum Shopping, and the Case of the Sulu Sultanate’s Heirs

Sovereignty, Forum Shopping, and the Case of the Sulu Sultanate’s Heirs

By Karisma Putera Abd Rahman and Fikry A. Rahman
A French court's recent extortionate $15 billion commercial arbitration ruling against the Malaysian government has set a dangerous precedent.

Cambodian Authorities Rearrest Prominent Union Leader

Cambodian Authorities Rearrest Prominent Union Leader

By Sebastian Strangio
Chhim Sithar has led the year-long strike at NagaWorld, a glitzy casino and hotel complex in the capital Phnom Penh.

US China Policy Is About More Than China

US China Policy Is About More Than China

By Robert Sutter
Doing what is “right” on a wide range of issues has reinforced the momentum in U.S. efforts to counter Beijing.

US Dismisses China Objections to South China Sea Mission

US Dismisses China Objections to South China Sea Mission

By Associated Press
In an unusual move, the Navy's 7th Fleet issued a rebuttal to China's objections to Tuesday's mission in the South China Sea.
India, US Armies Hold Exercises Close to Disputed China Border

India, US Armies Hold Exercises Close to Disputed China Border

By Rishi Lekhi and Manish Swarup
This year’s high-altitude training exercise is being held only about 100 kilometers from the Line of Actual Control.

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