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2022

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Parviz Mullojonov on the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Dispute

Parviz Mullojonov on the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Dispute

By Catherine Putz
What explains the dramatic escalation of violence along the Kyrgyz-Tajik border?
South Korea Probes Halloween Crowd Surge as Nation Mourns

South Korea Probes Halloween Crowd Surge as Nation Mourns

By Hyung-Jin Kim
154 people were killed during Halloween celebrations in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood, South Korea's deadliest disaster since 2014.

Suspension Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 132 in India

Suspension Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 132 in India

By Ajit Solanki, Krutika Pathi, and Sheikh Saaliq
The 19th-century bridge had been closed for repairs for almost six months and had reopened just four days earlier for the Gujarati New Year.

Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Top $200 Billion in 2022:  Report

Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Top $200 Billion in 2022: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
A new report claims that the region's digital economy could be worth more than $200 billion this year, outpacing previous projections.

President Biden Confirmed for Summits in Cambodia, Indonesia

President Biden Confirmed for Summits in Cambodia, Indonesia

By Sebastian Strangio
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the U.S. at the upcoming APEC Summit in Bangkok.
Why China Could Tighten its Purse Strings on CPEC Projects

Why China Could Tighten its Purse Strings on CPEC Projects

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Pakistan’s inability to pay off its existing debt to China, and the slowdown of the Chinese economy, could make Beijing cautious about lending more to Pakistan.

The Tyranny of Compelled Speech in Cambodia

The Tyranny of Compelled Speech in Cambodia

By David Hutt
Censorship and self-censorship are less repressive than being forced to express and affirm a regime's lies.
Taking Down the Tatmadaw

Taking Down the Tatmadaw

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with journalist and Myanmar activist Scott Johnson.

Minerals and China’s Military Assistance in the DR Congo

Minerals and China’s Military Assistance in the DR Congo

By Robert Bociaga
Beijing's growing investments in strategic resources in the DRC go hand in hand with increased military assistance intended to secure those assets.

Nguyen Phu Trong’s Trip Highlights Special Relationship Between China and Vietnam

Nguyen Phu Trong’s Trip Highlights Special Relationship Between China and Vietnam

By Nian Peng
The timing of Trong’s visit sends a strong signal that Vietnam is not going to side with the U.S. against China.

The Untold Story of the 2008 Assam Serial Blasts

The Untold Story of the 2008 Assam Serial Blasts

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
On October 30, 2008, bombings in Assam killed 88 and injured 500. Who was behind the attack – and why?
North Korea Begins Preparations to Open New Trade Offices Throughout Russia

North Korea Begins Preparations to Open New Trade Offices Throughout Russia

By Seulkee Jang
There has been speculation inside North Korea that the country has received Russian food and oil in return for Pyongyang’s international support for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

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