Thaksin Shinawatra’s Casino Gamble
By Patrick Jory
The former PM believes legalized gambling will help revive Thailand's moribund economy, but political rivals are using the issue to challenge his authority.
Don’t Be Fooled: The China-US Trade War Is Here to Stay
By Li Qiang
The tariffs may be lower, but the structural tensions at the heart of the trade conflict remain unchanged.
20 Years Since Andijan, Remembering Past Abuses in Uzbekistan
By Mihra Rittmann
Addressing the lack of accountability for past human rights abuses, including the 2005 Andijan massacre, has not been high on the current government’s agenda.
Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protections for Afghan Immigrants
By Catherine Putz
Homeland Security Secretary Noem determined that "permitting Afghan nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to the national interest of the United States.”
