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North Korea Announces Ruling Party Plenary Meeting for Late December 2019

North Korea Announces Ruling Party Plenary Meeting for Late December 2019

By Ankit Panda
The plenary meeting may coincide with a major policy decision by Kim Jong Un on diplomacy with the United States.
Report: Indian Navy Ejected Chinese Research Ship From Indian Exclusive Economic Zone

Report: Indian Navy Ejected Chinese Research Ship From Indian Exclusive Economic Zone

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese research vessel was conducting activities near India‘s sensitive Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Kazakhstan: Reaching Out to Central Asian Neighbors

Kazakhstan: Reaching Out to Central Asian Neighbors

By Annette Bohr
Despite its regional outreach, Kazakhstan's diplomatic priority will remain Russia, China, and Europe.

Kim Jong Un‘s End-of-2019 Deadline Approaches: What Lies on the Other Side?

Kim Jong Un‘s End-of-2019 Deadline Approaches: What Lies on the Other Side?

By Ankit Panda
The failure of U.S. engagement with North Korea in 2019 may manifest in a new crisis in 2020.

Measles Outbreak Brings Samoan Government to Standstill

Measles Outbreak Brings Samoan Government to Standstill

By Joshua Mcdonald
Samoa shuts down its government amid a deadly measles outbreak and an anti-vaccine campaign.
Imagery Suggests China Deployed Surveillance Aerostat to Mischief Reef in South China Sea

Imagery Suggests China Deployed Surveillance Aerostat to Mischief Reef in South China Sea

By Ankit Panda
The deployment would mark a first in the South China Sea.

North Korean Official: Up to United States What ‘Christmas Gift’ It Receives

North Korean Official: Up to United States What ‘Christmas Gift’ It Receives

By Ankit Panda
The warning may foreshadow further missile testing or another demonstration before the end of the year.
4 Lessons for India From China’s October 2019 Military Parade

4 Lessons for India From China’s October 2019 Military Parade

By Suyash Desai
China’s October 1, 2019, demonstration of military might bears lessons for New Delhi.

Sri Lanka’s New Government Seems Serious About Revisiting the Hambantota Deal With China

Sri Lanka’s New Government Seems Serious About Revisiting the Hambantota Deal With China

By Ankit Panda
The infamous 99-year-lease on the port to a Chinese state firm may see an update if the new government in Colombo has its way.

Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan

Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan

By Aichurek Kurmanbekova
Without state-recognized diplomas, Kyrgyzstan’s religious students -- especially girls -- are at risk of falling behind.

2 Books Showcase How to Write on India (Or Any Other Country)

2 Books Showcase How to Write on India (Or Any Other Country)

By Krzysztof Iwanek
It is easy to turn the subjects of stories into objects. These two books on India are excellent examples on how to avoid this.
Central Asian Presidents’ Second Consultative Meeting Zooms in on Water, Trade, and Regional Cooperation

Central Asian Presidents’ Second Consultative Meeting Zooms in on Water, Trade, and Regional Cooperation

By Umida Hashimova
The second consultative meeting of Central Asian leaders sidesteps regional issues, but annual meetings are assured to continue.

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