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Has India Won the Match Over the Maldives?
By Sudha Ramachandran
India recently made a $500 million infrastructure development commitment in the Maldives. But is it enough to push China out of the country?
China Thinks Cooperation With the US Is ‘Unstoppable.’ It’s a Dangerous Assumption.
By Shannon Tiezzi
Buoyed by a sense of historical inevitability, Beijing insists it has no responsibility for fraying ties with Washington.
Thailand’s Student-led Anti-government Protests Grow
By Associated Press
The student-led protest movement has declared three core demands: holding new elections, amending the constitution, and ending the intimidation of critics of the government.
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan Reunifies with Uncertain Consequences
By Umair Jamal
Two major splinter groups recently reunited with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. What that means for regional security remains unclear.
Uzbekistan’s Role in Afghan Reconciliation
By James Durso
Uzbekistan and the Central Asian states can offer Afghanistan a neighborly helping hand and the Taliban a clear understanding of their new responsibilities and obligations.
South Korea Pastor Tests Positive Amid COVID-19 Spike at Seoul Church
By Associated Press
Rev. Jun Kwang-hun had participated in a thousands-strong anti-government protests two days before testing positive, raising fears of a massive outbreak in Seoul.
Where Are the Afghan People in the Intra-Afghan Peace Process?
By Maryam Baryalay
The intra-Afghan peace process should reflect the positions and interests of the people -- not just the elites.
Why Did South Korea Decide to Build Aircraft Carriers?
By Robert Farley
The ships will form the core of a well-balanced fleet.
Will the ILO Defend China’s Uyghurs?
By Andrew Samet
Uniquely of all U.N. agencies, the ILO has the capacity to act without consensus, or in this case agreement from China.
Myanmar’s Upcoming 4th Union Peace Conference: Time for a Rethink
By Seth Kane
The illusion of quick wins is plain for everyone to see. The international community might leverage this clarity to take stock.
China’s ‘Never Again’ Mentality
By Mark Tischler
Western analysts often overlook how much of China’s modern-day policy is driven by the collective trauma of its colonial past.
Why China Should Not Fear India’s Tibet Card
By Abhijnan Rej
India's options when it comes to Tibet are limited.