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Afghanistan’s Higher Education System Has a Stark Geographic Divide
By Laiq Zirack
Data from Kankor, the national university entrance exam, sheds light on disparities in Afghanistan’s higher education system.
Witnesses: Afghan Government Airstrike Kills at Least 14
By Associated Press
The strike targeted a gathering to celebrate the release of a former Taliban prisoner.
Why Can’t Pakistan’s Opposition Parties Remove the Khan Government?
By Umair Jamal
Opposition political parties in Pakistan cannot topple the current government unless they are ready to anger the country’s powerful military.
A Robust EU-India Partnership Must Depend on ‘Values and Principles’
By Antti Tulonen
The EU can’t make the same mistake with India it made with China: Ignoring rights concerns until it’s too late.
Indonesia’s COVID-19 Response Pivots to Support Economic Recovery
By Jefferson Ng
Indonesia’s restructured COVID-19 task force has a clear economic bias.
This Time the US Is Taking India’s Side Against China
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Unlike in 2017, U.S. support for India at a time of confrontation with China is much more pronounced this time around.
How Chinese People View the US Sanctions Against Huawei
By Mu Chunshan
The attack on Huawei has been hugely damaging for Chinese popular opinion toward the United States.
Assam Devastated by Floods Again
By StoriesAsia
Floods are a perennial problem in the northeastern Indian state, but the government has yet to find an effective mitigation strategy.
President Moon Hits Another Hurdle in Curbing South Korea’s Housing Market
By Kyle Ferrier
Moon's administration has enacted over 20 policies to try and curb soaring real estate prices -- all without success.
The Burned Bonhomme Richard: Lasting Damage for the US Navy
By Robert Farley
The burning of Bonhomme Richard is a nightmare that will continue to torture the U.S. Navy for a good long while.
South Asia Floods Displace Millions, Kill 550
By Associated Press
Close to a third of Bangladesh has already been flooded, with more flooding expected in the coming weeks.
2020 Australian Defense Strategic Update: The Revenge of Geography
By Peter J. Dean
Australia’s strategic environment is rapidly changing and along with it the risks that the nation’s defense policy must manage.