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Singapore Leader Calls Early Elections Despite Pandemic
By Associated Press
The July 10 polls will likely be the swan song for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
11-Year Sentence for Former Kyrgyz President Atambayev’s Role in Early Release of Aziz Batukayev
By Catherine Putz
Atambayev faces an additional, ongoing trial related to the violence that erupted when the state tried to detain him in August 2019.
How COVID-19 Worsens Gender Inequality in Nepal
By Luna K.C.
The pandemic will worsen existing gaps in women's education, income, and employment prospects.
Why Is Russia Moving Closer to Mongolia?
By Shahid Hussain
Russia's approach to Mongolia is about more than countering China's influence.
A New Chapter in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Sector?
By Umida Niyazova
Despite progress in combating forced labor, Uzbekistan has yet to meaningfully engage in the civil society focused reforms necessary.
The World Is Awakening to China’s Sharp Power
By Simon Shen
China's sharp power first began to be displayed in Hong Kong. Now it is seen all over the world.
How Are Indonesia’s Terrorist Groups Weathering the Pandemic?
By Zachary Abuza and Alif Satria
A group’s ability to exploit the pandemic is confined by their existing structure and resiliency.
No, the ‘Self-Reliant India Campaign’ Is Not About Protectionism
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The campaign is a mixture of an anti-crisis packet and a continuation of liberalization measures.
North Korea Begins Reinstalling Propaganda Loudspeakers Along Inter-Korean Border
By Ankit Panda
The move marks another setback for inter-Korean relations and a challenge to the 2018 Panmunjom Declaration.
Japan Suspends Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Plans. What Happens Now?
By Ankit Panda
Tokyo scraps plans for two expensive missile defense installations. Will another system replace Aegis Ashore?
Why India Needs to Draw the Line With China: The Geopolitics of the Sino-Indian Skirmish
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India needs to draw the right lessons from the Galwan Valley skirmish.
The Wrong Way to Draw China to Arms Control Talks
By Ankit Panda
What were Chinese flags doing in the room at U.S.-Russia arms control talks?