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Deadly Cyclone Amphan Cuts Destructive Path in India and Bangladesh
By Associated Press
Cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc across India’s western Bay of Bengal coast and Bangladesh.
Mongolia’s Next Election Will Feature New Types of Candidates
By Bulgan Batdorj and Julian Dierkes
The breadth of Mongolian democracy is widening.
China Considers Bill Limiting Hong Kong Opposition Activity
By Associated Press
Such legislation was last proposed in 2003, sparking protests.
A Ceasefire for Eid, Peace, and Fighting COVID-19 in Afghanistan
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Violence has continued in Afghanistan throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
In Indonesia, Will COVID-19 Trigger Another Asian Financial Crisis?
By James Guild
History may not repeat, but it does rhyme.
In Malaysia, a Razor Thin Majority Rules During an Unprecedented Crisis
By Harris Zainul and Ryan Chua
Muhyiddin’s consolidation of power comes simultaneously with the smallest majority in Malaysia’s democratic history.
It Is Time for Space Governance Talks
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The window of opportunity for such talks is shrinking, and delay could see space emerge as an active domain for conflict.
The US Pulls Pensions Out of China. What’s the End Game?
By Bonnie Girard
Coming as part of a sea change in Trump's rhetoric toward China, this could be the start of a larger strategy.
Can Mirziyoyev’s Reforms Bring About a Real Free Market Economy in Uzbekistan?
By Bekzod Zakirov
The hope that reforms will ultimately bring about free market capitalism with accompanying democratic politics is utmost naivety.
US Approves Sale of Heavy Weight Torpedoes for Taiwan
By Ankit Panda
The possible sale has an estimated value of $180 million.
Don’t Let Tension With China Ruin US-North Korea Diplomacy
By Christopher Mott
Present tensions between Washington and Beijing shouldn't be allowed to derail work toward peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
Cyclone Amphan Batters India and Bangladesh Coasts, Millions Flee
By Associated Press
Cyclone Amphan struck the east coast of India and Bangladesh on Wednesday.