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Reviewing Vietnam’s ‘Struggle’ Options in the South China Sea
By Derek Grossman
What are Hanoi’s options to push back on Beijing?
South Korea: Kim Jong Un Did Not Have Surgery Amid Lingering Rumors
By Associated Press
The North Korean leader did not undergo a surgery, according to South Korean authorities.
Dariga Nazarbayeva Dismissed From Top Senate Seat
By Catherine Putz
First President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s eldest daughter was just dismissed from her post as chair of the Senate. Is it a sign of a power struggle?
Malaysia Begins to Ease COVID-19 Lockdown Despite Lingering Concerns
By Associated Press
Businesses are reopening for the first time since the lockdown began on March 18, but critics worry the move has come too soon.
Kim Jong Un Is Back, But North Korea Should Still Prepare for Leadership Transition
By Cui Lei
Kim’s reappearance ends the current round of rumors, but health concerns will linger.
70,000 Evacuated After Breach in Uzbek Dam, Investigation Into Failure Launched
By Catherine Putz
On Friday, the wall of the three-year old Sardoba Reservoir gave way after a week of heavy rains.
Killing of PTM Leader Further Antagonizes Pakistan Pashtun Rights Defenders
By Daud Khattak
Sardar Arif Wazir was killed by armed men on May 1.
In Random Test of 500 in Afghan Capital, One-Third Had Virus
By Associated Press
Afghanistan’s health care system, devastated by four decades of war, is woefully unprepared for a major outbreak.
Uzbek Parliament Approves EAEU Observer Status
By Umida Hashimova
The parliament of Uzbekistan approved observer status to the EAEU. Could it be just a deferment on membership?
How COVID-19 Is Reshaping Terror Threats in Indonesia
By Ulta Levenia and Alban Sciascia
Ramadan is always a prime time for JAD to conduct terrorist attacks. How will the pandemic affect that trend?
A Goodbye to Bollywood’s Irrfan Khan: A Master Actor That Was Not a Showman
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Irrfan Khan was extraordinary precisely because he managed to stay ordinary.
Canada and the US-China Geopolitical Tug of War
By Aadil Brar
The latest news in the Meng Wanzhou case barely registered amid COVID-19.