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Former Kyrgyz President Facing Charges of Murder and Orchestrating Mass Unrest
By Catherine Putz
There's always room for surprises, but Atambayev and his closest allies seem to be on the road to serious prison terms.
Indian-Controlled Kashmir Under Strict Lockdown for 9th Day
By Aijaz Hussain
Kashmir remains under an unprecedented security crackdown 9 days after its special constitutional status was revoked.
In a Country With Big Personalities, the Kyrgyz State Remains the Center of Power
By Ian J. Lynch
Power and wealth are generated by and flow through the state.
Japan Braces for Unprecedented Olympic Gridlock
By Thisanka Siripala
Ahead of the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo’s overcrowded transportation networks pose a looming logistical nightmare.
Russia, Iran, Others Debate How to Split Caspian Oil Riches
By Alexander Vershinin
The convention signed last year still has not been ratified by Russia or Iran.
Is Thailand’s Military Fighting a ‘Hybrid War’ Threat?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent remarks by the army chief spotlighted the Thai military's take on the country’s political and security environment.
What’s Behind the Unveiling of Singapore’s New Armored Fighting Vehicle?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted how the country is going about its efforts to modernize its military capabilities.
The Truth About Asia’s Elephant Tourism
By Ingrid Suter
“The notion that all elephants are better off in the wild is sadly ignorant of the current realities of life.”
Why Are the Taliban Reluctant to Declare a Ceasefire?
By Daud Khattak
It's not only a negotiating tactic. There's real fear on the Taliban's end about what happens after the guns go silent.
Why Latin American Populism Is Bad News for China
By Antonio C. Hsiang
Amid shifting political trends, China’s relationships with strategic partners in Latin America are in limbo.
F-35Bs Aboard USS Wasp Complete First Shipboard Hot Reload Exercise in Indo-Pacific Region
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first F-35B hot reload of ordnance aboard a U.S. Navy flattop in the Indo-Pacific region took place in the Solomon Sea on August 4.
Babanov’s Back: Kyrgyz Presidential Runner-up Returns
By Catherine Putz
Perhaps Babanov thinks the Kyrgyz authorities have their hands full?