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The Philippines’ Coming ‘Duterte Referendum’
By Joshua Jervis
The May elections will serve as a litmus test for the Duterte administration’s popularity.
US-Vietnam Relations: Confronting the War Legacy Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Efforts at Agent Orange decontamination reinforce the work that continues to go into addressing old challenges even as both countries seek to maximize new opportunities.
China’s Ivory Ban: A Work in Progress
By Kevin T. Bielicki
China’s ban will not be enough to save the world's elephants if it does not address its booming illegal ivory trade.
Forget Cricket Diplomacy. The Game Is a Casualty of India-Pakistan Tensions
By Udayan Das
As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, cricket has become an instrument of state policy.
How Media Discourages Japanese Youth From Travel Abroad
By Xiaochen Su
Japan’s best-selling travel guide has a tendency to heavily stress crime and danger in other countries.
Testing Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ‘Independent’ Mind
By Daud Khattak
Khan rode a reputation for independence into office, but can he break from the constraints that hamstrung his predecessors?
Jade and Gem Smuggling Costs Myanmar Billions
By Aubrey Menarndt
Myanmar is losing billions in tax revenue from jade and gemstones.
Can Malaysia’s New Government Deliver on Reform?
By Erin Cook
Less than a year since it took power, the Pakatan Harapan government is confronting questions about the pace of promised reforms.
Taiwan Is Swept by the ‘Han Wave’
By Nick Aspinwall
The populist mayor of Kaohsiung is a cultural phenomenon who looks set to make his presence known in Taiwan’s presidential race.
China’s Double Standard on Terrorism
By Bonnie Girard
While Beijing clamps down on Muslims in its own territory, it provides cover for Pakistan’s support of extremist groups.
Mass Shootings at New Zealand Mosques Kill 49; 1 Man Charged
By Nick Perry and Mark Baker
“It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack,” New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
Indonesia’s Indo-Pacific Approach: Between Promises and Perils
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A high-level dialogue next week will once again spotlight the opportunities and challenges inherent in Jakarta’s regional vision.