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China’s Philanthropy Boom
By Dmitriy Frolovskiy
Even while its billionaire class grows, China is also marking a drastic increase in volumes of charitable giving.
Nothing to Spit at: Kyrgyzstan Penalizes ‘Negative Behaviors’
By Colleen Wood
Debate over a fine on spitting in public reveals the role of social media in developing civic participation.
The US 2019 Missile Defense Review: A View From Asia
By Joy Mitra
The U.S. Missile Defense Review will reverberate down Asia’s strategic chain.
A Tale of Tajik Air's Troubles
By Catherine Putz
Witness the Tajik nepotocracy at work.
China Detains Australian Writer on National Security Charge
By Christopher Bodeen and Rod McGuirk
The detained Yang Hengjun is a novelist and a prolific online commentator, who often addressed sensitive political issues.
US Navy to Commission New Stealth Destroyer This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer will be commissioned on January 26.
What Does the Cameron Highlands By-Election Mean for Malaysian Politics?
By Marcus Tantau
The poll will be an early test of the PH’s performance – and the BN’s resilience.
Are We Legitimizing Violence in Asian Schools?
By Roland Angerer
How to make schools safe and let children learn without fear.
Southeast Asia Between Democracy and Authoritarianism: Look Beyond the Litmus Tests
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While there are important markers to assess the evolution of regime transitions, they can oversimplify more complex developments.
How to Save Mumbai’s Public Transit
By Xiaochen Su
Upgrading the suburban rail system is a low-cost solution for Mumbai’s public transport problem.
Where Would India Fit in a Missile Defense Partnership in the Indo-Pacific?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at what the recently released U.S. Missile Defense Review means for New Delhi.
Stability and 'Struggle': China's High-Level Meeting on National Risk Control
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese president urged hundreds of officials to ensure China's political security amid rising risks.