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The Taliban’s Struggle for Legitimacy
By Islomkhon Gafarov
After more than three years in power, the Taliban have struggled to gain recognition for a host of reasons.
Silenced Voices, Shifting Power: Mongolian Civil Society, Geopolitics, and the USAID Funding Freeze
By Handaa Enkh-Amgalan
What does the aid freeze mean on a practical level? More broadly, what does it mean for the geopolitical balance Mongolia maintains?
DeepSeek Reflects Both the Success and Failure of US Tech Containment Against China
By Zhipei Chi
China’s most successful AI product embodies the paradox of export controls: they can be successful and still fail to achieve the ultimate strategic goal.
What Trump’s Tilt Toward Russia Means for China
By Vita Golod
The U.S. and China are both effectively pushing Ukraine back into Russia’s sphere of influence – but Beijing’s approach suddenly looks more reasonable in comparison.
As Trump Upends US Politics, Chinese People Watch in Fascination
By Mu Chunshan
The Chinese public has never paid so much attention to U.S. domestic affairs.
Can Young Americans and Chinese Build Bridges Over Troubled Waters?
By Brian Wong
While relations between the U.S. and Chinese governments are unlikely to improve, the relationship between the two peoples can still weather the storms ahead.
Why India’s Ruling BJP Is Celebrating Trump’s Crackdown on USAID
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Trump’s claims that USAID funding in India went toward boosting voter turnout triggered a political firestorm in India.
Thailand Rescues 7,000 but Faces Stiff Resistance in Scamming Crackdown
By Luke Hunt
Fraud syndicates have reportedly moved deeper into Myanmar in response to crackdowns.
Is the Elevation of India-Qatar Ties to a Strategic Partnership More a Reflection of Aspirations?
By Rushali Saha
Defense cooperation was barely mentioned during the visit of Qatar’s amir to India. Overall, there is little to suggest that underlying differences have been fully reconciled.
It’s Time to Move Beyond Federal Democracy in Myanmar
By Thurein Naing
Given the sorry trajectory of the country's recent history, a peaceful and structured dissolution might be better than a forced unity.
Why So Many Cambodians Travel Abroad For Medical Care
By Menghun Kaing
People with serious illnesses often do not feel that they can rely on their own country's healthcare system.
Will Expo 2025 in Osaka Be a Success?
By Maximilien Xavier Rehm
Despite a host of setbacks, Expo 2025 in Osaka is set to open on time April.