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How a Secret Tobacco Deal in Laos Enriched a Political Insider

How a Secret Tobacco Deal in Laos Enriched a Political Insider

By Jason McLure, Maria Pérez, and Mailee Osten-Tan
The 2001 deal delivered millions to an in-law of the former president, Bounnhang Vorachit, while blocking tobacco tax hikes for 25 years.

In Thailand, Recreational Cannabis Use Is Set to Go Up In Smoke

In Thailand, Recreational Cannabis Use Is Set to Go Up In Smoke

By Tommy Walker
Three years after becoming the first Asian nation to decriminalize cannabis, Thailand is readying new legislation that will restrict the drug to medical use.
Why China Missed Its Golden Philippines Opportunity

Why China Missed Its Golden Philippines Opportunity

By Nathan McQuarrie
China missed the chance to win over the Philippines under Duterte because of a breakdown in its foreign policy apparatus. Duterte’s poor credibility did not help either.

Inside Pakistan’s War on Baloch Students

Inside Pakistan’s War on Baloch Students

By Dilshad Baluch
While Balochistan is widely known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, far less attention is given to how anti-Baloch repression manifests in other parts of the country.

China and Taiwan Trade Cybersecurity Accusations

China and Taiwan Trade Cybersecurity Accusations

By Neil Thompson
The two governments continue to publicly accuse each other of cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, in possible preparation for real-world hostilities.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Myanmar’s National Unity Government Isn’t a Unity Government

Myanmar’s National Unity Government Isn’t a Unity Government

By Andrew Nachemson
The NUG's close association with the ousted NLD government has prevented it from bringing the country's various armed groups under a single umbrella.

A Sacred Forest and a Foreign Mine: The Battle for Takayna/Tarkine

A Sacred Forest and a Foreign Mine: The Battle for Takayna/Tarkine

By Hugh Bohane
China-backed MMG's proposed tailings dam in northwest Tasmania, Australia, has sparked fierce opposition from Indigenous leaders, scientists, and environmentalists.
What President Lee Jae-myung Means for Northeast Asian Security

What President Lee Jae-myung Means for Northeast Asian Security

By Elizabeth Wishnick and Carita Reid
From the North Korea-Russia alliance to China and Japan, South Korea's neighbors are watching closely for signs of Lee's foreign policy approach.

Destruction in Paradise: Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park Under Siege

Destruction in Paradise: Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park Under Siege

By Aigerim Turgunbaeva
The construction of A-frame houses, cafes, roads, and funiculars in Ala-Archa National Park appears to violate multiple Kyrgyz laws protecting natural areas.

The China Challenge in Critical Minerals: The Case for Asymmetric Resilience

The China Challenge in Critical Minerals: The Case for Asymmetric Resilience

By Pascale Massot
De-risking is unlikely to truly alter China’s dominance over global critical mineral supply chains. There’s a better approach. 

ISKP Declares War Against Baloch Separatists

ISKP Declares War Against Baloch Separatists

By Abdul Sayed and Riccardo Valle
In confirming the presence of its bases in Pakistan, ISKP made a significant admission.
After the Tiananmen Square Massacre: A Reflection on America’s China Policy

After the Tiananmen Square Massacre: A Reflection on America’s China Policy

By Baosheng Guo
After June 4, 1989, the U.S. government downgraded concerns over China’s human rights record to pursue realist interests. That Trump is doing the same today should be no surprise.

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