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Cook Islands’ China Shock: A ‘Frog in the Pot’ Moment for Pacific Security 

Cook Islands’ China Shock: A ‘Frog in the Pot’ Moment for Pacific Security 

By Anne-Marie Brady
The new China-Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.

Defying Pakistan’s Repression, Baloch People Are Demanding Their Rights

Defying Pakistan’s Repression, Baloch People Are Demanding Their Rights

By Osama Ahmad
“No one can stop us from standing up for our rights because our protests are peaceful, and we are determined.”
Terrorism in Bangladesh: Political Manipulation, Ideological Roots, and Western Influence

Terrorism in Bangladesh: Political Manipulation, Ideological Roots, and Western Influence

By Shafi Md Mostofa
Interviews with individuals arrested for terrorism reveal how the issue of terrorism intertwines with West-centric narratives, ideological extremism, and the political strategies of the Awami League.

Sanakham Dam Sparks Fear and Anguish Along the Thai-Lao Border 

Sanakham Dam Sparks Fear and Anguish Along the Thai-Lao Border 

By Tom Fawthrop
A long-dreaded dam project on Laos’ side of the border is moving forward, despite opposition from locals.

What’s Driving China’s Controversial Mega-Dam in Tibet?

What’s Driving China’s Controversial Mega-Dam in Tibet?

By Genevieve Donnellon-May and Mark Wang
While the proposed hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River has sparked concerns in India, from China’s perspective it is mostly motivated by domestic factors.

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

Hope and Fear on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

Hope and Fear on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

By Joe Luc Barnes and Alibek Mukambaev
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are closing in on the conclusion of their long-running border dispute. What does the prospect mean to locals?

In Delhi, BJP’s Roughshod Politics Prove a Winning Formula

In Delhi, BJP’s Roughshod Politics Prove a Winning Formula

By Anando Bhakto
Delhi's voters dismissed the AAP from office, signaling approval of the BJP's relentless targeting of the opposition party.
2024 Was a Dismal Year for Chinese Philanthropy 

2024 Was a Dismal Year for Chinese Philanthropy 

By Vincent Chow
China’s economic woes, and a general lack of trust exacerbated by corruption scandals, are driving a downward trend in charitable giving.

Cambodia: A Test for China’s ‘BRI 2.0’ Vision

Cambodia: A Test for China’s ‘BRI 2.0’ Vision

By Chhay Lim and Genevieve Donnellon-May
The country's experience highlights both the transformative potential of Chinese investment and the challenges that risk undermining Beijing’s credibility.

Shifting Gears: China’s Advanced EV Hegemony in Central Asia

Shifting Gears: China’s Advanced EV Hegemony in Central Asia

By Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Economic, political, and environmental trends are accelerating Central Asia’s shift to EVs, and Chinese firms are at the forefront.

Lost Votes, Broken Trust: Understanding Gen Z’s Disenchantment with Elections in Bangladesh

Lost Votes, Broken Trust: Understanding Gen Z’s Disenchantment with Elections in Bangladesh

By Shahadat Swadhin
A new survey finds that three-quarters of youth in Bangladesh have never voted in any national election – and asks them why.
Beyond the Canal: The Real Risk of China’s Engagement in Panama

Beyond the Canal: The Real Risk of China’s Engagement in Panama

By R. Evan Ellis
China’s combination of presence, influence, and compromising relationships within Panama’s elite gives it numerous opportunities to exploit. The solution is transparency and good governance.

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