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In India, the State Challenges Independent Media
March 28, 2023

In India, the State Challenges Independent Media

By Tarushi Aswani
India’s media crackdown goes far beyond the BBC – and it is the country's independent journalists and news houses that are most vulnerable to attack.

Hopes for Renewal Disappointed Again in Kazakhstan
March 27, 2023

Hopes for Renewal Disappointed Again in Kazakhstan

By Paolo Sorbello
Political manipulations stripped the people of the choice they were promised in Kazakhstan’s latest parliamentary election.
What’s in the IMF’s New Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Sri Lanka? 
March 25, 2023

What’s in the IMF’s New Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Sri Lanka? 

By Michael Iveson
The IMF’s $2.9 billion EFF program lays out major structural reforms required to restore long-term macroeconomic stability in Sri Lanka. 

Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Loses Seat in Indian Parliament
March 24, 2023

Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Loses Seat in Indian Parliament

By Sudha Ramachandran
His disqualification is a setback to his Congress party. But can Gandhi turn things to his party's advantage?

The Last Days of Beautiful Luang Prabang  
March 24, 2023

The Last Days of Beautiful Luang Prabang  

By Tom Fawthrop
UNESCO experts insist that a huge dam would destroy the “authenticity and integrity” of the World Heritage Site in Laos.

China’s Naval Strategists Dissect Ukraine’s USV Strike on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Base
March 23, 2023

China’s Naval Strategists Dissect Ukraine’s USV Strike on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Base

By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
The attack on Sevastopol six months ago may not have had the intended impact, but could have reverberations for the naval rivalry in the western Pacific.

Pakistan’s Aurat March 2023: Another Year, Similar Challenges
March 22, 2023

Pakistan’s Aurat March 2023: Another Year, Similar Challenges

By Somaiyah Hafeez
The march for women’s rights continues to face harassment from the authorities and the public, alongside internal political divisions.
From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Ex-Student Protesters Prepare for Thailand’s Election
March 21, 2023

From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Ex-Student Protesters Prepare for Thailand’s Election

By Robin Vochelet
Once at the forefront of the youthful protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, activists weigh in on the stakes of the upcoming polls.

China Sends Military Drones to DRC Amid Fears of Regional War 
March 20, 2023

China Sends Military Drones to DRC Amid Fears of Regional War 

By Robert Bociaga
The DRC has purchased Chinese attack drones, raising concerns about China’s role in exacerbating the DRC-Rwanda conflict.

Korean Diplomat Accused of Sexually Assaulting New Zealand Man Faces Renewed Charges at Home
March 18, 2023

Korean Diplomat Accused of Sexually Assaulting New Zealand Man Faces Renewed Charges at Home

By Raphael Rashid
The resumption of the case in South Korea will put justice against politics, diplomacy, and societal attitudes toward sexual violence.

Asia-Arctic Diplomacy a Decade Later: What Has Changed?
March 17, 2023

Asia-Arctic Diplomacy a Decade Later: What Has Changed?

By Wrenn Yennie Lindgren and Marc Lanteigne
Ten years ago, five Asian states – China, India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea – joined the Arctic Council as observers. How have their Arctic policies evolved since then?
Pakistan’s Cricket League Rises Above the Country’s Troubles
March 15, 2023

Pakistan’s Cricket League Rises Above the Country’s Troubles

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
With the country facing an economic and political crisis, plus a resurgence of terrorism, the Pakistan Super League offers the public a much-needed respite.

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