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New Caledonia: Two Dreams, One Political Future
By Catherine Wilson
While the immediate unrest has paused, Kanaks say that sustainable peace is dependent on their grievances being addressed.
Will the CSTO, Russia’s Answer to NATO, Expand?
By Janko Šćepanović
Not so fast. Rather than grow, Moscow’s military bloc is poised to shrink.
The 2 Koreas’ Cold War Measures Destabilize the Korean Peninsula
By Mitch Shin
How should South Korea handle balloon clashes against the backdrop of Trump’s possible re-election?
As Protests Erupt, a Rocky Start to Sheikh Hasina’s Fourth Consecutive Term
By Saqlain Rizve
A perfect storm of political and economic grievance has seen Bangladesh erupt in student-led protests.
The Ulu Tiram Attack: Inspiration for Terror in Malaysia
By Zam Yusa
It appears that the Ulu Tiram attack was inspired by Jamaah Ansharut Daulah, but the suspects were not formally affiliated with or directed by the group.
Has Bangladesh Lost Its Footing in the China-India Balancing Act?
By Syful Islam
Was a tilt toward India to blame for Sheikh Hasina's lackluster visit to China? Or is Beijing simply reading the economic tea leaves?
How Is China’s Global Education Strategy Evolving?
By Pippa Ebel
Growing numbers of Chinese universities are drawing students from partner regions such as Africa with science-focused programs.
With or Without Opening? Previewing China’s Third Plenum Reforms
By Nathaniel Sher and Ray Wang
Without efforts to revive market confidence, Beijing’s broader reform agenda could falter.
Pakistan’s New Military Operation Alarms Pashtuns
By Osama Ahmad
The announcement of Pakistan’s new military operation, Azm-e-Istehkam, has sent shockwaves across the Pashtun region in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which has suffered tremendously amid past operations.
What’s in Hong Kong’s Proposed Critical Infrastructure Bill?
By Charles Mok
The new law seeks to regulate critical infrastructure operators responsible for “continuous delivery of essential services” and “maintaining important societal and economic activities.”
Why the Panchen Lama Matters
By Antonio Terrone
The Panchen Lamas and Dalai Lamas consider themselves “spiritual friends,” but the relationship between the two figures and their communities has hardly been smooth.
The Problem With POGOs
By Felix Iglesias
An ongoing investigation into Alice Guo, the mayor of a small city in Luzon, has prompted increased scrutiny of online gambling operations – and their possible links to Chinese espionage.