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Why Is Turkey Breaking Its Silence on China’s Uyghurs?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Anger at home has finally forced Ankara to break with its enthusiastic embrace of Beijing.
How China Came to Dominate South Sudan’s Oil
By Austin Bodetti
China’s appetite for risk-taking cemented its presence in the conflict-torn young country.
The Migrants Indian Democracy Forgot
By Neeta Lal
The government wants Indians who live overseas to be able to vote. What about Indians who migrated within the country?
Arresting India’s Drift on Afghanistan
By Harsh V. Pant
India has been relegated to the status of a reactive power in Afghanistan.
Suharto’s Shadow Still Lingers in Indonesian Museums
By Michael G. Vann
“New Order” history is a sensitive topic as Indonesia’s presidential election approaches.
Behind the Huawei Backlash in Poland and the Czech Republic
By Alicja Bachulska and Richard Q. Turcsányi
Both cases point to a deeper problem with China’s Central and Eastern Europe strategy.
Peace, Politics, & Afghanistan’s Next President
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Afghanistan's presidential race heats up amid peace talks with Taliban insurgents.
A Holiday in Xinjiang
By Ruth Ingram
What it’s like being a tourist inside a police state.
The Huawei Dilemma: Insecurity and Mistrust
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Telecommunications networks are a strategic asset, and a vulnerable one.
China’s Dour Economic Data
By Uday Khanapurkar
China’s economy is in for a rough patch. The response from its leaders will have profound consequences.
Mongolia's Crisis of Democracy Continues
By Peter Bittner
The parliamentary speaker has been forced out, the latest twist in Mongolia's long-simmering political scandals.
The Art of the Balance: Japan, China and the United States
By Catherine Putz
It’s no easy thing to balance a distant ally with a worrisome close neighbor.