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Seizing Economic Opportunities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
By Eric Wheeler and Alexey Yugai
If Astana and Tashkent can tackle long-term obstacles to growth, there’s great potential in the region.
Thailand's Junta Cracks Down on Thaksin's Pheu Thai Party
By Neil Thompson
The generals want to be sure the opposition is eliminated before agreeing to hold elections.
Indonesia’s Prison System Is Broken
By Aisyah Llewellyn
A deadly prison riot underscores the risk of radicalization behind bars.
What’s Missing From Cambodia’s Democracy?
By Andrew Nachemson
The problems are deeper than the lack of a viable opposition party.
China's Teenage Mothers
By Yuhong Pang
Youth, interrupted
The Dirty Secret of Taiwan’s Fishing Industry
By James X. Morris
Taiwan’s systemic inertia has created the perfect environment for the continued exploitation of migrant fishermen.
Is Pakistani Agriculture Ready for CPEC?
By Andrew McCormick
A lack of government planning could leave Pakistan's farmers on the losing end of a far-reaching deal with China.
Timor-Leste’s Forgotten Female Rebels
By Edward Cavanough
Will women's role in Timor-Leste's fight for independence ever be truly recognized?
Assam’s Elephant Emergency
By Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya
In northeastern India, human-elephant conflict is getting worse as forest resources dwindle.
#MeToo, Vietnam
By Isabelle Taft
Vietnam’s fledgling #MeToo movement reveals the limits of the country’s progress on gender equality.
Is Indonesia Newly Under Attack?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
“Welcome to the Holy Month of Jihad.”
Malaysia's New Political Tsunami
By Michio Ueda
What led to the historic election result -- and where does Malaysia go from here?