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China’s Empty Promises of Green Energy for Africa
By Jill van de Walle
Despite a verbal emphasis on renewables, most Chinese energy financing in Africa goes to coal, oil, and gas.
The Last 2 Sikhs in the Taliban’s Heartland
By Franz J. Marty
A religious minority that has weathered many episodes of Afghanistan’s turbulent history may soon disappear.
Islamic State: The Torment of Afghanistan’s Shiites
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Repeated ISIS attacks are pushing Afghan Shiites “into a dark hole.”
Duterte’s Media War in the Philippines
By Luke Hunt
The lack of justice in the Maguindanao Massacre underscores Duterte's contempt for journalists.
Less Visible Aspects of Chinese Military Modernization
By Shahryar Pasandideh
Besides new equipment, we need to pay attention to how China is upgrading old systems.
Chitral: A Portrait of Sectarian Tension in Pakistan
By Shah Meer Baloch
Far from the headlines, a district in KP provides worrying evidence of a rise in religious hatred.
The Nightmare Awaiting Rohingya Returnees
By Mark Inkey
A group of Rohingyas are tortured, then made to lie to the press about their treatment upon returning to Myanmar.
The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars
By Peter Gill
Two new books examine the role of third-country nationals, especially Nepalis, in the defense contracting industry.
The Coming of Pakistan-China ‘Entente Cordiale 2.0’
By Abdur Rehman Shah
A relationship previously specific in scope has expanded beyond closed diplomatic corridors, bringing new challenges.
Vostok 2018: Russia and China’s Diverging Common Interests
By Zi Yang
China and Russia are sending a message to the U.S. – and to each other – with their display of military might.
SEZs in Vietnam: What’s in a Name?
By Nguyen Minh Quang
Why are Special Economic Zones so attractive to Vietnam's government, despite proven shortcomings?
The Limits of Nepal’s China Outreach
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal and China finalized the protocol of their Transit and Transport deal. What will that mean in practice?