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Thailand's Legendary Marijuana
By Peter Maguire
Recently, there have been signs that the Thai government is softening its stance on marijuana.
The South China Sea and ASEAN's 32nd Summit Meeting
By Carl Thayer
Will Cambodia once again undermine ASEAN’s position on the South China Sea?
Nepal’s Desperate Race to Rebuild
By Peter Gill
Saddled with debt and deadlines, Nepal’s earthquake victims scramble to rebuild their homes.
The China – India – Nepal Triangle
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Will India agree to cooperate with China in Nepal's development?
A New Cold War With Russia Forces Japan to Choose Sides
By James D. J. Brown
How long can Japan keep up its balancing act between Russia and the West?
Trouble in Paradise: A Chinese Occupation in Tahiti
By Anne-Marie Brady
Questions surround the Chinese consulate’s illegal occupation in French Polynesia.
The Rape That Shook India
By Um-Roommana
The rape and murder of an 8-year-old sparked protests across the country, starting in Jammu & Kashmir.
Sumatra's Magic Mountains
By Gregory McCann
In Sumatra, animism lingers alongside Islam. That combination could be wildlife's best chance for survival.
CPEC’s Environmental Toll
By Shah Meer Baloch
China is bringing coal power to Pakistan, and Pakistanis will pay the environmental price.
The Stumbling Block to China's Soft Power
By Andrew McCormick
China's struggles with multiculturalism and race issues will hinder its soft power overseas.
Bangladesh’s Students Back on the Streets in Protest
By Siddharthya Roy
Over the last week, Bangladesh saw intense student unrest over quotas in government jobs.
Patriot, Lucky Spirit, Villain: Pol Pot Remembered
By George Wright
In his final stronghold, the Khmer Rouge leader is remembered differently.