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Kyrgyzstan’s Shifting Politics: Foreign Agents, Civil Society, and Russian Influence
By Bektour Iskender
How did Kyrgyzstan become a standard-bearer in adopting Kremlin-inspired tactics – like the just-passed “foreign representatives” bill – to suppress civil society?
Will Success in Agalega Compensate for India’s Assumption Island Debacle?
By Gaurav Sen
New Delhi has faced setbacks in military access to Seychelles and the Maldives, making the deal with Mauritius all the sweeter.
Overinflated: China’s Balloon Threats to Taiwan
By Jonathan Walberg and Noah Reed
These balloon flights aren’t new, have no clear military use, and don’t seem to pose much of a threat.
Competition With China Is Inevitable. US Alliance Policy Could Determine Just How Bad It Gets.
By Joshua Byun
The two sides will find it increasingly difficult to avoid intense security competition over the coming decades, but there are still meaningful choices to make.
Women’s Stories From the ‘Graveyard of the Living’ in the Philippines
By Michael Beltran
According to activists, out of 812 political prisoners in the Philippines, 163 are women.
Prime Minister Modi Promises Development, Unity in Visit to Kashmir
By Mehroob Mushtaq and Numan Bhat
The Indian PM promised more development and opportunity, but was mum on the question of local elections and statehood.
What Prabowo’s Victory Means For Indonesian Foreign Policy
By Joseph Rachman
The ascent of the former general is likely to shift the tone of the country's international engagement, if not the substance.
Between Protests and Border Incursions, Insecurity Is Rising in Ladakh
By Stanzin Lhaskyabs
New Delhi's security-centric policy in the Union Territory since August 2019 has left locals feeling sidelined and disempowered.
Is Thailand Reconsidering Its Myanmar Policy?
By Brian Wong and Tidarat Yingcharoen
Under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, there are signs that the country is finally taking a more active role in helping resolve the multifaceted crisis next door.
In Sri Lanka, the Political Opposition Remains as Fragmented as Ever
By Uditha Devapriya and Rumeth Jayasinghe
As Sri Lanka prepares for presidential and general elections, where do the various parties stand?
The Conspiracy Theory That Amelia Earhart Was Killed by Japanese Soldiers
By Ronald Drabkin
The theory may seem plausible on its face, but ultimately hinges on an unlikely series of events.
‘Ashes of Death’: The Marshall Islands Is Still Seeking Justice for US Nuclear Tests
By Camilla Pohle
Seven decades after Castle Bravo, the United States’ most devastating nuclear test, it’s time to give the nation fair compensation.