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Desperate Times for Cambodia's Farmers
By Ana Salvá
After facing a long drought, Cambodian farmers now fear the arrival of La Niña and possible floods.
The Plight of the Gwadar Fisherman
By Shah Meer Baloch
At Gwadar port, the heart of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, local fishermen see their livelihood under attack.
An Uphill Climb for Nepal’s Prachanda
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal's new prime minister faces a host of internal and external challenges.
Executions Cast a Pall Over Indonesia and Its 'War on Drugs'
By Luke Hunt
Despite promising to improve Indonesia's human rights records, President Jokowi has upped the pace of executions.
India's New Child Labor Law: Billed to Fail
By Neeta Lal
Child labor is India's worst-kept secret, and a new law will do little to change that.
China’s Unique Space Ambitions
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
China’s space program is venturing beyond simply seeking prestige and status.
Unmanned Systems and Manned Conflict in East Asia
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Potential (mis)use of military robotic technology in East Asia's maritime conflicts is enormous.
The Slow Decay of the Taj Mahal
By Heenay Patel
How pollution and bureaucratic incompetence threaten to destroy India's greatest monument.
Speaking to an Afghan Disciple of the Caliphate
By Franz J. Marty
An interview with a commander of the self-declared Islamic State in Afghanistan
Who Supports China in the South China Sea and Why
By Wang Wen and Chen Xiaochen
The psychology behind global support for China’s South China Sea position: a desire to avoid war.
Nepal’s Unending Political Instability
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal’s power tussle is overshadowing pressing national issues.
The Future of China's Diplomacy in the Middle East
By Xue Li and Zheng Yuwen
Despite its rising power, China should resist the temptation to become militarily involved in the Middle East.