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How Beijing Turned Koreans Into Chinese
By Steven Denney and Christopher Green
Beijing's success at fostering national unity has most ethnic Koreans in northeast China identifying as Chinese.
A Transgender Tragedy in Pakistan
By Umer Ali
The murder of a transgender woman sheds light on the oppression the trans community faces in Pakistan.
Tajikistan: The Iron Fist Closes
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Even as he consolidates power, Emomali Rahmon's paranoia knows no limits.
Balochistan and the Killing of Mullah Akhtar Mansour
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The drone strike that targeted the Taliban leader points to a troubling future for Pakistan’s largest province.
Bangladesh's Deep Sea Port Problem
By Wade Shepard
China, Japan, and India are all competing to build Dhaka's first deep sea port.
Blue Star Over Patiala
By Mallika Kaur
With India's paramilitary in Amritsar for the 32nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star, survivors 200 km away challenge the prevailing narrative.
The Quest to Revise Japan's Constitution
By Koji Sonoda
The Japan Conference is shaping public opinion using grassroots methods, in tandem with PM Shinzo Abe’s strategy.
Is China Winning in the South China Sea?
By Philip Reynolds
What if the U.S. is playing right into China's hands with military maneuvering in the South China Sea?
Vietnam’s Evolving Role in US Asia Strategy
By Linh Tong and Linh Tong
From the Vietnam War to the South China Sea, Hanoi's position has changed dramatically.
Malaysia – Africa’s Silent Partner
By Tim Steinecke
One of Southeast Asia’s largest economies is quietly engaged across Africa.
Taiwan's 'New Era' and the Legislative Yuan
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, the DPP must transition from an opposition to a governing party in the legislature.
India, Saudi Arabia, and the Fight Against Terrorism
By Issac James Manayath
India and Saudi Arabia are oiling a fledgling partnership on counterterrorism issues. How far can cooperation go?