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The invasion sparked an internationally supported process of militarization and Islamization that cemented the military's power.

Tehran’s “axis of resistance” ostensibly tries to cut through the Shia-Sunni divide, but Central and South Asian Jihadi groups aren’t buying it.

Ahead of general elections, Bangladeshi courts have convicted at least 1,596 activists of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

As the world’s largest food producer and importer, changes in China’s domestic food production and agricultural trade policies may have a significant impact on global trade flows.

Three possible plot twists, in particular, threaten to profoundly set back the newly recovered relationship.

Pristina is clearly with the U.S. and EU, while Serbia has partnered with China and Russia to dispute the goal of fully recognized independence.

Whether the delay in elections, and the tarnished delimitation process, abets any party in the February polls remains to be seen.

Expect North Korea to continue to advance military ties with Russia, push forward key advanced weapons programs (like nuclear subs), and generally shun diplomacy with the U.S. and South Korea.

In both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Huawei has positioned itself as a major player in the telecommunications market.

The experiences of young Chinese professionals provide an additional layer of complexity to the relations between China and Lusophone Africa.

The country's economic model depends on the world absorbing its surplus production. As protectionism grows elsewhere, Europe is increasingly exposed to these dumping practices.

Fikri Rofiul Haq, 24, who came to Gaza with an Indonesian charity, has remained behind in order to bear witness to the ongoing war.