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In Malaysia, Religious Controversies Threaten Anwar Ibrahim’s Government

In Malaysia, Religious Controversies Threaten Anwar Ibrahim’s Government

By Sophie Lemière
In his attempts to mollify Malay nationalists and Islamic conservatives, Anwar risks alienating his liberal and multi-ethnic support base.
China and Russia May Be Expanding Natural Gas Cooperation – Just Not Via Power of Siberia 2

China and Russia May Be Expanding Natural Gas Cooperation – Just Not Via Power of Siberia 2

By Joseph Webster
Beijing and Moscow are more likely to cooperate in liquefied natural gas and Central Asian natural gas, not the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline.

The Secret Struggles of Undocumented Filipino Cleaners in the Netherlands

The Secret Struggles of Undocumented Filipino Cleaners in the Netherlands

By Michael Beltran and Sarah Haaij
Working long hours behind closed doors, the undocumented of the Netherlands toil without access to the country's full range of rights and protections.

Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar: Mayhem and Maneuvering

Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar: Mayhem and Maneuvering

By Naw Theresa
Humanitarian efforts in the wake of Cyclone Mocha have become yet another front in the country's expanding conflict.

Japan’s 2023 Development Cooperation Charter: The Aid-Security Nexus 

Japan’s 2023 Development Cooperation Charter: The Aid-Security Nexus 

By James Kaizuka
Tokyo’s new blueprint for development assistance expands the role of one of Japan’s greatest national strengths into the realm of geostrategy, building on the philosophy of former PM Abe Shinzo. 
Can Pakistan’s Law on Transgender Rights Survive?

Can Pakistan’s Law on Transgender Rights Survive?

By Somaiyah Hafeez
The 2018 Transgender Persons Act – one of the most progressive in the world – has been gutted by the country’s top Shariah court.

Who Benefits From the Eurasian Economic Union?

Who Benefits From the Eurasian Economic Union?

By Elvira Aidarkhanova
Russia needs the support of its "old friends" more than ever and views the EAEU as a vehicle for that support.
Australia’s Deterrence Dichotomy

Australia’s Deterrence Dichotomy

By Michael Clarke
Deterrence is the fulcrum of Australian defense policy, but questions of where, what, and how remain unanswered – especially regarding the new SSNs.

Bangladesh 2024: A New Game in Town

Bangladesh 2024: A New Game in Town

By Anish Mishra
Recent political developments suggest that a replay of the electoral illusions of 2014 or 2018 is no longer an option for the Awami League.

How the Myanmar Crisis Threatens to Destabilize India’s Manipur State 

How the Myanmar Crisis Threatens to Destabilize India’s Manipur State 

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Allegations of illegal immigration from Myanmar, involving members of the Kuki-Chin ethnic group, contributed to the recent ethnic violence that claimed more than 80 lives. 

Remembering Vietnam’s Great Famine

Remembering Vietnam’s Great Famine

By Christelle Nguyen
The 1945 famine has been fading into obscurity, despite its crucial role in the country’s independence fight.
Will Russia Commit to North Korea Connections?

Will Russia Commit to North Korea Connections?

By Grant W. Turner
Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow and Pyongyang have bolstered trade, energy, and security cooperation. Will Russia commit to the infrastructure links necessary to cement that trend?

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