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Kazakhstan once harbored grand plans for a high-speed rail network. While its neighbors have pushed ahead with such projects, why has HSR fallen out of favor in Astana?

Some observers claim that the country has become too reliant on China for its own good – but the data says otherwise.

Banning domestic vape sales while preserving manufacturing for export may simply serve to expand the shadow market and line the pockets of customs officials. 

While Pakistan has always been India’s greatest security concern, China’s nuclear journey has played a considerable role in the evolution of its strategic outlook. 

The confusion surrounding the Arugam Bay incident underscores the complexities of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and the geopolitics that have engulfed the island in recent years.

Mongolian leaders say they want to build a new city close to the ancient ruins of Kharkhorum and make it their new seat of government.

The imposition of secularism by the ruling elites catalyzed a conservative backlash that has continued to shape the religious and political landscape of the country since independence.

Despite Moscow’s diplomatic overtures, Uzbekistan announced on October 17 that it will not be pursuing full membership in the Eurasian Economic Union. 

New Delhi’s vision for a multilateral, multipolar Asia aims at ensuring it can both balance China’s growing dominance in the region and restore its historic status in Asia.

Rohingya interviewees in Rakhine State can be broadly categorized into three groups – those who welcome the AA's policies, those who feel compelled to do so, and those who could be hostile.

For 13 Asia-Pacific countries, we ask: Would the government prefer Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next U.S. president?

Weak protections in cases of sexual violence, whether physical or digital, and deeply entrenched misogyny in society create a toxic environment for Korean women.