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South Korean Women Have Another Digital Sex Crime to Worry About: Deepfake Porn
By Jiwon Kim
Weak protections in cases of sexual violence, whether physical or digital, and deeply entrenched misogyny in society create a toxic environment for Korean women.
Bangladesh’s Student Politics: Storied History, Brutal Violence
By Saqlain Rizve
Is banning student politics the only solution to stop the bloodshed between rival groups and the exploitation of students caught in the middle?
Contemplating Naval Combat in the Western Pacific 80 Years After the Largest Sea Battle in History
By Lyle Goldstein
The Battle of Leyte Gulf holds important lessons for a hypothetical China-U.S. naval clash – and Chinese strategists know it.
What Does the Chinese Public Think of the China-India Border Patrol Deal?
By Hemant Adlakha
The first public reactions to the border agreement reflect a deep suspicion of New Delhi’s “cheap tricks” and fear that Beijing is being naive.
Portugal’s Immigration Overhaul Hits South Asian Workers Hard
By Nicholas Muller
The possibility of a life-changing "raspberry passport" through agricultural work is fading for many South Asian workers, forcing already vulnerable people into even more precarious and often exploitative situations.
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Reflected a Regional Divide
By Devana Senanayake
NPP’s Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the country's election, just not in the North-East.
Pushed to the Edge: Why Women Kill in Uzbekistan
By Niginakhon Saida
Women commit far fewer murders than men in Uzbekistan. It’s important to understand who, why, and how they kill.
Why China’s Rock Music Scene Isn’t Bothered by a Troublesome Textbook
By Larry Mullin
Anti-rock rhetoric in China’s new national security education textbook hasn’t made much of a ripple in the actual music community.
Vietnam’s Grand Strategic Architecture Amid the Russia-Ukraine War
By Alexander L. Vuving
The Russia-Ukraine war has rearranged the configuration of Vietnam’s web of partnerships but has not drastically changed its foreign policy approach.
North Korea Steps up Its Hostile Moves Against South Korea
By Mitch Shin
With road demolitions and direct threats, North Korea has further cemented its belligerent stance toward the South.
Harris vs. Trump: Who Would You Choose?
By The Diplomat & Kieskompas
The Diplomat wants to know what you think about the U.S. presidential election – even if you're not a U.S. voter.
China’s Cautious Moves in the EU Tariff Conflict
By You Wang
As the EU moves to impose steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, China finds itself at a pivotal juncture in its evolving trade relationship with Europe.