Magazine

There’s a new Berdimuhamedov at the helm in Turkmenistan. What will the “son of the nation” do with the presidency?

Singapore’s search for a new prime minister uncovers deeper problems with the country’s political system.

What led to Sri Lanka’s “Delta peak” in 2021, after a promising start to pandemic containment?

In an election where both candidates are fighting scandals and a lack of public trust, South Koreans face a difficult choice.

If vaccine diplomacy is the new great game, it is being played wrong by all sides, with the risk that no one will be left a winner.

Can the international community continue to recognize Afghanistan without recognizing the Taliban?

The strong, armed resistance movement surprised the regime, but without greater international support, the situation will likely continue to deteriorate.

Tajikistan struggles with electricity rationing 30 years after independence, despite long-held dreams of becoming an energy export powerhouse.

Don’t let the calls for a boycott mislead – China is more integral to the world, including the world of sports, now than in 2008.

“Even if not for the reasons initially expected, history is likely to judge the Phase One agreement as having played a fairly important role in U.S.-China trade relations over 2020-21.”

Contrary to much reporting, Vietnam has not authorized independent workers’ unions.

What has the past decade revealed about Kim’s leadership style and goals for North Korea?