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President Marcos’ Likely Foreign Policy Towards the Gulf States

President Marcos’ Likely Foreign Policy Towards the Gulf States

By Asma Alkaabi and Alvin Camba
Good relations with the Middle East would support the Philippine leader's three main domestic policy priorities.

China’s Vaccine Diplomacy in the Middle East

China’s Vaccine Diplomacy in the Middle East

By Austin Bodetti
Gulf states like Bahrain and the UAE are using a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting a new type of cooperation with China.
Refugee Soccer Player Held in Thailand Allowed to Return Home to Australia

Refugee Soccer Player Held in Thailand Allowed to Return Home to Australia

By Kaweewit Kaewjinda
Hakeem al-Araibi was released by a Thai court after over two months in prison battling extradition to his native Bahrain.

Australian Prime Minister Asks Thailand to Free Detained Football Player

Australian Prime Minister Asks Thailand to Free Detained Football Player

By Kaweewit Kaewjinda and Tassanee Vejpongsa
Hakeem al-Araibi faces extradition to Bahrain, where he says he faces political persecution.

South Korea Is Arming Authoritarians with Tear Gas

By Tae-jun Kang
One South Korean company has exported 3.16 million tear gas shells to 24 countries since 2011. Most went to Bahrain.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Pakistan and the Sunni Gulf

Pakistan and the Sunni Gulf

By Umar Farooq
Overtures to Pakistan from the Sunni Gulf appear to be linked to the conflict in Syria.

South Korea’s Tear Gas

South Korea’s Tear Gas

By John Power and Philip Iglauer
Shipments of the agent to Bahrain reveal the country’s uncertainty in its role as a middle power.
Shanghai Grand Prix Runs Smooth

Shanghai Grand Prix Runs Smooth

Nico Rosberg wins a low incident Shanghai Grand Prix. Now it’s on to the controversial Bahrain race.

Bahrain Grand Prix Debate Flares

Bahrain Grand Prix Debate Flares

A poll in Formula One magazine poll reflects general concern about holding a Grand Prix in Bahrain this month.

When Football Meets Politics

When Football Meets Politics

It would be nice if football was separate from politics. In Asia as in elsewhere, though, that’s not the case.

Bahrain's Protesting Footballers

Bahrain's Protesting Footballers

The Arab Spring may be the biggest political issue facing Bahrain. But it has had implications for football, too.

Iran’s Empty Threats

Iran’s Empty Threats

Iran’s military could probably make life uncomfortable for the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz. But the downsides far outweigh the advantages of trying.

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