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Sovereignty and Disorder from Above

What is Pakistan looking for in the modern Middle East as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran grow more pronounced?

Trump's behavior on the world stage shows that even his own cabinet secretaries can't speak on his behalf.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman have mixed feelings about China's ambitious project.

The Kremlin may be using relations with Qatar and Glencore to lean on Tajikistan to join the EEU.

Thailand is becoming an increasing important component of Qatar’s own “Look East” policy.

With a new renminbi clearing center, Beijing takes an important step forward.

The case sheds new light on the appalling conditions North Korean workers often face overseas.

Jakarta needs a strategy that attracts greater ties with countries of the Middle East.

Often cheated and frequently facing atrocious working conditions, young Nepalese are still flocking abroad for work.

Unhappy with oil-linked prices, energy-hungry Asian giants are looking to new gas suppliers.

Qatar-ASEAN ties are growing based on complementary strengths in areas like energy and agriculture.

Some are concerned that Qatar’s 2022 World Cup held in the summer with high temperatures could be a problem.

Tokyo joins Istanbul and Madrid in the final three slugging it out for the right to hold the 2020 Olympics.

They might not win gold medals, but female Qatari athletes will be setting a striking example at the Olympics.