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Religious Freedom
The Reality of Religious Freedom in Kazakhstan
By Casey Michel
Far from a multiconfessional bastion, some Christian and other denominations are discriminated against in Kazakhstan.
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How to Fight ISIS Messaging in Central Asia? Religious Freedom
February 20, 2016
How to Fight ISIS Messaging in Central Asia? Religious Freedom
In a recent discussion, Noah Tucker argues that religious freedom--as a policy--is simply the best counter to ISIS messaging efforts.
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How to Fight ISIS Messaging in Central Asia? Religious Freedom
Terrorism as Pretext: Religious Repression in Central Asia
October 15, 2015
Terrorism as Pretext: Religious Repression in Central Asia
Mostly more of the same in the annual religious freedom report, but a small hopeful note.
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Terrorism as Pretext: Religious Repression in Central Asia
India's BJP Leaders Should Publicly Eat Meat
June 04, 2015
India's BJP Leaders Should Publicly Eat Meat
It's time for Indian leaders to pave a path forward and delegitimize the taboos surrounding meat consuption in the country.
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India's BJP Leaders Should Publicly Eat Meat
5 Countries Where Freedom of Religion is Threatened
May 01, 2015
5 Countries Where Freedom of Religion is Threatened
Every Central Asian state has serious issues with freedom of religion, US advisory body says.
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5 Countries Where Freedom of Religion is Threatened
Modi's Speech on Religious Freedom: Too Little, Too Late?
February 20, 2015
Modi's Speech on Religious Freedom: Too Little, Too Late?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech is a step in the right direction.
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Modi's Speech on Religious Freedom: Too Little, Too Late?
Another Way Forward for Myanmar
May 14, 2014
Another Way Forward for Myanmar
Its recent opening notwithstanding, Myanmar still has a long way to go when it comes to religious freedoms.
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Another Way Forward for Myanmar
Asia Leads World in Religious Diversity
April 09, 2014
Asia Leads World in Religious Diversity
According to a new Pew poll, the Asia-Pacific has the highest level of religious diversity in the world.
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Asia Leads World in Religious Diversity
Indonesia's Democracy in Reverse
May 26, 2011
Indonesia's Democracy in Reverse
Is Indonesian democracy going forward or back? Growing religious intolerance suggests to many the former.
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Indonesia's Democracy in Reverse
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Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
August 07, 2018
Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
But re-opening liquidity floodgates is likely to be wisely avoided.
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