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Dynamic Repression Amid Uzbekistan’s Snap Presidential Election

Dynamic Repression Amid Uzbekistan’s Snap Presidential Election

By Alva Omarova
The state seems to aim for branding Uzbekistan as dynamic. Its approach to free speech is anything but.

Kazakh Activists Jailed For Making a Simple Statement: 'I Have a Choice'

Kazakh Activists Jailed For Making a Simple Statement: 'I Have a Choice'

By Catherine Putz
Do Kazakhs have a choice when it comes to the June 9 election?
Snap Presidential Elections Called in Kazakhstan. But Why?

Snap Presidential Elections Called in Kazakhstan. But Why?

By Catherine Putz
One really has to wonder what the point of all this political theater has been?

Japanese Voters Head to Polls in Snap Election

Japanese Voters Head to Polls in Snap Election

By Ankit Panda
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seeks a new mandate amid an intensified threat from North Korea.

Abe Makes a Surprise Appearance, Hails 45 Years of Japan-China Relations

Abe Makes a Surprise Appearance, Hails 45 Years of Japan-China Relations

By Charlotte Gao
Abe was the first Japanese PM in 15 years to attend the Chinese embassy in Tokyo's National Day celebration.

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

Yuriko Koike’s New Party: A Real Game-Changer for Japanese Politics?

Yuriko Koike’s New Party: A Real Game-Changer for Japanese Politics?

By Yuki Tatsumi
Does the Tokyo governor's new party galvanize Japan's opposition?

Abe Dissolves the Diet, Snap Elections Set for October

Abe Dissolves the Diet, Snap Elections Set for October

By Zachary Torrey
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is capitalizing on his recently higher approval ratings to renew his party's mandate.
Does Another Election Loom in Japan?

Does Another Election Loom in Japan?

By Yuki Tatsumi
A snap election may be political expedient for Abe, but do Japanese taxpayers need to pay for another election now?

Abe’s Tax Increase Gamble

Abe’s Tax Increase Gamble

By Clint Richards
As opposition to the tax builds, Japan must find a way to support its bold economic moves.

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