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Ogata Sadako’s Spirit is Desperately Needed to Help Syria’s Earthquake Survivors

Ogata Sadako’s Spirit is Desperately Needed to Help Syria’s Earthquake Survivors

By Muhammad Bakr Ghbeis
Japan is in a unique position to help in the aftermath of the one of this century's worst natural disasters.

Islamic State’s Expansion in Africa and its Implications for Southeast Asia

Islamic State’s Expansion in Africa and its Implications for Southeast Asia

By Jasminder Singh and Rueben Dass
Will the group's call for hijrah (migration) to Africa prompt Southeast Asian Muslims to join the struggle?
The Challenges of Repatriating Malaysian IS Fighters from Syria

The Challenges of Repatriating Malaysian IS Fighters from Syria

By Rueben Dass and Jasminder Singh
At least 122 Malaysians traveled to Syria and Iraq to take up arms for the Islamic State.

Is Syria Still Calling to Would-be Uzbek Militants?

Is Syria Still Calling to Would-be Uzbek Militants?

By Umida Hashimova
With a series of recent arrests, it seems Uzbek authorities believe that Syria remains an attractive destination for prospective fighters.

A New Phase for China’s Ping-Pong Diplomacy in Syria

A New Phase for China’s Ping-Pong Diplomacy in Syria

By Sophie Zinser
Young Syrian table tennis star Hend Zaza is China-bound, just as China’s ambitions in the Levant intensify.

After the Kurds, Will Trump Abandon Afghanistan Next?

After the Kurds, Will Trump Abandon Afghanistan Next?

By Uzair Younus
Given the Syria debacle, one cannot rule out a tweet that abruptly announces the end of the war in Afghanistan.

Pakistan and Syria: Rebuilding a Fractured Relationship

Pakistan and Syria: Rebuilding a Fractured Relationship

By Ammad Malik
As the Arab World warms to Assad, how should Pakistan respond?
North Korea's Syrian Connection

North Korea's Syrian Connection

By Samuel Ramani
North Korea has consistently been one of Syria’s closest international allies since the start of the civil war.

5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement

5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement

By Catherine Putz
The de-escalation zones, let alone which country's "military observers" would maintain them, remain under discussion.

Update: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?

Update: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?

By Catherine Putz
The story continues to develop with denials, open doors, and the tangled web of international diplomacy.

Russia Proposes Deploying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz to Syria

Russia Proposes Deploying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz to Syria

By Catherine Putz
And now for something completely different.
What Do Asian Governments Think About the US Strike on Syria?

What Do Asian Governments Think About the US Strike on Syria?

By Catherine Putz
A look at what China, Indonesia, Australia, and other Asian states had to say about the strike.

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