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China’s Lackluster Vaccination Drive: A Tale of Local Cadre Incentives
March 29, 2023

China’s Lackluster Vaccination Drive: A Tale of Local Cadre Incentives

By Zhuoran Li
Why was China’s vaccination campaign so little, so late? The key lies in understanding cadres’ daily working routine under Xi Jinping.

Implications of Dalai Lama Identifying New Head of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia
March 29, 2023

Implications of Dalai Lama Identifying New Head of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
His move, which adds a twist to the Tibetan power struggle with China, will have to be endorsed by the Mongolian clergy for broader acceptance.
Ma Ying-jeou’s Trip to China Sparks Pushback – From Taiwanese and Chinese Alike
March 29, 2023

Ma Ying-jeou’s Trip to China Sparks Pushback – From Taiwanese and Chinese Alike

By Hemant Adlakha
Beijing approves of Ma Ying-jeou’s historic 12-day journey into China, but a segment of the Chinese public sees Ma as a “pro-independence” traitor.

Revenge Politics Is the New Normal in Pakistan
March 28, 2023

Revenge Politics Is the New Normal in Pakistan

By Umair Jamal
Top politicians have openly said that the current face-off between the ruling coalition and the opposition is a do-or-die battle, where only one side can survive.

Imran Khan Threatens Pakistan’s Military-Civilian Hybrid Model
March 28, 2023

Imran Khan Threatens Pakistan’s Military-Civilian Hybrid Model

By Ali Malik
Khan isn’t just a threat to the current government; he threatens the entire governance system instituted by the Pakistani military.

Myanmar Military Chief Vows to Defeat Anti-Junta Resistance
March 28, 2023

Myanmar Military Chief Vows to Defeat Anti-Junta Resistance

By Sebastian Strangio
In a speech marking Armed Forces Day, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing gave air to the military’s self-justifying mythology.

Turkmenistan Votes for New, Opposition-free Parliament
March 28, 2023

Turkmenistan Votes for New, Opposition-free Parliament

By Associated Press
All of the candidates support President Serdar Berdymuhamedov and his father, Gurbanguly.
Hong Kong Is Trying to Salvage Its Image. Who Is It Fooling?
March 27, 2023

Hong Kong Is Trying to Salvage Its Image. Who Is It Fooling?

By Eric Lai
The government is eager to tell “a good Hong Kong story” – but actions speak louder than words.

Hopes for Renewal Disappointed Again in Kazakhstan
March 27, 2023

Hopes for Renewal Disappointed Again in Kazakhstan

By Paolo Sorbello
Political manipulations stripped the people of the choice they were promised in Kazakhstan’s latest parliamentary election.

Cambodia and Thailand: A Tale of Two Elections
March 27, 2023

Cambodia and Thailand: A Tale of Two Elections

By Luke Hunt
The two countries have both been criticized in recent years for violating democratic norms, but that’s about where the similarities end.

Thai PM Launches Election Campaign, Pledges ‘New Political Climate’
March 27, 2023

Thai PM Launches Election Campaign, Pledges ‘New Political Climate’

By Sebastian Strangio
Launching the United Thai Nation Party's campaign, the former general promised to "move beyond" the conflict that has gripped Thai politics over the past two decades.
Who Is Vietnam’s Gorbachev?
March 27, 2023

Who Is Vietnam’s Gorbachev?

By David Hutt
For some supporters of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the last party secretary of the Soviet Union offers a cautionary tale.

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