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When Hollywood Comes to Cambodia, with Nick Ray

When Hollywood Comes to Cambodia, with Nick Ray

By Luke Hunt
From “Tomb Raider” to “Banged Up Abroad” and “37 Heavens.”

20th Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami: Is Sri Lanka Prepared for Another Natural Disaster?

20th Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami: Is Sri Lanka Prepared for Another Natural Disaster?

By Rathindra Kuruwita
Early warning systems and fostering public awareness have improved. But gaps remain in policy implementation and infrastructure maintenance.
11 Indian Workers’ Deaths in Georgia Highlight Lack of Safeguards for Migrant Rights

11 Indian Workers’ Deaths in Georgia Highlight Lack of Safeguards for Migrant Rights

By Neeta Lal
The tragedy underscores the lack of protections for the millions of Indian workers leaving the country for better economic opportunities abroad.  

Thai Activist Sentenced to Additional Prison Time For Defaming Monarchy

Thai Activist Sentenced to Additional Prison Time For Defaming Monarchy

By Sebastian Strangio
Arnon Nampa has now been sentenced to more than 18 years imprisonment in six lese-majeste cases.

What COVID-19 Revealed About China and Its Role in the World

What COVID-19 Revealed About China and Its Role in the World

By Nick Carraway
Looking back at China’s response to COVID-19 and the subsequent recovery process.

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

US Repatriates 2 Malaysian Nationals From Guantanamo Bay

US Repatriates 2 Malaysian Nationals From Guantanamo Bay

By Sebastian Strangio
Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep have pleaded guilty to involvement in the 2002 Bali bombings.

Why Are the Sindhis Protesting in Pakistan?

Why Are the Sindhis Protesting in Pakistan?

By Osama Ahmad
A plan to construct canals in southern Punjab has alarmed residents of Sindh Province, who fear their already scarce water “is going to be taken away.”
Defining Taiwan: The Relationship Between Terminology, Context, and Public Opinion

Defining Taiwan: The Relationship Between Terminology, Context, and Public Opinion

By Ben Alperstein
New survey results examine the impact of media framing on policy views.

Don’t Speak Chinese: Stigma and Fear in Cambodia’s Chinese Community

Don’t Speak Chinese: Stigma and Fear in Cambodia’s Chinese Community

By Daniel Zak
Organized crime and online scamming operations have tainted the image of Chinese migrants, who have been a part of Cambodian society for centuries.

Drones, Desperation, and Displacement: Rohingya Flee Violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Drones, Desperation, and Displacement: Rohingya Flee Violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

By Shafiur Rahman
Amid a growing humanitarian crisis, the personal accounts of two Rohingya women illuminate the profound struggles faced by those escaping the turmoil in Rakhine.

Sweeping Vaping Ban Takes Effect In Maldives

Sweeping Vaping Ban Takes Effect In Maldives

By Ahmed Naish
Tourists aren’t allowed to bring vaping devices either and cigarette prices have more than doubled after the government hiked tariffs.
The Silk Road’s Hidden Gem: Kashmir’s Enduring Cultural and Historical Ties With Central Asia

The Silk Road’s Hidden Gem: Kashmir’s Enduring Cultural and Historical Ties With Central Asia

By Umar Hayat Hussain
Kashmir's geographical continuity with Central Asia and Tibet has been a defining feature of its historical importance. 

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