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Society
What Does the Chinese Public Think of the Belt and Road?
By Syed Inam Ali Naqvi
Interviews offer first-hand insights into how the Chinese people perceive the BRI and its global and domestic implications.
China’s Internal Struggles: The Rising Violence That Could Lead to Foreign Aggression
By Irene Chou
An uptick in “revenge on society” attacks demonstrates the growing discontent at home. The CCP might seek to channel that anger to another target.
Myanmar Military Junta Enacts Repressive New Cybersecurity Bill
By Sebastian Strangio
Among the law's provisions is a ban on the provision of virtual private networks (VPNs), which are frequently used to circumvent internet controls.
Uzbek Driver Punished for ‘Petty Hooliganism’ Following Gas Station Outburst
By Catherine Putz
After waiting six hours, Gayrat Dustov couldn’t fill his tank. His anger landed him in jail for 15 days but engendered sympathy among the public.
Afghan Asylum Seekers in Germany Fear for Their Future
By Nicholas Muller
Germany's stricter migration policies and political shift rightward raise concerns among Afghans and experts.
Listening to the Geography of the Moon
By Luke Hunt
An interview with musicians Andrea Rubbio and Virginia Bones.
179 Killed in Airplane Crash, South Korea’s Deadliest
By Mitch Shin
On December 29, a Jeju Air plane skidded off the runway at the Muan International Airport after failing to deploy landing gear. Just 2 survived the fiery crash.
More Than Backpacking: The True Value of Australia’s Working Holiday Maker Visa
By Grant Wyeth
The Working Holiday Maker visa is more than just a “backpackers visa,” or a tool to ease agricultural labor shortages.
On Great Nicobar: 20 Christmases After the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
By Leesha K Nair
What began as a promise of refuge has now turned into a prolonged exile, leaving the Nicobarese stranded between a past they mourn and a present they cannot accept.
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?
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
By Neeta Lal
The tragedy underscores the lack of protections for the millions of Indian workers leaving the country for better economic opportunities abroad.
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