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Why Australia Needs International Students
By Grant Wyeth
International students make important contributions to Australia’s economy, soft power, and – though it’s often overlooked – urban development.

Tunnels of Memory: Agent Orange and Vietnam’s Asymmetric Struggle for Justice
By Phan Xuan Dung
The Vietnam War, which came to an end 50 years ago this week, has been followed by a similarly lopsided war of historical memory.

Pakistan’s Government Backs Down After Sindh Province Wracked by Anti-Canal Protests
By Muhammad Murad
Sindhis are taking to the streets to oppose controversial canals on the Indus River and government support for corporate farming.

Myanmar Refugees in Southeast Asia Struggle After US Aid Cuts
By Tim Yuen Lingk
The Trump administration's gutting of USAID and suspension of global refugee resettlement programs has exacerbated the livelihood concerns of refugees in the region.

Facing CCP Threat, Rival Camps Find Common Ground on a Taiwan-centered Identity
By Wei-Ting Yen and Lev Nachman
For one of the first times ever, the flag of the Republic of China and the Taiwan independence flag have been flown side by side.

Nepal’s Dilemma Over Social Media Regulation
By Shree Gurung
Nepal is facing a fast-escalating digital crisis that its current legal, technical, and institutional systems are not yet equipped to handle.

Uzbekistan’s Struggle to Regulate Privately Organized Muslim Pilgrimage Tours Continues
By Niginakhon Saida
Amid growing reports of fraud, poor service, and legal cases involving thousands of stranded pilgrims, Tashkent continues to introduce new regulatory measures.

What Causes Hindu Emigration From Pakistan’s Sindh Province?
By Muhammad Murad
Due to the deteriorating security situation and the overall economic conditions in Pakistan, many Hindus feel compelled to migrate.

Inequalities of Caste and Contract in Sewage Work in Delhi
By Aarushie Sharma
Rising contractual employment in sanitation work draws upon and reproduces historical inequalities of caste and class in urban India.

Plummeting Academic Freedom and Autonomy in Modi’s India
By Kavita Chowdhury
India figures in the bottom 15 percent of 179 countries with regard to academic freedom, according to V-Dem’s 2025 report.

Myanmar Junta Announces Extension of Earthquake Ceasefire
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement came amid reports of junta airstrikes in resistance-held regions of the country.

Why We Should Be Skeptical of Taiwan Youth’s Self-Reported Willingness To Fight
By Mor Sobol
Polling data, however encouraging, should not be treated as reliable evidence of actual wartime behavior or social resilience.
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