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‘And With Every Hardship.’ Sri Lankan Women Continue to Push for Muslim Marriage Law Reform
By Adilah Ismail
Sri Lankan activists are at the center of a decades-long battle to reform the country’s Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.
The Political Messaging of China and Serbia’s Belgrade Bombing Commemoration
By Vincent K. L. Chang
Memories of NATO's bombing of the Chinese embassy in 1999 reinforce China and Serbia’s partnership, with an eye to establishing a “shared future.”
Central Asian Conference of Women Journalists Abruptly Cancelled in Dushanbe
By Kulobiddin Norov
While it is unclear who stands behind the push to cancel the event, it is another sign of the deterioration of press freedom in the region.
Kazakhstan’s Slow Shift Away From Celebrating Victory Day
By Albert Otkjær
While the Soviet victory in World War II 80 years ago is still celebrated today, its form has changed to be less about Soviet heritage, and more about Kazakh national identity.
The 2nd Genocide of the Rohingya
By Rohim Ullah
Photos and survivor testimonies underscore how violence in Rakhine State is creating a new wave of death, trauma, and displacement.
Filipino Journalists Continue to Face Attacks Despite ‘Improved’ Media Situation
By Mong Palatino
Despite rising in RSF's latest World Press Freedom Index, the country is far from hospitable to independent or critical journalists.
Vietnam and the Contested Memory of April 30, 1975
By Christelle Nguyen
Was the fall of South Vietnam something to celebrate or grieve? New grassroots initiatives in Vietnam are working to diversify and democratize historical memory.
The Dimash Phenomenon: Kazakhstan’s Soft Power
By Zhengisbek Tolen and Zhangeldi Agybay
By promoting Kazakh music, enhancing international relations, boosting tourism, and leveraging digital influence, Dimash Qudaibergen has assumed a pivotal role in Kazakhstan’s soft power strategy.
Under the Eternal Blue Sky: How Mongolian Families Are Reimagining Ger Living
By Devor Rodabaugh
A community-based initiative is helping ger district families transition from polluting coal stoves to solar-powered heating.
PACE Issues Declaration on Afghan Women in Central Asia
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe recently signed a declaration noting the dire situation of Afghan women and girls, some of whom are in Central Asia receiving education.
50 Years After the War, Vietnam’s Greatest Challenge May Lie in the Realm of Memory
By Leo Tran
The country is moving closer to a genuine reckoning with painful and politically sensitive realities about the war that pitted Vietnamese against each other.
Does Southeast Asia Lead the World in Human Flourishing?
By Paul Marshall
In a new global study attempting to measure contentment and quality of life, Indonesia and the Philippines are ranked first and third, respectively.
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