Topic
Society
What Makes the Taliban Ban Everything?
By Naveen Khan
The Taliban cannot be understood without considering the earliest history, beliefs, and practices of Deobandism.
Is It Really Wrong For Two Dogs To Get Married?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
A lavish canine wedding briefly became national news in Indonesia, raising questions about how social media outrage shapes journalistic coverage.
Are Foreign Musicians Banned From Performing in China?
By Larry Mullin
Not so fast, say those on the ground.
40 Years Since Black July, No Change, No Justice in Sri Lanka
By Archana Ravichandradeva and Ambihai Akilan
To date, no government official, politician, or civilian has been held accountable for the violence against Tamils seen during Black July.
The Plight of the Rohingya: The Struggle for Identity and Survival in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty speak to survivors of the Rohingya genocide, currently living in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, as well as Matthew Smith, CEO of Fortify Rights.
Women’s World Cup Security Heightened Ahead of Opening Match Following Deadly Shooting in Auckland
By Jenna Fryer
3 people, including the gunman, died in a rare shooting incident the day of New Zealand’s opening World Cup match.
Taiwan’s Belated #MeToo Movement
By Chao-ju Chen and Chang-ling Huang
An explosion of sexual harassment and assault allegations has broken through Taiwan’s general complacency on the question of gender equality.
How Mongolia’s Traditional Naadam Festival Is Becoming More International
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Naadam's international status is a function of both the growing Mongolian diaspora and government efforts to attract foreign tourists.
US Bioweapons Story Reignites Concerns About Disinformation in Taiwan
By Brian Hioe
A UDN story alleged that the U.S. government had requested that Taiwan engage in bioweapon development.
Philippines Allows ‘Barbie’ Film Screening Amid ‘9-Dash-Line’ Controversy
By Mong Palatino
The move followed a decision by Vietnamese censors to bar the distribution of the film for allegedly depicting the Chinese maritime claim.
Pakistan Showcases Its Ancient Gandhara Civilization
By Umair Jamal
An image makeover that projects a diverse and inclusive identity will facilitate Pakistan’s engagement with the world and draw tourists too.
India-Pakistan Cricket Politics Heat up Ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup
By Asfandiyar
India is hosting the event, but Pakistan is demanding that its games be played at a neutral site.