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Society
Japan’s #MeToo Movement Takes Center Stage With Controversial ‘Black Box Diaries’ Documentary
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s #MeToo icon Ito Shiori faces backlash from her former legal team in Japan, which has delayed the premiere of her feature length documentary investigating her sexual assault.
Hindi Film ‘Mrs’ Shakes up the Myth of Blissfully Married Indian Women
By Kavita Chowdhury
The movie has conservatives and men’s groups up in arms.
An Interview With Baloch Yakjehti Committee Leader Dr. Mahrang Baloch
By Dilshad Baluch
Dr. Mahrang Baloch speaks to journalist Dilshad Baluch about the movement, the state’s response, and the future of Baloch rights in Pakistan.
Leaked CCP Files Expose Global Crackdown on Dissent
By Tasnim Nazeer
The Chinese Communist Party has been working to “suppress Falun Gong’s momentum” around the world – including in the United States.
Why Is Prominent Uzbek Imam Mubashshir Ahmad Wanted by Authorities?
By Madina Amin
Initial reports suggested the popular figure was wanted on serious charges, but his lawyer refuted that claim.
As Trump Upends US Politics, Chinese People Watch in Fascination
By Mu Chunshan
The Chinese public has never paid so much attention to U.S. domestic affairs.
Thailand Rescues 7,000 but Faces Stiff Resistance in Scamming Crackdown
By Luke Hunt
Fraud syndicates have reportedly moved deeper into Myanmar in response to crackdowns.
Tokyo’s Shining, Segregated Future
By Paul Christensen
In Japan’s capital, “redevelopment” serves to destroy public space and fuel exclusionary endeavors.
Exporting Culture, Cementing Control: How the CCP Pursues Domestic Legitimacy Through Soft Power
By Gu Bin
By strategically aligning soft power expansion with a revival of traditional culture, the Chinese government leverages successes like “Ne Zha 2” to enhance its domestic political legitimacy.
From India to Russia and Back: Escaping the Russian Army
By James Beardsworth
At least 12 Indian men have died fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine. In interviews, Indians share their stories of recruitment, fighting, and – in some cases – a lucky escape back home.
Thai Court Opens Hearing Into Petition to Free Detained Uyghurs
By Sebastian Strangio
The petition concerns the fate of 43 Uyghur Muslims from China's Xinjiang region, who have languished in an immigration prison since 2014.
Defying Pakistan’s Repression, Baloch People Are Demanding Their Rights
By Osama Ahmad
“No one can stop us from standing up for our rights because our protests are peaceful, and we are determined.”