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In Uzbekistan, a Soviet Perspective on Media Lingers

In Uzbekistan, a Soviet Perspective on Media Lingers

By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan’s prosecutor general has urged media to reply only on official sources of information in relation to the recent assassination attempt. The problem is, officially, very little has been said.
France’s Colonial Legacy in the Pacific: A Contemporary Crisis

France’s Colonial Legacy in the Pacific: A Contemporary Crisis

By Patricia O’Brien
Much attention has been paid to France’s relationship with New Caledonia in recent months, but France has also been compelled to address its colonial ties with its other great Pacific territory, French Polynesia. 

The Handmaiden of Media Oligarchies in India

The Handmaiden of Media Oligarchies in India

By Vibodh Parthasarathi
An opaque and weak Competition Commission of India risks being seen as a facilitator of media oligarchies in India.

South Korean Women Have Another Digital Sex Crime to Worry About: Deepfake Porn

South Korean Women Have Another Digital Sex Crime to Worry About: Deepfake Porn

By Jiwon Kim
Weak protections in cases of sexual violence, whether physical or digital, and deeply entrenched misogyny in society create a toxic environment for Korean women.

Bangladesh’s Student Politics: Storied History, Brutal Violence

Bangladesh’s Student Politics: Storied History, Brutal Violence

By Saqlain Rizve
Is banning student politics the only solution to stop the bloodshed between rival groups and the exploitation of students caught in the middle?
From Chits to Chatbots: Cheating in India’s Education System

From Chits to Chatbots: Cheating in India’s Education System

By Naresh Singh
Cheating and plagiarism are already widespread in India's higher education sector. AI tools are making the problem worse, but could also make things better.

Singapore’s ‘Smart’ Tech Policies Require Public Trust

Singapore’s ‘Smart’ Tech Policies Require Public Trust

By Kris Hartley
Technology alone will not ensure the success of the city-state's pioneering Smart Nation initiative.
Rights Groups Call on Thai Government to Apprehend Tak Bai Accused

Rights Groups Call on Thai Government to Apprehend Tak Bai Accused

By Sebastian Strangio
With the statute of limitations due in the case to expire tomorrow, the seven defendants accused of the 2004 massacre are set to walk free.

Thai Authorities Cut Illegal Internet Cable Running Into Laos

Thai Authorities Cut Illegal Internet Cable Running Into Laos

By Sebastian Strangio
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission claims that the illegal connection was used by Laos-based scamming gangs to target Thai nationals.

Shohei Ohtani, Japan’s Baseball Ambassador

Shohei Ohtani, Japan’s Baseball Ambassador

By Daisuke Akimoto
As the Los Angeles Dodgers head to the World Series, Shohei Ohtani continues to make headlines both in the U.S. and in his homeland, Japan.

K-pop Idol Tears and International Ripples 

K-pop Idol Tears and International Ripples 

By Adreanna B. Dones and Brandon Valeriano
When a K-pop star cries, the stock market mirrors the emotion as investors demand accountability.
What Can Be Done About Australia’s Declining Birthrate?

What Can Be Done About Australia’s Declining Birthrate?

By Grant Wyeth
The country needs to think more creatively about how to secure its economic future. 

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