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The Plight of the ‘Zainichi’ Koreans

The Plight of the ‘Zainichi’ Koreans

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Those Koreans resident in Japan who support North Korea face a serious new challenge..
How the Shahbagh-Hefazat Ideological Divide Is Influencing Post-Revolution Bangladesh 

How the Shahbagh-Hefazat Ideological Divide Is Influencing Post-Revolution Bangladesh 

By Shahadat Hossain
Despite the unity during the 2024 protest movement, old divisions between secular leftists and Islamists quickly resurfaced.

Competing Sectarianisms in Malaysia

Competing Sectarianisms in Malaysia

By Aizat Shamsuddin
A new bill seeks to tighten Islamic orthodoxies, imperiling the country's reputation for religious tolerance and inclusion.

Investigation: What Happened at Buthidaung Town in Myanmar’s Rakhine State 

Investigation: What Happened at Buthidaung Town in Myanmar’s Rakhine State 

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
A rare in-person visit sheds light on the chaotic events that took place before and after the Arakan Army's capture of the town in May.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: New Domestic Violence Laws and the Protection of Children

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: New Domestic Violence Laws and the Protection of Children

By Christopher von Claparede-Niemann
Every child in Central Asia deserves to grow up in an environment free from violence, where protection is not only a policy, but a reality.
Nuclear Power Referendum Passes in Kazakhstan

Nuclear Power Referendum Passes in Kazakhstan

By Catherine Putz
Critics argue that the Kazakh people were presented a largely one-sided positive view of the referendum, making the victory of the “yes” camp unsurprising. 

Afghanistan’s Reckoning Moment in the Fight for Women’s Rights 

Afghanistan’s Reckoning Moment in the Fight for Women’s Rights 

By Amy Smathers
Afghanistan’s women have not stopped fighting, and neither should the international community. 
Former Singaporean Transport Minister Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison

Former Singaporean Transport Minister Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison

By Sebastian Strangio
S Iswaran pleaded guilty to accepting more than S$400,000 in valuable gifts from businessmen who had dealings with the government.

On Our Good Leg, We Rise: Fighting to Heal on Myanmar’s Front Lines

On Our Good Leg, We Rise: Fighting to Heal on Myanmar’s Front Lines

By Hannah Oo and Than Oo
At a volunteer care center on the Thailand-Myanmar border, wounded anti-junta fighters repair both body and spirit.

Beijing’s Push to Welcome Foreign Talent 

Beijing’s Push to Welcome Foreign Talent 

By Hannah Pedone
Two years after zero-COVID ended, China is now serious about attracting foreign talent, especially in the tech space. But challenges remain in practice.

Kyrgyzstan’s New North-South Highway Nears Completion

Kyrgyzstan’s New North-South Highway Nears Completion

By Joe Luc Barnes
Work on Kyrgyzstan’s North-South Alternative Highway, an ambitious project to speed up travel throughout the mountainous country and help connect its disparate regions, may finally be coming to an end.
Central Asia’s War on Hijab

Central Asia’s War on Hijab

By Niginakhon Saida and Svetlana Dzardanova
As Central Asian governments tighten restrictions on the hijab in the name of upholding secularism, devout Muslim women find themselves forced to navigate an increasingly difficult choice between their faith and the law.

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