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Philippines Undertakes Major Review of School Curriculum
May 15, 2023

Philippines Undertakes Major Review of School Curriculum

By Mong Palatino
The Marcos administration wants to make major changes to an education system that is still recovering from the closures of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pakistan’s People Are Fleeing Not Only Economic Crisis But Extremism
May 13, 2023

Pakistan’s People Are Fleeing Not Only Economic Crisis But Extremism

By Arsalan Bilal
Policymakers in Pakistan need to set the country’s house in order and work to convince its youth, its future leaders, that the country is worth staying in and building up.

Uyghurs Call on Thailand To Stop Detention of Uyghur Refugees
May 12, 2023

Uyghurs Call on Thailand To Stop Detention of Uyghur Refugees

By Tasnim Nazeer
The deaths of two Uyghur refugees in a detention center in Thailand shed light on the grave injustice that is the continued imprisonment of Uyghurs. 

Cambodia and Thailand’s Cultural Rivalry Has Serious Implications
May 12, 2023

Cambodia and Thailand’s Cultural Rivalry Has Serious Implications

By Sokvy Rim
The nationalist rush to claim ownership over cultural heritage is on full display during the SEA Games. In the past, it has even led to bloodshed.

Nepal Takes a Step Toward LGBTQ Equality
May 12, 2023

Nepal Takes a Step Toward LGBTQ Equality

By Harsh Mahaseth and Dikshya Adhikari
In a landmark ruling, Nepal’s Supreme Court demanded that the government take action to recognize same-sex marriage.
Reluctant Critic China Urges Afghan Taliban to Change Stance on Women’s Roles
May 10, 2023

Reluctant Critic China Urges Afghan Taliban to Change Stance on Women’s Roles

By Associated Press
Wang said China hopes the Taliban-appointed Afghan interim government will "take solid steps in the right direction.”

How a Woman Fell To Her Death at an International Airport in Indonesia
May 10, 2023

How a Woman Fell To Her Death at an International Airport in Indonesia

By Aisyah Llewellyn
The incident raises questions about the competence of staff at Kualanamu International Airport in North Sumatra, which has pretensions of becoming a regional travel hub.
Amid Human Trafficking Horrors, China’s Claims of Gender Equality Ring Hollow
May 10, 2023

Amid Human Trafficking Horrors, China’s Claims of Gender Equality Ring Hollow

By Leslie Fu and Jianli Yang
The country has a huge – and largely unaddressed – problem with the trafficking of women and girls.

Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade
May 10, 2023

Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade

By Catherine Putz
It is difficult to disentangle the political choices made by Central Asian leaders to attend Moscow’s parade this year from the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Great Escapes From the Clutches of the Myanmar Junta
May 09, 2023

Great Escapes From the Clutches of the Myanmar Junta

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Five people who braved bullets and landmines to make it to safety share their stories with The Diplomat.

Cambodia, Myanmar ‘Cyber-slaves’ Are Being Recruited Globally, Research Finds
May 08, 2023

Cambodia, Myanmar ‘Cyber-slaves’ Are Being Recruited Globally, Research Finds

By David Whitehouse
The global scope of the cyber-scam operations based in the two Southeast Asian countries is only now starting to becoming clear.
Dashed Korean Dreams: The Plight of Migrant Workers
May 05, 2023

Dashed Korean Dreams: The Plight of Migrant Workers

By Eunwoo Lee
South Korea’s handling of migrant workers is a blotch on the country's reputation. 

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