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Amitav Acharya on the Tragedy of Modern Myanmar

Amitav Acharya on the Tragedy of Modern Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's prospects of democracy and development "have been repeatedly thwarted by a predatory military and an indifferent international community."
Southern Thailand’s ‘Insurgency Express’

Southern Thailand’s ‘Insurgency Express’

By Gerard McDermott and Richard Humphries
The railway from Hat Yai to Sungai Golok offers numerous glimpses into a borderland marred by conflict and marked by contradiction.

China’s Crackdown on Foreign Firms Is a Symptom of a Much Deeper Problem

China’s Crackdown on Foreign Firms Is a Symptom of a Much Deeper Problem

By Sarah Cook
Investigations in the business sector are just the tip of the iceberg. Politicized prosecutions are a growing blight on Chinese society.

The Disappearance of Dil Mohammed: A Voice for the Rohingya Silenced

The Disappearance of Dil Mohammed: A Voice for the Rohingya Silenced

By Shafiur Rahman
On January 18, prominent advocate Dil Mohammed was abducted from a Rohingya camp in No Man’s Land. He has not been heard from since.

Is Rohingya Repatriation Finally Moving Forward?

Is Rohingya Repatriation Finally Moving Forward?

By Saume Saptaparna Nath
A group of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh recently visited Myanmar’s Rakhine State to lay the groundwork for repatriation. Is Myanmar serious about the effort? 
How Japanese Civilians Are Supporting Ukraine

How Japanese Civilians Are Supporting Ukraine

By Jon Letman
As the need for humanitarian aid grew, Japanese citizens continued to send Bogdan Parkhomenko – a Ukrainian with strong ties to Japan – goods and money, asking him to share with those in need. 

Bhutanese Refugee Scam Puts Nepal’s Political Leaders Under Scrutiny

Bhutanese Refugee Scam Puts Nepal’s Political Leaders Under Scrutiny

By Prakash Neupane
Nepal is in an uproar over high-ranking politicians’ involvement in a scheme to fake refugee status for Nepalis hoping to move to the U.S. 
Malaysia Announces Plans To Decriminalize Minor Drug Offenses

Malaysia Announces Plans To Decriminalize Minor Drug Offenses

By Sebastian Strangio
The proposal is the latest in a series of criminal justice reforms being pursued by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government.

An Interview with Radio Azadi’s Qadir Habib and Malali Bashir

An Interview with Radio Azadi’s Qadir Habib and Malali Bashir

By Catherine Putz
In the wake of the Taliban takeover in 2021, RFE/RL’s Afghan Service faced considerable challenges. But they have risen above them to continue providing information to Afghans young and old.

Vietnam’s Climate Fashion

Vietnam’s Climate Fashion

By Sribala Subramanian
Motorists are coping with the current extreme heat like it's an Arctic winter.

Philippines Undertakes Major Review of School Curriculum

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

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.

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