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Displaced from Myanmar: Can’t Go Back and Can’t Go Forward

Displaced from Myanmar: Can’t Go Back and Can’t Go Forward

By Evan Jones
Despite the sizeable numbers of refugees from Myanmar within Asia, the overall protection environment remains flimsy. 
Checking in on Waste Management Projects in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Checking in on Waste Management Projects in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

By Ryskeldi Satke
The EBRD is facilitating the introduction of green technologies, waste recovery and recycling systems in both countries, but more information is needed on progress and impacts.

South Koreans Have the World’s Most Negative Views of China. Why?  

South Koreans Have the World’s Most Negative Views of China. Why?  

By Richard Q. Turcsanyi and Esther E. Song
The explanation goes well beyond the oft-mentioned THAAD dispute.

China, the US, and a Tale of 2 Professors

China, the US, and a Tale of 2 Professors

By Hemant Adlakha
While a U.S. professor receives positive press for challenging the “anti-China” mindset, a Chinese expert gets smeared for being too “pro-U.S.”

Japan’s Strong World Cup Will Boost Its Football Diplomacy in Southeast Asia

Japan’s Strong World Cup Will Boost Its Football Diplomacy in Southeast Asia

By Vikram Jayakumar
Japanese football plays a crucial supplementary role in Tokyo’s efforts to wedge itself between Southeast Asian states and China.
Thailand Rethinks the Teaching of History

Thailand Rethinks the Teaching of History

By Tita Sanglee
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has spearheaded changes that will see history taught as a standalone core subject from 2024.

Manila Prepares to Overhaul Its Clean Water Infrastructure

Manila Prepares to Overhaul Its Clean Water Infrastructure

By Adam Kiedrowski
The Philippine capital, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, has long struggled to supply clean water to its 12 million people.
China Limits How It Defines COVID-19 Deaths in Official Count

China Limits How It Defines COVID-19 Deaths in Official Count

By Huizhong Wu and Dake Kang
Unlike in most countries' official reporting, deaths that occur in patients with pre-existing illnesses are not counted among China's COVID-19 deaths.

Period Poverty and Floods: A Toxic Combination in Conservative Pakistan

Period Poverty and Floods: A Toxic Combination in Conservative Pakistan

By Anam Zahra
The catastrophic floods this summer worsened Pakistan's already severe menstrual health problems. Yet few are willing to even discuss the issue.

Taliban Bar Women From University Education in Afghanistan

Taliban Bar Women From University Education in Afghanistan

By Associated Press
The decision will hurt the regime’s efforts to win recognition from foreign governments and international donors.

What Does a Taliban School Curriculum Look Like?

What Does a Taliban School Curriculum Look Like?

By Lauryn Oates
Out: depictions of living things, human rights, foreign inventors, and elections. In: the “seeds of hatred against Western countries” and the rest of the Taliban’s core ideology. 
How COVID Shattered the ‘China Dream’

How COVID Shattered the ‘China Dream’

By Mercy A. Kuo
The China Dream and the dreams of the Chinese people are diverging, with deep repercussions for China’s future.

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