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One Woman’s Journey From South Asia to Mexico, and From Slave to Spiritual Icon

One Woman’s Journey From South Asia to Mexico, and From Slave to Spiritual Icon

By Diego Javier Luis
Catarina de San Juan’s life is a snapshot of Spain’s colonization – and the often-overlooked history of the Pacific slave trade.
The State of Emergency in Papua New Guinea: Balancing Order and Rights

The State of Emergency in Papua New Guinea: Balancing Order and Rights

By Phil Glover and Warren Doudle
The state of emergency in Papua New Guinea, declared following unprecedented riots, underscores the complex challenge of balancing public order with civil liberties.

Watching Taiwan’s Free Elections, Chinese Internet Users Lament One-Party Rule

Watching Taiwan’s Free Elections, Chinese Internet Users Lament One-Party Rule

By Yaqiu Wang
Quickly censored comments reveal a bitter rejection of Beijing’s official line on the Taiwanese balloting.

Cannabis Crunch: Thailand’s Sudden Reversal on Marijuana Legalization

Cannabis Crunch: Thailand’s Sudden Reversal on Marijuana Legalization

By Prem Singh Gill
The country is tightening its laws on marijuana use, just 18 months after becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize the drug.

The Past, Present, and Future of Legal Empowerment in Bangladesh

The Past, Present, and Future of Legal Empowerment in Bangladesh

By Manzoor Hasan and Arafat Reza
Civil society groups and NGOs seeking to protect rights in Bangladesh have made notable progress, but the movement faces new challenges today.
China’s Population Falls for a 2nd Straight Year as Births Continue to Drop

China’s Population Falls for a 2nd Straight Year as Births Continue to Drop

By Ken Moritsugu
Even after China scrapped the “one-child policy,” births have dropped for seven straight years.

How India’s Sweets Industry Has Adapted to Diabetes

How India’s Sweets Industry Has Adapted to Diabetes

By Ishita Dey
The link between sweets and diabetes has introduced a new challenge that sweets shops have decided to tackle head-on.
The Plight of Deported Afghans 

The Plight of Deported Afghans 

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
An unending refugee and humanitarian crisis the world seems to have forgotten.

Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Again Designated as Religious Freedom Violators, Granted Waivers

Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Again Designated as Religious Freedom Violators, Granted Waivers

By Catherine Putz
Yet again, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan – alongside Saudi Arabia and Pakistan – have been granted waivers from sanctions related to their religious freedom violations.

Indonesian Court Acquits Two Prominent Rights Defenders of Defamation

Indonesian Court Acquits Two Prominent Rights Defenders of Defamation

By Sebastian Strangio
Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar were accused of defaming a senior member of President Joko Widodo's cabinet.

Why Cambodia’s Government Cannot Win Its Fight Against Corruption

Why Cambodia’s Government Cannot Win Its Fight Against Corruption

By David Hutt
As demonstrated by the scourge of hit-and-run violence on the nation's roads, the political system rests on the idea that some people are more equal than others.
Russian Neo-Imperialist Assertions Spark Pushback in Uzbekistan

Russian Neo-Imperialist Assertions Spark Pushback in Uzbekistan

By Mukhammadsodik Donaev
Reactions in Uzbekistan following Zakhar Prilepin’s comments are indicative of a larger, ongoing conversation about nationhood, independence, and national identity in Central Asia.

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