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Kazakhstan’s Orda.kz Raided, Editor Placed Under House Arrest

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 20:30
Pressure has allegedly been mounting for months on the popular outlet.

Are Uzbekistan’s Peacebuilding Efforts Sustainable in Central Asia? 

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 18:49
The underlying challenges to lasting peace along Central Asia’s borders lie in the fundamentally top-down structure of regional diplomacy. 

The Outlook for China-US Strategic Competition in 2026

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:41
Insights from Sarah M. Beran.

Lee Jae-myung’s Latest Policy Signals to North Korea

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:21
Lee has downgraded “denuclearization” as a goal. Will it be enough to attract interest from Pyongyang?

Nokundi Bombing: A Threat to Pakistan’s Economic and Strategic Future

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:07
The attack targeted foreign nationals working on mining projects in Balochistan’s mineral-rich Chagai district.

As Cyclone Ditwah Recedes, Sri Lanka Confronts the Failures That Made a Disaster Inevitable

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:03
The total economic losses incurred are estimated to be around $6-$7 billion. This is more than the country’s foreign reserves.

A Return to Nuclear Testing Looks Inevitable. Here’s How to Manage It.

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:54
A limited test ban would set important guardrails to manage escalation among nuclear weapons states, particularly the U.S., Russia, and China.

Totalitarianism in China: Resurrected and Rejuvenated by Reform 

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:37
Amid the political and economic changes of the early 2000s, it seemed unthinkable that China would revert back to Mao-era repression. But's that's exactly what happened.

One Year After Martial Law Debacle, South Korea’s New President Vows to Complete ‘Light Revolution’

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:11
In a special address, Lee Jae-myung expressed gratitude toward the citizens for their defense of Korean democracy.

Beyond Security Screening: What the National Guard Shooting Reveals About Afghan Resettlement

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:11
This incident is a reminder that individual acts of violence cannot be understood, or prevented, through security measures alone.

Corruption Allegations and Family Drama Hound Philippine President Marcos

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 00:03
Despite the corruption allegations against him, Marcos has so far survived the crisis, but his presidency has been weakened.

Tajikistan Launches National Messenger ORIZ Amid Surveillance Concerns

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 20:17
The government's push for "digital sovereignty" follows similar efforts in Russia and Kazakhstan, raising fears about expanded state monitoring in a country with a dismal human rights record.

South Korea’s Fractured Democracy: One Year After Martial Law

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 19:08
The country’s political polarization has metastasized. What can be done? 

ADB’s Emphasis on Critical Minerals Sparks Fear in Philippines

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 17:36
The ADB’s new program fits right into the Philippine government’s plans for transition mining – to the detriment of Indigenous communities.

5 Chinese Workers Killed in 2 Attacks in Tajikistan Along Afghan Border

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 17:15
In one of the attacks, a drone was reportedly used to drop grenades on Chinese workers.

Australia’s National AI Plan Has Just Been Released. Who Exactly Will Benefit?

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 16:28
The plan’s primary goal seems to be attracting international data center investment – even at the cost of abandoning regulation.

India-China Engage in War of Words Over Arunachal Pradesh

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 16:09
Chinese officials detained an Indian national for 18 hours at Shanghai airport, claiming that her Indian passport was not valid as she is from Arunachal Pradesh.

How a 42-year-old Massacre Is Returning to Roil Assam’s Politics

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 15:32
The long-suppressed Tiwari Commission report on the 1983 Nellie massacre has finally been released, but early responses suggest it may ignite debate on demographic change rather than accountability for one of India’s deadliest episodes of mass violence.

The Latest Earthquake Was a Warning Sign: Bangladesh Isn’t Ready

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 15:28
The recent M5.5 earthquake occurred outside the better known seismic hazard zones and is a wake-up call to boost preparedness.

Toy Seller’s Legal Battle Shines Spotlight on China’s Ultra Strict Gun Rules

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 15:04
A merchant selling “gel blasters” is the latest person to face serious criminal charges for possession of seemingly harmless guns. 

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