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Shah has shown less concern for the health and wellbeing of the poor, and is preoccupied with appearing as a ruthless executor of public plans.

At its heart, this movement is demanding accountability, not upheaval.

Band together or struggle alone in a disordered world.

Economic decay and America’s strategic opening.

The fighting between Iran and the United States is set to have “immediate and long-term effects” on Southeast Asia and its people, the ministers said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government has largely remained silent about the recent online "hate campaign" targeting Rohingya refugees.

Both nations have accused the other for instigating the incident at Second Thomas Shoal, which has overshadowed this week's ASEAN meetings in Manila.

An important first step, with much work still ahead.

Japan now needs to formulate its response.

But without “gold standard” constraints, the pact could allow Riyadh to eventually develop a warhead.

According to the WHO, the epidemic is “outpacing” response efforts.

The protests aren’t likely to turn into mass mobilization, but they are politically significant.

The clock is ticking for global oil markets, and Iran has the time.

The future of India-Japan security cooperation lies in shipyards – and maybe with the Mogami-class frigate.

In recent years, Beijing has become a lot more selective in how, where, and when it deploys the assertive diplomatic tactic.

The international sporting event showcased American strengths. It's a reminder that both the U.S. and China should stop betting on each other’s decline.

As violence rises, both sides seek to increase their leverage without returning to war.

In an era of diminishing multilateralism, can the SCO actually bring results?

Loga Rangzen’s self-immolation was intended to force Tibet back onto the international agenda. Instead, it exposed the challenges Tibetans face amid China's growing global influence.

Beijing’s intensifying efforts to shape international norms on AI are aimed at catching up on the technology and exporting China’s illiberal values.