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The Ko Wen-je Case Points to Deeper Problems in Taiwan Politics
By James Baron
The allegations against the former presidential candidate raise questions about pervasive corruption at all levels of government – particularly in the property development sector.
Anarchy in Anyar: A Messy Revolution in Myanmar’s Central Dry Zone
By Naw Theresa
As the conflict spreads to the Bamar heartland, there are growing reports of abuses and internecine fighting among resistance groups.
The Complex Legacy of Ahmad Shah Massoud
By Freshta Jalalzai
Two days before the 9/11 attacks, Ahmad Shah Massoud was assassinated in Afghanistan. His legacy is woven with threads of both reverence and controversy.
Diplomacy Beyond the Elections: How China Is Preparing for a Post-Biden America
By Seong-Hyon Lee
China is not just managing tensions but setting the stage to influence the next U.S. administration and push its long-term ambitions forward.
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Manifestos: What’s Promised for Women?
By Harini Fernando
A close look at the leading candidates’ proposals reveals varying degrees of commitment to and understanding of the issues faced by women.
The Global Battle for Chip Talent: South Korea’s Strategic Dilemma
By Rajiv Kumar
South Korea’s current dominance in semiconductor manufacturing will depend on how well it retains its existing talent and how effectively it develops new talent in this field.
Bangladesh’s New Border Stance Signals a Shift in Its Approach to India
By Saqlain Rizve
“Enough is enough”: Dhaka is taking a strong stand at the border as Bangladesh-India relations enter a new phase.
Finding Home in Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan’s South Asian Expats
By Jessica Sims and Haley Zehrung
The May mob violence targeting South Asian students in Kyrgyzstan’s capital was deeply jarring for the community of Indian and Pakistani expats that have made Bishkek their home.
Kim Jong Un Abandoned Unification. What Do North Koreans Think?
By Kwangbaek Lee and Rose Adams
In North Korea, unification has been erased from monuments and textbooks, but not from hearts and minds.
Why the Nuclear Revolution Matters in an Era of Emerging Great Power Competition
By Alex Alfirraz Scheers
Amid intensifying competition between China, Russia, and the U.S., it bears repeating: Nuclear wars cannot be won.
Sri Lanka’s Central Asia Gambit
By Uditha Devapriya
Why is an Indian Ocean island state making a concerted effort to build ties in landlocked Central Asia?
The Curious Vatican-Asian Alliance
By Victor Gaetan
What are the diplomatic priorities behind Pope Francis’ ambitious upcoming journey to the Asia-Pacific?