Myanmar: The Many Foes of Min Aung Hlaing
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Despite two era-defining moments occurring in the five years since Nazarbayev’s resignation, continuity is the main feature of governance in Kazakhstan.
Bhutan’s efforts to ensure predictable ties with China and India (and between them) touch on the state’s very survival.
The outlying islands governed by Taiwan, but far closer to the mainland, are an often overlooked factor in regional security dynamics.
Even as China pursues an anti-corruption crackdown in the industry, it continues to pour money into sectors like medical devices in preparation for continued aging.
While there is plenty of daylight between the DPP and KMT, the two parties have converged on remarkably similar positions with regard to national sovereignty.
In the quest to ensure local accountability, elections are out; the “Fengqiao Experience” is in.
In an apparent first, China has convicted two people for bribing foreign officials. The high-profile judgment sends a clear signal: the time has come to exercise extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Survivors of the strongest earthquake to hit west Japan struggle to regain normalcy amid the slow restoration of water and sewage infrastructure.
Although fractious, third parties could pose significant challenges to the ruling People Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party.
The plan acknowledges the severe disparity in living conditions between Pyongyang and the rest of the country – and the resulting public discontent.
Japan looks set to end negative interest rates for the first time in eight years.
The success of Nippon Ishin as a national political force has originated from their effort to convince the voters of their competent governance in Osaka. The Expo is a major test.
Contrary to the BJP’s claim that gender justice is the underlying motivation of a uniform civil code, the bill seems aimed at weakening Muslim identity and homogenizing a diverse country.
At present, no political party seems capable of sustaining a prolonged agitation campaign as people want to get on with their lives.
The Taliban’s refusal to participate – and those invited to represent Afghanistan from other groups – sparked much debate among Afghans.
The poor performance of Baloch nationalist parties in the recent elections is surprising, as is the victory of candidates who were barely known in their constituencies.
Language is a critical part of the country’s moves toward post-war reconciliation, especially when it comes to grassroots efforts.
The enforcement of a conscription law by the military junta is forcing many Myanmar youth to look for an escape plan.
A number of former members of the extremist group Jemaah Islamiyah cast their votes in the 2024 election, some for the first time.
The detained former PM’s persecution and rehabilitation have both reflected the use of the country’s administrative and legal system for political ends.
In recent years, the ceremonial monarchs have been taking a more active role in the country’s political life.
The country’s awkward geographic position with China militates against it adopting a strong pro-U.S. orientation.
Although Dushanbe’s spectacular shot at the Asian Cup was cut short, Tajikistan has its eyes on the World Cup.
As Astana moves from crisis management to long-term planning mode, the challenge will be whether the government can stick to its economic reform plans.
Uzbek citizens interested in getting to the United States are confronted with a confusing miasma of regulations, made all the more murky by disinformation and scammers.
Due to linguistic, religious, and cultural commonalities, members of the Islamic State and al-Qaida from Central Asia can often bypass security filters in the wider Turkic world.
Although there are millions of ethnic Uzbeks in neighboring countries, the Uzbek government does not seriously entertain the idea of building bonds with them. Why?
The defense investments Australia is now making are an indication of just how nervous Canberra is about China’s intentions in the region.
For Australia, it is critical to keep good ties with PNG amid China’s growing influence.
Palau President Surangel Whipps says that “there was optimism and hope” when the Palau-U.S. compact agreement was signed. But concerns are mounting as funding stalls in the U.S. Congress.
“Whole-of-nation” language carries a sense of urgency that the country’s economy, society, and public institutions must become more alert to their role in the international sphere.
In a rare move, nine sitting U.S. ambassadors to Asian countries wrote to Congress regarding the importance of the bill.
Even if Trump could somehow weather the economic repercussions of another trade war, the broader political consequences for the Republican Party would likely be insurmountable.
As the U.S. debates the fate of its embassy in Kabul, it’s worth remembering the broader context of Afghanistan-U.S. diplomatic relations – including the murder of Ambassador Dubs in 1979.
The return of an alliance skeptic as U.S. president would lead Tokyo to enhance Japan's self-defense capabilities.
Despite mutual concerns about China, Hanoi’s wariness of its larger neighbor may limit what it’s willing to do with Washington.
Despite lofty declarations of mutual interests in the Arctic, there have been significant cracks in this regional relationship.
India, with its traditionally close ties with Iran and its increasing influence in the region, may have a role to play in alleviating the present crisis.
Gore’s “Marginally Human” and Akbar’s “Leila” both show how science fiction can bloom outside the West.
Is kretek nostalgia undercutting the country’s campaign to curb tobacco use?
A genuine flowering of popular culture would inevitably showcase the repressive nature of the Thai state.