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The December 2023 Marawi Bombing and the Region’s Unending Terror Threat

The December 2023 Marawi Bombing and the Region’s Unending Terror Threat

By Jasminder Singh and Muhammad Haziq Jani
The deadly bombing of a Catholic Mass in Marawi City ended years of relative peace in Mindanao. It is a reminder of the need for continued vigilance.
Dissident Russian Rock Band Departs Thailand for Israel

Dissident Russian Rock Band Departs Thailand for Israel

By Sebastian Strangio
Moscow had requested the extradition of the group, whose members were detained for violating Thai immigration laws.

India Has Good Reason to Be Concerned About China’s Maritime Research Vessels

India Has Good Reason to Be Concerned About China’s Maritime Research Vessels

By Anushka Saxena
In addition to their military ties, the vessels have a history of intruding into other countries' EEZs.

The Non-consensus Consensus of Taiwan’s Election

The Non-consensus Consensus of Taiwan’s Election

By Sasha Chhabra
While there is plenty of daylight between the DPP and KMT, the two parties have converged on remarkably similar positions with regards to national sovereignty. 

Early Notice: Kyrgyz President Japarov Will Seek Second Term

Early Notice: Kyrgyz President Japarov Will Seek Second Term

By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan’s next presidential election isn’t due until 2027, but Central Asia doesn’t always stick to schedule – making early chatter about a second term interesting. 
India’s Government Announces a Short-Term Budget Until National Elections Are Held

India’s Government Announces a Short-Term Budget Until National Elections Are Held

By Ashok Sharma
With elections due by May, there were expectations of populist giveaways. But the short-term budget is mostly free of big-spending new programs.

Major Automakers May Be Using Chinese Aluminum Produced With Uyghur Forced Labor

Major Automakers May Be Using Chinese Aluminum Produced With Uyghur Forced Labor

By Simina Mistreanu
A new report from Human Rights Watch links some of the world's largest car manufacturers to aluminum allegedly produced with forced labor by Uyghurs.
The Unexonerated Speak: A New Documentary Sheds Light on Uzbekistan’s Dark Past

The Unexonerated Speak: A New Documentary Sheds Light on Uzbekistan’s Dark Past

By Catherine Putz
Thousands were imprisoned under the regime of Islam Karimov, unjustly convicted on religious extremism and other charges. Many have been freed, but they remain unexonerated. 

KMT’s Han Kuo-yu Is Taiwan’s New Legislative Speaker

KMT’s Han Kuo-yu Is Taiwan’s New Legislative Speaker

By Brian Hioe
The KMT's failed 2020 presidential candidate will hold the reins of the legislature, even while the DPP keeps the presidency.

Would Donald Trump Start a China-US Trade War 2.0?

Would Donald Trump Start a China-US Trade War 2.0?

By Jiachen Shi
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.

To Prevent an AI Apocalypse, the World Needs to Work With China

To Prevent an AI Apocalypse, the World Needs to Work With China

By Jason Zhou, Kwan Yee Ng , and Brian Tse
China has the desire, foundation, and expertise to work with the global society on mitigating catastrophic risks from advanced AI.
China Welcomes a Taliban Ambassador to Beijing

China Welcomes a Taliban Ambassador to Beijing

By Freshta Jalalzai
While still short of formal diplomatic recognition, the move is part of a trend of growing engagement driven by the strategic interests of both sides.

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