The Thai Sting: A Fishing Raid in the South China Sea
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The Chinese government is stepping up the pressure on the Uyghur diaspora, even as it cracks down on their relatives in Xinjiang.
The future leader of Taiwan spent his formative years as a passionate communist, studying and working in the Soviet Union.
One man’s fate after the August protests illustrates the government’s growing paranoia.
Telling the stories of two Kyrgyz legends: Chingiz Aitmatov and Azamat Altay.
The BRI turns five amid questions about its value for other countries.
As China’s economic risks loom large, the Chinese public is growing angry.
Xi Jinping is putting his stamp on all levels of the Chinese-North Korean relationship.
Another $260 billion in total tariffs is set to take effect between the U.S. and China. Both sides are claiming they’ll be fine.
A reported agreement could spell trouble for Taipei — and China’s Catholics.
What will Abe want to accomplish in his final three years as prime minister?
North Korea’s electricity production has increased despite strict sanctions. How is that possible?
There’s something familiar about the inter-Korean Pyongyang Declaration.
What’s going on with South Korea’s the National Pension Service? That’s what a lot of Koreans are wondering.
Anxiety over China’s growing maritime influence drives Japanese, Indian, and U.S. interests in Sri Lanka’s ports.
Only major, institutional change can reset Pakistan. But is Khan willing to confront the military to achieve it?
India’s Supreme Court has struck down Section 377. Now the truly hard work begins for LGBT rights.
A new set of draconian laws is setting Nepal on a troubling trajectory.
More talking, more violence — where is the war in Afghanistan going?
Far from the headlines, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provides worrying evidence of a rise in religious hatred.
The idea of the monarchy having its own dedicated personnel is hardly a new development in Thailand.
The church denies accusations that it aims to “destabilize” Duterte’s rule, but also hasn’t hesitated to point out his abuses.
Indonesia’s rupiah is nearing levels last seen in the Asian Financial Crisis. Here’s why this time is different.
…The more they stay the same.
Decimated by genocide, Cambodia’s educational progress so far is surely commendable.
As Tajik opposition groups form an alliance, Dushanbe struggles to respond.
Since 2016, Turkey has pressed for Kyrgyzstan to close Gulen-linked schools. So far, Bishkek continues to resist.
Ethnic Kazakhs have opened the window for the world to hear what’s happening in Xinjiang, but Kazakhstan remains quiet.
As Uzbekistan’s police force undergoes reform, China is a major international partner in the effort.
Ilyas Khrapunov is hit with a $500 million fine for allegedly aiding Mukhtar Ablyazov’s reported embezzlement.
Large labor shortages or not, the promotion of a new agricultural labor visa was bound to upset unconsulted Pacific Island countries.
The party’s internal meltdown is rooted in the tensions inherent to its liberal and conservative roots.
In the Pacific, climate change is an existential threat. Australia’s domestic unease on the issue hinders its foreign policy.
The new Morrison government isn’t likely to change course on its predecessor’s efforts to lower the temperature in Australia-China relations.
The Trump administration has crossed an important milestone on defense cooperation with India.
Washington is debating Russia and China policy separately. It needs to consider the emerging Russia-China axis.
A look at how the Taiwanese public evaluates the Trump administration’s commitment to Taiwan.
The Russian-made S-400 air defense system has become of one world’s most controversial air defense system – principally for political reasons.
Japan is going electromagnetic, with implications for Japanese security policy and the U.S. regional strategy.
Are the French and British navies here to stay in the South China Sea?
China and Russia are sending a message to the U.S. – and to each other – with their display of military might.
Bhagwan Rajneesh (Osho) was a godman that did not believe in God, a spiritual materialist, and a traditional heretic.
Jiufen’s A-Mei Teahouse may not have inspired Miyazaki’s Spirited Away, but fans visit in droves anyway.
Just like symbols, colors are a part of a party’s image.