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This Week in Asia: March 31, 2023

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Ahmad Shuja Jamal on How the US Facilitated the Taliban’s Return to Power
April 10, 2023

Ahmad Shuja Jamal on How the US Facilitated the Taliban’s Return to Power

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“The Trump administration committed, and the Biden administration gave, everything the Taliban needed [to return to power] without getting anything in return.”

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The Philippines’ Quest for Balance: Marcos’ Foreign Policy
April 01, 2023

The Philippines’ Quest for Balance: Marcos’ Foreign Policy

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Phishing in the South China Sea
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Phishing in the South China Sea

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Malaysia maintains a diplomatic silence over an alleged cyberattack on a flagship offshore energy project.

China-Russia Cooperation in Africa and the Middle East
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China-Russia Cooperation in Africa and the Middle East

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Delaying the IMF program has negatively affected investor confidence, increased inflation, and hindered growth prospects.

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Central Asia’s Strained Security Architecture 
April 06, 2023

Central Asia’s Strained Security Architecture 

By Saadi Khamidov
Growing divisions within the CSTO -- over Ukraine, Afghanistan, and various internal disputes -- may have serious implications for the region’s security architecture.
Europe Goes to China, Seeking Recalibration Amid Challenges
April 07, 2023

Europe Goes to China, Seeking Recalibration Amid Challenges

By Duncan Bartlett
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are the latest European arrivals in Beijing. Their views on China are similar, but not in complete alignment.

Two Years of Turmoil: Myanmar’s Spiraling Civil War
April 06, 2023

Two Years of Turmoil: Myanmar’s Spiraling Civil War

By Naw Theresa
The country is in the grips of a nationwide struggle between two groups, neither of which is in any frame of mind to seek a peaceful political solution.
Indonesia Shoots Itself in the Football
April 05, 2023

Indonesia Shoots Itself in the Football

By Dave Smith
In refusing to host Israel at the upcoming U-20 World Cup, political leaders in Bali have not just cost the country its hosting rights. They have also incurred lasting reputational damage. 

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Using Tourism for Insights into North Korea
April 11, 2023

Using Tourism for Insights into North Korea

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The resumption of inbound tourism is a barometer of the situation in the hermit kingdom.
What Do We Know About India’s New Space Policy?
April 10, 2023

What Do We Know About India’s New Space Policy?

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Among other things, the policy opens up the country's space sector to the active participation of the private sector.

Old Tricks in a New Uzbekistan: Constitutional Reform and Popular Legitimacy
April 10, 2023

Old Tricks in a New Uzbekistan: Constitutional Reform and Popular Legitimacy

By Akrom Avezov
The referendum may be a way of employing old tricks to extend Mirziyoyev’s rule, but a total reversion to the "old ways" could also prove detrimental to his regime.
Xu Zhiyong and the Mighty Pen
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Xu Zhiyong and the Mighty Pen

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Chinese writer and activist Xu Zhiyong was sentenced to 14 years in prison for writing and advocating for a “A Beautiful China.” 
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