Supply of Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans Dwindling
In a March 6 briefing, U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller provided an update on …
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Modi Visits Kashmir for the First Time Since Revoking Region’s Autonomy
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made his first official visit to Kashmir’s main …
How Will Chinese Investors Navigate Indonesia’s Post-election Risks?
Over the past ten years, China has emerged as a significant foreign investor in Indonesia. …
What On Earth Do Indonesians Think About Democracy?
For months leading up to Indonesia’s presidential elections in February, and in the weeks since, …
Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’
The plan to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution is proceeding, with …
After the 2024 Election, Taiwan’s Real Challenge Begins
Since Taiwan’s first democratic presidential election in 1996, national elections have centered on national identity …
Saudi Arabia Lauds Pakistani Cop Who Stood Up to Islamist Radicals
Assistant Superintendent of Police Sheher Bano Naqvi in Lahore, Pakistan, has earned widespread praise for …
Kyrgyzstan’s Repressive Turn Lands Bishkek on CIVICUS Watchlist
In the wake of its December 2023 downgrading of Kyrgyzstan’s civic space rating, from “obstructed” …