Moving Beyond ‘Checkbook Diplomacy’? Japan’s Changing Refugee Policy
During the 1990-1991 Gulf War, Japan famously did not get directly involved on the ground. …
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Urbanization, Innovation, and Solutions in Mongolia’s Capital City
Mongolia’s capital city is growing rapidly, and the influx of nomadic families to the outskirts …
Why Do Central Asian Governments Keep Failing the Region’s Women?
In the last few months, several horrific cases of violence against women broke onto headlines …
In Balochistan, Families Demand Answers for Forced Disappearances
Balaach Mola Bakhsh was sleeping at his home when personnel from the Counter Terrorism Department …
Nepal Registers First Same-Sex Marriage
On November 29, Nepal registered its first same-sex marriage between Ram Bahadur (Maya) Gurung and …
Anti-War Advocate Accused of Terrorism in Pakistan, Inspiring Global Protests
Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen, recognized for his iconic red hat and outspoken criticism of Pakistan’s powerful …
John McBeth, Asia’s Longest Serving Foreign Correspondent, Dies at 79
New Zealand-born John McBeth, one of Asia’s pre-eminent journalists with a record of scrupulous and …