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A former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan says that talking with the Taliban is necessary, but cautions that a diplomatic return to Kabul would be a “gift” that shouldn’t be given freely. 

Following similar uprisings in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Nepal’s young protesters have toppled their prime minister, attacked political parties, and triggered an army-backed search for an interim government.

For Afghanistan, the canal is a symbol of sovereignty and hope. For its neighbors, it is a looming ecological and economic crisis.

Three 80th anniversaries are not only linked, but also provide historical backing for China’s policies today.

Moscow's nuclear ambitions in Southeast Asia should strike fear into Myanmar’s neighbors.

The two sides have agreed to withdraw heavy weaponry, begin joint de-mining operations, and move toward reopening of trade routes.

Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has once again become a safe haven for transnational terrorist groups including al-Qaida, Islamic State, the TTP, and others.

It will be difficult to truly address Japan’s inflation and debt woes given the fragile political environment. 

The case appears to rely on video materials published by an outlet the defendants didn’t work for, which prosecution experts have testified don’t contain direct calls for mass unrest.

Facing tariff threats from Trump, Brazil’s and Mexico’s responses diverged sharply – a split rooted in their respective relationships with the U.S. and China.

The meeting confirmed the new pope will follow the late Pope Francis’ approach to China. What does that mean for Taiwan?

Given South Korea’s bitter experience with military dictators – and last year’s declaration of martial law – the appointment of senior generals is a matter of great importance.

Due legal process and international involvement will ensure credibility of Bangladesh’s contested judicial platform.

Insights from Jakob Kullik. 

The Israel-India treaty, while bilateral, may be read as a step toward keeping the IMEC concept alive, even as its political underpinnings remain uncertain.

Both legal and political hurdles remain.

Taiwan’s efforts to combat mis- and disinformation involve a whole-of-society approach, including legal change, civil society, and education.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s prioritization of dialogue with the TTP is at odds with the federal government’s focus on military operations.

Even after a week, the government has not offered a single, clear explanation for its leaders’ absence.

The spat over India’s imports of Russian oil will echo in global markets – and Gulf producers are looking to benefit.