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Democracy and society

When democracy stands alone

South Korean democracy has shown resilience but still faces huge challenges, and Yoon’s desperate act has merely added to his country’s troubles

By Christoph Heuser

picture alliance / Picvario | Komsomolskaya Pravda

Foreign and security policy

Partners in crime

While North Korean troops are unlikely to be a game changer in the Russia-Ukraine War, their presence is already a major victory for Kim Jong-Un

By Tongfi Kim

picture alliance / empics | Andrew Milligan

Foreign and security policy

Ready to talk business

Under Trump’s renewed presidency, uncertainty about global partnerships seems inevitable. Still, Asian players remain somewhat more optimistic

By Marc Saxer, Mirco Günther

picture alliance / Sipa USA | Abhishek Maharjan

Democracy and society

Lost on democracy’s mountain pass

Nepal stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey — what is missing is political will

By Natalia Figge, Chandra Dev Bhatta

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Foreign and security policy

Internal rifts, external pressures

As China and Russia vie for influence within the SCO, their strategies could either foster cooperation or deepen internal divisions

By Adil Sultan

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Foreign and security policy

From ‘Big Brother’ to ‘Vishwamitra’

India is growing increasingly isolated in its own backyard. To counter this, the country needs to actively cultivate a more cooperative, gentler image

By Kshitij Singh

picture alliance / Middle East Images | Anthony Pizzoferrato

Democracy and society

From war zones to waiting lines

A year after the Karabakh exodus, refugees in Armenia remain in limbo, struggling with housing, citizenship issues and limited international support

By Tigran Grigoryan

picture alliance / imageBROKER | Michael Runkel

Economy and ecology

Echoes of a dying Sea

The drying up of the Aral Sea affects us all. A concerted global effort is needed to tackle one of the most pressing environmental crises of our time

By Marat Bisengaliev

picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com | Wissarut Weerasopon

Democracy and society

Trouble in paradise

Thailand’s elites are exploiting judicial power to undermine democratic institutions, thereby entrenching the country’s authoritarianism

By Janjira Sombatpoonsiri

picture alliance / Reuters | Fatima Tuj Johora

Democracy and society

A Herculean task

Given Bangladesh’s many problems, Muhammad Yunus’s government is almost destined to fail. But it also has a rare chance to improve citizens’ lives

By Ishrat Hossain