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Japan’s awakening protest movement
Five years after 3.11, Japan is being swept by a new wave of social activism The triple disaster of the Great East Japan Earthquake, its
A Heisei Restoration? Aligning Japan with a globalising world
Could Japan’s current era—known as the Heisei—see a ‘restoration’ under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on a scale of the Meiji Restoration 250 years ago? At
Ink art engages with the modern world
An artistic genre widely associated with Chinese cultural tradition is being revitalised and reinterpreted by a new generation of artists Contemporary ink art has emerged
Electoral victories for Rouhani – is Iran set for reform?
Rather than a portent for reform, Iran’s recent election results could reflect broader divisions in the country Results in Iran’s general elections of 26 February
Mahathir and the politics of expediency
By joining forces with the opposition to oust prime minister Najib Razak for alleged corruption, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is playing a longer game
Japan wrestles with sumo-style economy
Faced with a stagnating economy and a shrinking population, Japan remains reluctant to embrace foreign investment and talent In keeping with the conventional perception of
India’s newest pose
Yoga has attained new prominence in Indian national politics In the new millennium, India has grown increasingly assertive in its global presence. Bollywood has spread
Indonesian ‘tolerance’ under strain as anti-LGBT furore grows
Indonesia is experiencing an unprecedented wave of anti-LGBT sentiment If there was a single event that has incited the current wave of violence against lesbian,
Bongbong makes a move
The son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos has set his sights on the country’s second-highest office in the coming elections It is perhaps a
Pakistan remains obstacle to lasting peace with the Taliban
As long as Pakistan continues to offer sanctuary to the Taliban, the prospects for peace in Afghanistan will likely remain remote Let’s be frank, the
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