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Democracy still taking root in Bhutan
Although Bhutan’s new democracy appears to be working well, the citizens of the Himalayan Kingdom have yet to show a strong commitment to it. MARK
Taliban and Pakistan overtures open political rifts in Afghanistan
As Afghanistan seeks rapprochement with Pakistan and opens negotiations with the Taliban, AMIR HAIDARI observes rising tensions between former president Hamid Karzai and leaders of
A lesson in tolerance
After ugly clashes in Sydney and Melbourne between anti-Islam and anti-racism groups, KATHRYN ROBINSON writes that our Indonesian neighbours can teach us about religious tolerance.
Japan’s unmarrieds seek new connections beyond the family
With marriage rates declining in Japan, friendships are assuming greater importance, for both men and women, writes LAURA DALES. It is a fact that by
Turkey’s Kurdish election surprise
The recent gains by the Kurdish-dominated party in Turkey’s national election could be a watershed moment for Turkish democracy, write DAVID TITTENSOR and TEZCAN GÜMÜŞ.
History wars: Japan’s industrial heritage listings fuel controversy over Korean forced labour in WWII
Japan and South Korea reach a compromise of sorts over acknowledgment of Korean forced labour during the Second World War, but DAVID PALMER forsees further
Myanmar’s political journey: destination unknown
TREVOR WILSON previews Myanmar’s second general election since the country began its political transition in 2011. The Myanmar Union Election Commission recently announced that the
Seafood, sate, and spouses—giving and receiving among the Cocos Malays
NICHOLAS HERRIMAN and MONIKA WINARNITA enter into the spirit of gift-giving among the Cocos Malays. Giving and receiving play a huge role in the life
Lack of mutual recognition and respect at core of Australia–Indonesia rift
Improving relations with Indonesia requires a significant attitude change by the Australian government on issues of national and regional security, writes BEC STRATING. In recent
Abe apology unlikely in statement to mark 70th anniversary of ending of the Pacific War
MICHAEL HEAZLE weighs the benefits of an apology from Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe next month for Japan’s actions during the Pacific War. When Japanese
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