Saffron Washing: The Myanmar Military’s Exploitation of Buddhism
WEB3 days ago · September 16, 2024. Credit: Depositphotos. In Myanmar, the military has adeptly employed Buddhism as a tool for leveraging its political power. This practice can be described as “Saffron Washing ...
North Korea Gives Glimpse Into a Secretive Uranium-Enrichment …
WEB6 days ago · Subscribe for ads-free reading. North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a secretive facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported Friday that leader Kim Jong Un visited the ...
Engagements With the Myanmar Military Undermine Localized …
WEB6 days ago · International organizations should focus on strengthening local networks and providing cross-border aid rather than waiting for authorization from the junta to operate in conflict zones.
The Sanctioning of Ly Yong Phat: Milestone or Mirage?
WEB6 days ago · In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), Cambodian businessman Ly Yong Phat, the president of the L.Y.P. Group, left, attends a ceremony for the return of artifacts at Peace Palace ...
Japan’s Largest Warship JS Kaga Will Conduct F-35B ... - The …
WEB6 days ago · Subscribe for ads-free reading. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has announced its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) will conduct on-board operational tests of Lockheed Martin F ...
Evaluating the Taliban’s Economic Policies – The Diplomat
WEB6 days ago · However, prior to the Taliban assuming control of the country, they illegally collected approximately $300 million to $1.6 billion in areas beyond the former republic’s jurisdiction, as reported ...
Silicon Shield 2.0: A Taiwan Perspective – The Diplomat
WEB5 days ago · The “Silicon Shield” theory suggests that Taiwan’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain acts as a deterrent against China’s aggression. The other side of the coin is the deep ...
In Asia, Zero Waste Is Proving to Be a Climate Solution
WEB5 days ago · Decentralized and community-led zero waste practices are a low-hanging fruit in addressing the climate crisis. While allied with campaigns to break free from plastic and stop waste burning, the ...
Can Afghanistan’s Economy Survive Without Aid? – The Diplomat
WEB5 days ago · Furthermore, demand can be increased when people work and have income. An estimated 47 percent of Afghans are unemployed or underemployed, including women who face heavy restrictions on activities ...
Why Is South Korea’s President Yoon So Unpopular?
WEB6 days ago · Yoon Suk-yeol, the conservative president of South Korea, won the presidential election on March 9, 2022, by defeating his opponent Lee Jae-myung by just 0.7 percentage point. It was the narrowest ...
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