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How do Cambodia’s ever closer ties with China affect Southeast Asia?
Cambodia has for decades been aligning itself ever closer to China, with substantial economic and political consequences for it, the region and beyond.
India’s long and winding road to affordable and accessible healthcare
India can boast world-class hospitals and skilled medical staff, but there remains stark disparities in healthcare access and quality for its 1.4 billion people, particularly in rural areas. So, how are India’s national and state governments working to make quality healthcare affordable for the masses a reality?
What Erdoğan’s staying power means for the future of Türkiye
Despite a struggling economy and the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake, Erdoğan prevailed in a runoff election that highlighted deep political polarization. What does his staying power say about the state of democracy in Türkiye?
Gauging the health of democracy in the Philippines under Bongbong Marcos
As Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr begins his second year as president of the Philippines, how is he putting his own stamp on the country’s leadership and political landscape?
Why Taiwan leads the rest of Asia in recognising LGBTQ+ rights
What is it about Taiwan that has made it the regional forerunner when it comes to the rights of sexual minorities? What lessons can other societies in Asia learn from Taiwan’s experience?