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Taiwan election: a fight for national identity
Under the radar Historic DPP victory throws spotlight on generational divide over island's position on independence, identity and China
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How the biggest election year in history might play out
The Explainer Votes in world's biggest democracies, as well as its most 'despotic' and 'stressed' countries, face threats of violence and suppression
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Inside Xi's purge of China's military leadership
Talking Points The country has pumped billions into defense. Did that create opportunities for corruption?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why is the US arming Taiwan?
Today's Big Question Washington approves millions in arms packages to protect diplomatic ally, despite fury from China
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why fears of another war between Armenia and Azerbaijan are growing
The Explainer After seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh region, further conflict between bitter enemies could draw in Turkey, Russia, France and Iran
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is Biden's whirlwind Vietnam trip a warning to China?
Today's Big Question Emphasizing 'growth and stability,' the president keeps an eye on Hanoi's neighbor to the north
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Western mountain climbers allegedly left Pakistani porter to die on K2
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Bangladesh dealing with worst dengue fever outbreak on record
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Japan's controversial decision to release radioactive wastewater into the Pacific
Speed Read Japan plans to dump nuclear wastewater into the ocean with the disapproval of many
By Devika Rao Published
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South Koreans suddenly become younger thanks to new 'international age' law
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By Devika Rao Published
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World leaders who have been charged or imprisoned
The Explainer Heads of state being put behind bars is not a rare occurrence
By Justin Klawans Published
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Is the term 'AAPI' alienating or inclusive?
Talking Point Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have long been grouped under the same umbrella terminology
By Devika Rao Published
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India to become world's most populous country in mid-2023, U.N. says
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Man throws explosive device at Japanese prime minister
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By Justin Klawans Published
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