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Published in: HomeChina’s seasonal politics
The changing shape of China’s cultural calendar raises sensitive questions of politics, class and ethnicity that its...
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Published in: openSecurityUS walks diplomatic tightrope in Arab-Israeli conflict
The United States treads a narrow tightrope in Middle East diplomacy. Over a hundred insurgents are killed in a...
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Published in: HomeVietnam and China: shoals ahead
A rumble of popular discontent in Vietnam over territorial and environmental issues signals a new phase in the old...
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Published in: openSecurityFears of renewed violence after Bashir wins Sudanese election
South and North Sudan at risk of violence after election results contested. Niger food crisis worsens. Soldier...
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Published in: openSecurityAbbas embargoes Israeli settlements
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas imposes embargo on settlement goods. Thai government alleges red shirt movement...
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Published in: openSecurityObama's plan for Iran and Chinese resistance
Iran's fate rests on US relations with an emerging Chinese-Russian axis
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Published in: openSecurityUnprecedented protests in Lebanon call for secularism
Lebanese protestors demand secularism. Thai PM rejects protestors’ offer as counter-movements gain strength. Clashes...
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Published in: HomePapua: the elusive dialogue
An initiative to address the complex conflicts in the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua seeks to learn...
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Published in: openSecurityRwandan opposition leader appears in court
Rockets intended for Israel hit Jordan. Sudan poll results delayed amid fraud allegations. Blasts shake tense Thai...
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Published in: openSecurityThai army deployed as ‘red-shirts’ move towards Bangkok’s business district
Political upheaval in Thailand reaches new levels as opposition threaten counter-protests. Sudan elections...
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Published in: HomeMiddle east peace unlikely, acknowledges Obama
The US president confesses inability to influence the Israel-Palestine conflict. South Korean investigators confirm...
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Published in: openSecurityAmbitious goals set at nuclear summit
Nuclear summit sets lofty goals for member nations. Interim Kyrgyz government asserts its authority. Fighting...
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Published in: openSecurityOutrage in Kandahar after deadly NATO attack on Afghan bus
NATO killings of Afghan civilians spark street protests in Kandahar. Obama presses Hu to collaborate on Iran...
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Published in: openSecurityLandmark Sudanese elections marred by confusion, delay and allegations of fraud
Sudan polling starts amidst delays and confusion. Polish president and other elites died in plane crash. Obama hosts...
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Published in: openSecurityPotential compromise over renminbi may avert US-China trade war
Signs of a compromise in the long-running dispute between the US and China over the renminbi. The followers of...
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Published in: openSecurityKyrgyzstan on brink of revolution, state of emergency declared
Violent protests erupt in Kyrgyzstan. Thai government declares a state of emergency. NATO accused of civilian deaths...
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Published in: openSecurityUS appeals to China over Iran sanctions
Obama calls Hu Jintao to urge a tougher stance on Iran. Israel threatens another military operation against Gaza....
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Published in: openSecurityBoycott of Burmese elections draws criticism
NLD boycott of Burmese elections draws strong criticism. Suspected coup attempt in Guinea Bissau. Sudan opposition...
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Published in: openSecurityUganda rebels deny northeast Congo massacre
LRA rebel group denies any involvement in mass killings in Congo. Burmese opposition decides to boycott election....
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Published in: openSecurityFemale suicide bombers hit Moscow Metro
Moscow Metro blasts kill 37. Israel closes the West Bank as U.S.-Israeli relations worsen. President Obama makes...