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Kyrgyzstan Under the Khanstitution: 5 Years On

Kyrgyzstan Under the Khanstitution: 5 Years On

Once proud of its reputation as Central Asia’s democratic outlier, Kyrgyzstan now looks like a typical resident of the neighborhood: centralized authority, silenced dissent, and fear of open criticism...

Jan 10, 2026 5 min read
What Do Chinese Analysts Say About the Thaw With India?

What Do Chinese Analysts Say About the Thaw With India?

Domestic discourse in China frames the relationship as a calculated balancing act to prevent India from aligning firmly with the U.S. – even while Beijing maintains its aggressive stance on security i...

Jan 10, 2026 5 min read
US decapitation doctrine signals end of Westphalian order

US decapitation doctrine signals end of Westphalian order

For nearly four centuries, the global order has rested on the foundation of Westphalian sovereignty: the idea that a state has exclusive authority over its territory and that a head of state is shield...

Jan 13, 2026 5 min read
Should Seoul trust Moscow on N Korean nuke control?

Should Seoul trust Moscow on N Korean nuke control?

In December 2025, South Korean and Russian diplomats held a closed-door session in Moscow to address concerns over North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The talks involved South Korea’s foreign min...

Jan 13, 2026 5 min read
The thinking behind India’s new China business visa

The thinking behind India’s new China business visa

India’s launch of the e-B-4 “Production Investment Business Visa” for Chinese nationals, effective January 1, allows stays of up to six months, with processing times of around 50 days. The visa’s timi...

Jan 13, 2026 5 min read
Will Iran’s crackdown playbook work this time?

Will Iran’s crackdown playbook work this time?

In late December, Tehran’s bazaar merchants began protesting against Iran’s theocratic rulers over the sharp collapse of the currency. These protests quickly spread nationwide, although the level of p...

Jan 13, 2026 5 min read