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The Myanmar Civil War: A Forgotten Conflict and a Fractured Nation

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 By Anahita Yarahmadi

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is China’s territorial neighbour, and currently holds 135 officially recognized ethnic groups and some of the largest reserves

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What factors drive the ongoing practice of FGM, and what interventions have struggled to stop it completely?  

November 25, 2025 By Sophie Gwyther

Despite legal and awareness efforts, one of the world’s most painful and harmful traditions continues to impact millions of women each year. Female

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APEC 2025 – Shifting Alliances and New Realities in East Asia 

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 By Ruby Fry

The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit concluded in South Korea with a mix of optimism and tension, reflecting how East Asia’s alliances

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Myanmar: The War We Choose to Ignore

November 3, 2025December 11, 2025 By Sukhveer Singh

While our attention remains fixed on the harrowing tragedies in Gaza and Ukraine, another conflict is unfolding largely unnoticed in Southeast Asia. In

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South Korean President Arrested

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 By Gemma Gradwell

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested by anti-corruption officers at the presidential residence in a dramatic operation involving over 1,000

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Ex Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s Retains Political Ambitions 

November 24, 2024November 24, 2024 By Gemma Gradwell

Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte is running again as mayor of his hometown in yet another twist surrounding his controversial political

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