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Why Aung San Suu Kyi 'Can't Be Blamed' for Myanmar's Ethnic Cleansing
Australia Foreign Minister Julie Bishop explains the complex politics behind the persecution of the Rohingya.
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Philippines Foreign Secretary Defends Controversial Drug War
Alan Cayetano says critics of Duterte's violent anti-drug campaign aren't giving the full picture.
New York
Afghanistan President Shares Views on Trump, Taliban Advances
Speaking at Asia Society in New York, Ashraf Ghani played down recent gains by the Taliban insurgency.
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Why Trump's Iran Posture May Be 'More Carrot Than Stick' to the Country's Hardliners
At the UN, President Trump again flirted with jettisoning the Iran nuclear deal, which may hinder reforms in the country that he wants to see.
New York
How Technology Will Transform Urban Life
Car pods and vacuum trains are among the advancements that will drastically shorten travel times between cities, says Judith Rodin.
Asia Blog
'Descent Into Darkness': Looking Back at the My Lai Massacre
Author Howard Jones discusses his new book on one of the most infamous chapters of the Vietnam War and American military history.
New York
Interview: Why 'Resilience' Is Crucial for Cities in the 21st Century
Judith Rodin discusses how the world's urban areas can adapt to climate change, decaying infrastructure, and other problems.
New York
'Regime-Threatening' Pressure May Bring North Korea to the Table
Former National Security Advisor Tom Donilon says the pressure that precipitated the Iran nuclear deal can serve as a model for dealing with North Korea.
New York
Video: Is 'Pax Americana' Coming to a Close in Asia?
Ian Buruma discusses the possible consequences of a U.S. exit from East Asia.
Asia Blog
'Abacus' Family Warns Their Ordeal Should Be A Wake Up Call
The Chinese American family behind the only bank to be prosecuted in the wake of the financial crisis tells their story.

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