The Himalayan glaciers are melting, putting people, ecology, and landscapes in peril.
People visit the Shwedagon Paya on December 05, 2010 in Yangon, Myanmar.
Islamic law allows for "temporary marriages," but are they good for women?
Asia Society's Suzanne DiMaggio offers a way to gain traction on engagement with Iran.
A key revelation to emerge from last week's WikiLeaks dump of US diplomatic cables is that China's attitude towards North Korea is far more nuanced and unpredictable than its official stance suggests.
US President Barack Obama (C) shakes hands with troops after addressing them at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan December 3, 2010 during a surprise visit for the holidays.