Bangladesh exhibits some positive aspects of democracy that are highly dependent on some economic and political factors
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Whether or not “Himalayasia” ever catches on as a name, the underlying question it poses is a serious one for a region that houses a quarter of the world’s population, spends tens of billions of dollars a year arming itself against its own neighbors, and still trades more easily with the far side of the globe than across its own borders
South Asia Needs Cross-Border Internships, Not Only Degrees Abroad
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Pan masala ad and the social responsibility of Indian film icon Amitabh Bachchan
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Japan's silence on Rohingya Issue is puzzling
It is Japan’s vital responsibility to join and influence other key players in the region to play a visible and effective role to address major regional issues like the Rohingya crisis for peace and stability
A tale of two Modis and political doublespeak
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