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West Asia
The South Caucasus: Real Needs in the Permanently Changeable Environment
Daily observation of the life quality in Georgia, as well as in the other two South Caucasian countries justifies the picture shown in the latest numbers; Caucasus Barometer 2015 regional dataset (Armenia and Georgia) says the “most important issue facing the country” in Georgia is “unemployment” (55%), while the second…
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South East Asia
The Reconstruction of Nepal
Devendra Kumar Sambahmphe – 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal on 25th April 2015. Thousands of people had been affected. Due to the devastating earthquake, more than 8 thousand people died as well as millions of people became homeless. Some people are still missing. The country’s infrastructures, cultural, mythological and…
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West Asia
Gay in the South Caucasus: LGBT life in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
Armenia “I lost so many friends…” Karen Arakelyan (note: name has been changed for purposes of anonymity) for years fought against himself, trying to change the truth known only to him. But as a result, it became impossible to live with this secret, and he decided to come out: “I’m…
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Revival of ancient Silk Routes: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project kicked off
Amidst the challenges of maintaining security and political stability, the two all weather-tested friends – China and Pakistan are set to revive ancient silk routes linking Kashgar to the warm waters of Arabian Sea at Gwadar under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, an ambitious effort by the two countries that…
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South East Asia
Myanmar’s Rohingyas Face Brutal Expulsion Way Out Lies in Tackling Yangon’s Hallucination
A minority community in Myanmar, targeted for institutionalised persecution for decades, is facing the threat of coming under more mob-led atrocities, torched, segregated and starved out of existence. Their desperate efforts to save themselves have led to “the highest outflow of asylum seekers by sea since the end of the…
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Singapore icon who wanted to be feared, yet was loved
Within and without the island-state, his name has been synonymous with Singapore. His demise touched hearts and triggered a seldom-witnessed catharsis as Singaporeans felt the profound loss of their national icon. The spontaneous overflow of emotions for the late elder statesman, whose paternalistic dominance spanning over 30 years was beginning…
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Art or fine art: A look into usages
What is fine art? Some people say fine art is a way to express their perspectives through the form of colors and shapes. Then, what about art? Explaining art is indeed a complicated matter. The explanation of art can go far back to art theories from ancient Greece, the Middle…
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South Asia
The resurrection, depiction and an encounter with Sultan Akbar Part 1
On the journey from Delhi to Agra, I stopped at several locations during which I read pages from the book written by Nizamuddin Ahmad Bakhshi, which gives an account of great conquests and outstanding events of the holy royal presence revealing the icon of the caliphate; the happy Sultan, the…
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East Asia
Reconsidering ‘Multicultural’ in Korea necessary
The good thing about living in Korea is the fast pace of transformation and changes happening in the society. For its transformation into becoming a multicultural society, Korea has quickly instituted a good number of policies compared to other countries with the same history of multiculturalism. These policies were proposed,…
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South Asia
Terrorism panics Christians in Pakistan
Fears are running high in the homes of over 70,000 Christians in Youhanabad, a settlement in Lahore – the capital of Pakistan’s populous Punjab province. Residents say they have been too afraid to venture beyond their doors since twin bomb blasts on Sunday March 15 killed at least 15 worshippers…
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