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East Asia
“There are similarities between Georgians and Koreans”
We had an interview with Ann Yang who is an international development practitioner. She is currently getting her Master of Arts degree in Washington, DC on International Development Studies, while also working at an NGO that promotes private sector growth in developing countries. Ann lived in Kutaisi, Georgia for 2…
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South East Asia
US tells Philippines: We are still your ally
A senior US diplomat said on Monday that Washington supported Manila’s blossoming ties with Beijing, but he assured the Southeast Asian nation that Washington remained its trusted ally. Daniel Russel, US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, said after meeting with Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay…
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East Asia
Russia’s stake in North Korea
Donald Kirk – The Korea Times We hear so much about China and Japan competing on and for the Korean peninsula, now and historically, that we overlook one other great Northeast Asian power. That would be Russia, which has a 17-kilometer border with North Korea as the Tumen River flows…
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East Asia
Importance of next Korean president
Tong Kim – The Korea Times As no major change on North Korean policy is likely during the remainder of the Park government or under a Hillary Clinton administration, it is critical for South Korea to elect the right person as next president in December 2017 to remove fear of…
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Central Asia
Afghanistan’s Future in the World Politics: The Prestige War
Afghanistan was one of the places where Russia and the United Kingdom clashed during the 19th century. This geopolitical rivalry went down in history as “The Great Game.” The United Kingdom aimed to keep away Russian influence from its Indian colony by capturing Afghanistan. The Great Game resulted with Afghanistan…
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East Asia
Normalization Process Between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
1 October 2016 was the most significant time for the relationship between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Firstly, the Uzbek side has opened its borders to the Kyrgyz delegation after several years and they made an announcement of “gesture of friendship” initiative. Kyrgyz delegation gladly accepted this tremendous invitation. The group of…
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West Asia
Is Democracy Consolidating in Georgia?
According to the preliminary results provided by the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia, as an outcome of the Parliamentary Elections held on October 8, 2016, three parties would enter the legislative body of the country through the proportional list out of 25 election subjects that have crossed 5% barrier:…
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Central Asia
Hard Choices by Hillary Rodham Clinton
by Azizkhan Akhmedov – DEA EHESS (Paris) Member of American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan US presidential election is becoming the most interesting event of the year 2016 that attracts attention from all corners of the Globe. It seems quite natural a wish of Facebook Nation citizen who lives faraway of…
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West Asia
Syria recognizes Crimea as a part Russia
Speaker of the People’s Council of Syria, the country’s legislative authority, Hadiya Khalaf Abbas, said that she considered Crimea an integral part of Russia, Vestnik Kavkaza reports. “Due to the events which unfolded after the collapse of the Soviet Union until present times, this federal subject returned to its roots…
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Central Asia
Over 5,000 Russian troops to take part in Arctic drills
Over 5,000 troops will take part in the military exercises of the Russian Northern Fleet’s coastal defense and ground forces that have kicked off in the Polar Region, the fleet’s press office reported on October 18, TASS reports. “Over 5,000 servicemen and more than 500 pieces of the armor and…
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