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China

China’s Repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang
More than a million Muslims have been arbitrarily detained in China’s Xinjiang region. The reeducation camps are just one part of the government’s crackdown on Uyghurs.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland September 22, 2022

Haiti

Haiti’s Troubled Path to Development
Hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters, the former French colony has long suffered from underdevelopment.

Backgrounder by Rocio Cara Labrador and Diana Roy September 9, 2022

Taiwan

Why China-Taiwan Relations Are So Tense
Differences over Taiwan’s status have fueled rising tensions between the island and the mainland. And Taiwan has the potential to be a flash point in U.S.-China relations.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland August 3, 2022

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Democratic Republic of Congo

What’s Behind the DRC’s Decision to Auction Off Some of Its Rain Forest?
The Congolese government is letting energy firms bid for access to its vast oil and gas reserves, raising concerns about the potential climate consequences.

Article by Michelle Gavin September 26, 2022

Taiwan

While Pledging to Defend Taiwan from China, Biden Shifted on Taiwan Independence. Here’s Why That Matters.
President Biden's comment on Taiwan independence is a break from his predecessors.

Blog Post by David Sacks September 22, 2022 Asia Unbound

Iran

Iran’s Protests, Raisi’s UN Speech, and Nuclear Deal Talks: What to Know
The death of Mahsa Amini has sparked large-scale protests in Iran. But President Raisi’s speech at the UN General Assembly signals that the regime is not likely to soften its stance toward the Iranian people nor toward the West.

In Brief by Ray Takeyh September 23, 2022