October 21st, 2021
Central Asia struggles to balance Chinese, Russian and American influence
China, Russia and the U.S. vie for influence in the post-Afghanistan era
Pandemic offers Beijing opportunity to firm ties with strategically important neighbor
First air show in 3 years in spotlight as tensions mount with U.S.
Competition intensifies as digital services leapfrog legacy financial systems
Burden of investment falls on family's shoulders after privatization
Tokyo seeks to secure stable supply but heavy subsidies risk WTO ire
Foreign ministers see 'insufficient progress' in Naypyidaw, bloc's chair says
Prime minister says ruling coalition's goal is to retain a simple majority
Decision to partner with U.S. and U.K. will have major knock-on effects
Unforeseen challenges mean success cannot be taken for granted
But Tokyo must avoid wasteful subsidies in the name of 'economic security'
Prejudice remains widespread but global antiracist movements have helped
Ring-fencing of resort island shows possible way forward for tourism