Islamic Republic: What Does It Mean?
Islamic Republics blend Islamic principles with governance, facing cultural and economic challenges
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Why are Bangladeshi students protesting against the government?
Bangladesh faces deadly student protests over job quotas, escalating violence and unrest
How Humiliating is Syria’s Parliamentary Election?
Bashar al-Assad's Syria holds sham parliamentary elections, with the Baath Party firmly in control and no real opposition.
North Korean Diplomats Escape to the South, Continuing After an Interval
North Korean diplomat Ri Il Kyu defects to South Korea, highlighting growing elite exodus amid tensions
How Imran Khan’s Possible Comeback Will Affect Pakistani Politics
Pakistan's political crisis deepens as government seeks to ban Imran Khan's party despite court rulings
Has an Asian NATO Already Evolved?
NATO's role in defending against communism and the Soviet Union, and the potential formation of a NATO-like military alliance in East Asia to counter China's influence
Why Isn’t India Controlling the Population?
India's population growth poses challenges for development; political parties avoid addressing it
Will the Turkic States Group Become a Major International Player?
Turkic states, including Turkey, share common ethnic, linguistic, and cultural ties, forming the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to strengthen cooperation and protect regional interests.
Is Right-wing Opposition to Modi Rising in India?
Modi faces growing criticism from Hindu nationalists who accuse him of not doing enough to establish a Hindu nation
What is Jordan’s role in the latest Arab-Israeli conflict?
Rising tensions in Gaza trigger complex responses from Jordan, a key regional player with close ties to Israel and the US, as it navigates public outrage and its own constraints
