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Tajikistan: Attacks on Journalists Remain Unpunished
Attacks on journalists have become a frequent occurrence in Tajikistan in recent years. Why are those responsible for…
When Corrupt Politicians Waltz into the Debt Trap
Toronto, Atlanta (28/11 – 20) A wise old expression intones “Behind every bad borrower is a bad lender”.…
U.S.-China Climate Statement Sends Powerful Message of Cooperation: Expert
U.S.-China climate change agreement sends powerful message of cooperation on the existential challenge of our time, said Manish…
Trouble with the Russian Potato Harvest – Call China for Help!
Frankfurt, Atlanta (23/11 – 10) Potatoes are a serious matter. The lowly potato does in fact have a…
Five Things We Learned From the Biden-Xi Meeting
While officials tried to keep expectations low before the meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping on Wednesday,…
Biden and Xi’s Meeting Sent an Important Signal for U.S. Business in China
U.S. President Joe Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week has set a bottom line in the relationship which…
IPHR, CIVICUS Demand Immediate Release of Manuchehr Kholiknazarov, Civil Activists
Frankfurt (11/09 – 20) Two international human rights organizations have called on the Tajikistan government to immediately release…
India-Canada Spat is No-win Situation for the U.S.
For the U.S., the ongoing diplomatic row between Canada and India is very uncomfortable because Washington has no…
India Canada Student Numbers Recover as Row Quietens
The diplomatic row which sparked a tense standoff between India and Canada appears to be settling down, with…
Canada Bans Chinese App WeChat From Government Devices
Canada has announced it will ban WeChat on government devices. The Chinese-owned app is sometimes referred to as…