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Shinzo Abe Assassinated

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated by a lone gunman on July 8th causing shockwaves through Japan’s political system. The assassination came just days ahead of parliamentary elections. Abe, who holds the record

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No Deal: Trump and Kim Meet in Hanoi

It can be argued that Donald Trump really badly needed to come home from the historic Hanoi Summit with North Korea leader Kim Jong-un with a deal.  The summit was overshadowed by Trump’s domestic woes

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China’s Abuse of Uyghur Muslims

China is being accused of serious human rights violations against Uyghur and other Muslim minorities in the far-west region of Xinjiang.  In a report released by the U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination,

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The Challenges Facing Imran Khan

Imran Khan has been elected and sworn in as Pakistan’s new leader.  His election on July 25, represents only the second time in Pakistan’s history there has been a peaceful transfer from one leader to

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Trump Cancels Summit with North Korea

After a few heated exchanges between North Korea and the United States over the past week, Donald Trump canceled the planned summit between the two nations this past Thursday.  It might as well have, for

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A Historic Inter-Korean Summit Takes Place

A historic Inter-Korean Summit took place this past week between North and South Korea.  The summit ceremonies began with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un crossing the demilitarized zone into South Korea at Panmunjom—the first time

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From the Ashes of TPP: CPTPP

When Donald Trump lived up to his campaign promise and pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, many thought the agreement was dead.  A year later, the TPP has been brought back from

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China’s New Emperor: Xi Jinping

China gained the world’s attention recently when it announced that it will be likely ending term limits for its president.  The move will allow Xi Jinping to run for a third term beyond 2023.  The