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Tensions Rise Across Asia Pacific as Alliances Shift.

From South Korea’s unexpected presidential change to the escalations in the U.S.-China trade war, the East Asia Pacific region is at a geopolitical crossroads. Read Jiwoo (Jiu) Yum’s report about the latest news in the area.

Global Nuclear Surge Underway as Demands for Uranium Rise.

A new OECD/IAEA report reveals a rapid resurgence of Uranium exploration to meet the rising global demands. Read Fiona Hu’s report about the latest news in the area.

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Kazakhstan 250 tenge banknote featuring a man's portrait on the right, a gold outline of Kazakhstan with the national emblem in the center on the left, and text in Kazakh at the top and bottom.
The West Must Step Up

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Aerial view of a neighborhood with small houses, some with flat roofs, and a large empty sports field with two soccer goals, surrounded by trees and narrow roads.
A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is holding a rifle and standing in the foreground. Behind the soldier, there is a crowd of protesters gathered near white tents, with some holding flags. A green vehicle with Russian flags on it is parked nearby.
The Decline of Russian Regional Power