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The cost calculation changes when restrictions are involved.
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Asia and the Pacific
21 Apr 2024
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The Taliban is on a relentless mission to erase women from the political, economic, and societal discourse of Afghanistan.
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Asia and the Pacific
19 Apr 2024
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A big part of the challenge is asking the hard questions – and a new book does just that.
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Asia and the Pacific
19 Apr 2024
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And a big part of that is bargaining power with the West.
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Asia and the Pacific
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