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A new series in which experts explain the sometimes baffling jargon of international affairs.
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Asia and the Pacific
03 Apr 2024
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Despite some major wins by insurgent groups, the junta remains strong due to its control of arms and air power.
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Asia and the Pacific
03 Apr 2024
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Local efforts to reshape national economies must account for the international implications.
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Asia and the Pacific
02 Apr 2024
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A game of semantic camouflage allows the Kremlin to reposition itself onto a war footing.
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Asia and the Pacific
02 Apr 2024