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Asia Undercovered Round-up: 28 September 2026
It's been six months since our last round-up in March. Thank you for sticking with us through the hiatus. We're back, and there's a lot to catch up on. We' re also changing our rhythm: Asia Undercovered used to land in your
Asia Undercovered Round-up: 18 March 2026
For the last two weeks, Asia has been plunged into a severe geopolitical crisis following the U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. From the horrific civilian massacres—including the bombing of a girls' elementary school in Minab—to the tragic silencing of Iranian citizens' domestic anti-
Asia Undercovered Round-up: 4 March 2026
Regional Flashpoints and Shifting Power Dynamics into March This week, Asia has been marked by a shifting political landscape following key elections, democratic backsliding, and a sobering series of escalating armed conflicts. From the perilous "open war" on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to the sweeping electoral changes in
Asia Undercovered Round-up: 19 February 2026
A Turbulent February (Feb 8 – 18) This week, Asia was marked by a shifting political landscape following key elections and a sobering series of ongoing armed conflicts. While new power dynamics emerged in Thailand and Bangladesh, tragic news of loss of life continued to stream out of Myanmar and Pakistan.