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Karishma Vaswani

Karishma Vaswani

The Japan Times

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Beijing and Pyongyang will exploit South Korea's turmoil

South Korea’s political crisis shows no sign of abating. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment and impending arrest will usher in months of...

24.12.2024 6

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Karishma Vaswani

The Trump-Xi bromance has a chance in 2025

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump's bromance could be rekindled in 2025, if both sides play their cards right. This is positive and would help create the...

18.12.2024 4

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Karishma Vaswani

The global spy alliance should let Japan join

Intelligence-sharing networks need reliable and trustworthy partners. Japan is an obvious choice for the Western-dominated "Five Eyes” spy...

13.12.2024 3

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Karishma Vaswani

Shadow of the British Empire hangs over New Zealand's treaty debate

New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi — which upholds Maori rights over their land — has long been seen as an important precedent in the global fight...

26.11.2024 4

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Karishma Vaswani

A mass killing tests China's crime narrative

19.11.2024 2

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Karishma Vaswani

Trump will walk into a new North Korean headache

08.11.2024 2

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Karishma Vaswani

Indonesia’s new president will keep the world guessing

All signs are pointing to a smooth transition of power in Indonesia. The next president, Prabowo Subianto, is aiming for economic and foreign...

16.10.2024 3

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Karishma Vaswani

To win back audiences, put more Asians behind the camera

"Crazy Rich Asians" was a standout cinematic and commercial success, but a rare one. Asian representation on screen may have improved in recent...

09.10.2024 1

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Karishma Vaswani

Pope Francis’ Asia trip is all about China

Pope Francis is making an Asia-Pacific tour that’s about more than spreading the word or connecting with the devout. It is a run-through for the...

11.09.2024 2

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Karishma Vaswani

Protests won’t change India's attitude toward rape

Protests against sexual violence are taking place across India to demand more protection for women in the world’s most populous nation. The...

22.08.2024 7

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Karishma Vaswani

Thailand’s democracy is on shaky ground

Thailand is facing yet another Groundhog Day. A prime minister was chosen by an elected parliament, only to be removed by a military coup or, as we...

21.08.2024 2

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Karishma Vaswani

The risky business of standing up to Beijing

The clashes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea is on everybody’s lips in Manila. Prayers broadcast on the radio plead to a...

18.07.2024 2

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Karishma Vaswani