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Why caste still matters in Indian politics
Narendra Modi must rethink his approach to Hinduism’s social hierarchy
Modi’s new normal
How will India’s new coalition government work?
Narendra Modi’s cabinet signals continuity, but may soon face unfamiliar difficulties
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How the Philippines is turning the water-cannon on China
Ferdinand Marcos’s flip is a huge gift to America. But dangers lie ahead
Old ghosts, new nightmare
Rohingya are being forced to fight in Myanmar’s civil war
The army that used to massacre them is now press-ganging them
Two wars on want
Will India’s new government turbocharge the fight against poverty?
India and China have taken very different approaches to the problem
India’s poll
A shock election result in India humbles Narendra Modi
Instead of strongman rule an uncertain era of coalition government beckons
India’s election
Exit polls point to a crushing victory for Narendra Modi
The BJP is expected to extend its reach across India
A protest against parliament
Some Taiwanese worry that their lawmakers may sell them out to China
They are protesting against the legislature awarding itself greater powers
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Want to stop a third world war? Pick up the phone
America’s and China’s defence ministers will meet in Singapore. They need to talk more
Monetising minerals
Australia joins the industrial arms race
The government hopes to spend its way to a future as a green superpower
Diplomatic inertia
Is America giving Narendra Modi an easy ride?
The West is struggling to balance interests and values in India