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Food Poisoning Outbreaks Heap Pressure on Indonesia’s Free Meal Program

More than 6,000 schoolchildren have fallen ill since the launch of President Prabowo Subianto's flagship program, prompting calls for its suspension.

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Sebastian Strangio

Why Malaysia Should Build its Capacity to Mediate International Disputes

Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN has demonstrated both the potential and limitations of traditional diplomatic approaches.

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Teh Lip Li

Bangladesh’s Yunus Calls For Action to Prevent Rohingya Refugee ‘Catastrophe’

The festering humanitarian emergency in southeastern Bangladesh has been eclipsed by a succession of regional and global crises.

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Sebastian Strangio

World Bank Recommends Bold Reforms to Restart Pakistan’s Poverty Reduction Efforts

Feeble economic reforms have left 42 percent of Pakistan’s aspiring middle class struggling to stay afloat.

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Umair Jamal

Myanmar’s Election Gamble

Many in the international community have convinced themselves there is little downside to the regime’s fraudulent election, but perverse incentives...

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Andrew Nachemson

In India, the Battle for Free and Fair Elections Begins Long Before Election Day

There is a need to fix errors in electoral rolls, ensure an independent Election Commission, transparency in political funding, and guardrails...

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Milan Vaishnav

Will Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact Redefine Deterrence in the Arab Gulf?

Islamabad will need to figure out a balance between its primary commitments in South Asia and additional responsibilities in the tense region of...

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Afeera Firdous And Usama Nizamani

Bangladesh’s Democratic Transition: Learning from Tunisia’s Failed Promise

What critical lessons does the Arab Spring's ‘success story’ offer Dhaka?

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Rakib Al Hasan

How Ukraine Views Its Relations With China

China’s ever-closer ties with Russia have led to a marked deterioration in its engagement with Ukraine.

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Vita Golod And Dmytro Yefremov

Singapore Orders Meta to Clamp Down on Facebook Impersonation Scams

Singapore’s government has ordered U.S. tech giant Meta to put in place security measures to curb a spate of Facebook impersonation scams, giving...

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Sebastian Strangio

EU Expects to Finalize Trade Pacts With Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia in 2026

The European Union is “advancing” in free trade talks with the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said...

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Sebastian Strangio

The Trump Administration Talks Tough on China, But Enables the CCP’s Repressive Behaviors

Since taking office, the Trump administration has made repeated references and centered a significant part of its foreign policy around responding...

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Racqueal Legerwood

Trump’s Bagram Gambit and Its Regional Fallout

When U.S. President Donald Trump stood beside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers earlier this month and vowed to “ get back ” Bagram...

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Natasha Matloob And Farhad Sultani

The Xibei Case: Understanding China’s Great Restaurant Debate

A post-meal complaint went viral in China and quickly escalated into a nationwide debate, drawing widespread public participation and even...

friday 10

Xue Zhang And Peixi Xu

How Trump Advances China’s Preferences for the International Order

U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term is a welcome boon for Beijing. His “America First” approach – ultra-nationalist, anti-multilateral, and...

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Richard Ghiasy

What Did Australian Prime Minister Albanese Say at UNGA?

When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during the General Debate in New York this...

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Grant Wyeth

The Tortoise and the Hare: A Tale of the Myanmar Military and the National Unity Government

“At this point in time, it feels like every so-called modern person is taking shots at the NUG.” So said Yee Mon, the defense minister of Myanmar’s...

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Dominic Oo

Islamists Sweep Students’ Union Elections in Key Universities in Bangladesh

The Shibir’s victories reveal the extent to which the Jamaat and its affiliates have gained influence in Bangladesh’s educational institutions.

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Mubashar Hasan

Discrimination Persists for Foreigners Who Obtain Japanese Citizenship

Kikajin (帰化人) is the Japanese term for a person who has become a naturalized citizen. What is intended to be a neutral term categorizing newly...

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Xiaochen Su

As China Seeks to Remake Global Governance, Its UN Diplomacy Is Changing

On September 23, the United Nations General Assembly convened for the annual General Debate in New York. The city was crowded with foreign...

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Shannon Tiezzi, Yuan Xunhui, And Zhang Juan

The RSS at 100: The Pan-Hindutva Force Behind Modi’s BJP

It was not an exaggeration when Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day speech on August 15, called the Rashtriya Swayamsevak...

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Snigdhendu Bhattacharya

Taiwan’s Waning Sense of Urgency on Defense – and How to Restore It

Taiwan faces a striking contradiction. While Beijing accelerates its military buildup and 2027 looms as a potential window for action against the...

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Yen-Chen (Calvin) Chu And Kuang-Cheng Hsu

Can Multilateralism Survive the Deep Seabed Mining Race?

The seabed is more than a new resource frontier; it is a test of whether multilateral rules can withstand the strain of great-power rivalry.

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Nong Hong

‘Zombie Vapes’ Are Sweeping Across Southeast Asia, Sparking a New Public Health Crisis

Peach oolong, pink guava, and passionfruit: these are flavors you’d expect to find in a bubble tea shop, not in a black market vape loaded with...

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Nicole Fan

Between ‘Throwing Bombs’ and ‘Lying Flat’: The Psychology of China’s Economy

As I calculated odds, discreetly signaled to my partner, and weighed risks amid ambiguity, I realized why Guandan – a card game known as “throwing...

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Marina Yue Zhang

India’s Bid for Global Quantum Leadership

As India pursues global leadership in technology spanning diverse sectors from semiconductors to digital public infrastructure , the country’s...

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Andrew Gordan

Every Government Needs Several Rival Tax Departments

I’ve recently become somewhat of a nerd when it comes to taxation – not an entirely unproductive rabbit hole to burrow down. There are some...

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David Hutt

Thai PM Anutin Affirms Intention to Dissolve Parliament in January

The new prime minister also announced several measures to revive the Thai economy and alleviate the cost of living.

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Sebastian Strangio

Zubaydullohi Roziq, Former Senior IRPT Figure, Dies in Prison in Tajikistan

The 83-year-old religious scholar was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment in 2015 on trumped-up charges.

25.09.2025 5

Kulobiddin Norov

The Real Meaning Behind China’s Viral UFO Video

While Russia has long made an effort to weaponize Western conspiracy theories to exacerbate mistrust and polarization in countries like the United...

25.09.2025 30

Luke M. Herrington

Kyrgyz Parliament Dissolves Itself, Early Elections on the Horizon

As soon as the Kyrgyz parliament sat down for its fall session in early September, there was talk of dissolving the body and holding an early...

25.09.2025 20

Catherine Putz

Rights on Demand: Asia’s Gig Economy Gets a Legal Upgrade

Gig work, symbolized by crowd work, on-demand work, and freelancing, has expanded rapidly worldwide. The convenience of being able to accept work...

25.09.2025 20

Yosuke Uchiyama

War Narratives in North Korea-Russia Cultural Diplomacy

As the popularity of Russian culture has declined in Western countries since 2022, Moscow has intensified its cultural ties with Asia, Africa, and...

25.09.2025 20

Nika Pasko

South Korea-US Relations Suffer the Aftermath of ICE’s Georgia Raid

In early September, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided the Hyundai-LG Energy Solution’s battery factory in Ellabell,...

25.09.2025 10

Eunwoo Lee

A US Congressional Delegation Just Visited China. More Should Follow.

This week, for the first time since 2019, lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives visited China. A delegation led by Rep. Adam Smith,...

25.09.2025 10

Edmund Downie

Rethinking Great Power Competition: The Rise of Central Asia as Middle Powers

Foreign policy experts prefer continuity to change, stability to volatility, the familiar to the unknown. International relations scholarship...

25.09.2025 10

Eric Rudenshiold

Panel Urges Japan to Use ‘Next-Generation Propulsion Systems’ in New Submarines

A Japanese Defense Ministry panel called for exploring the use of “next-generation propulsion systems” for new submarines equipped with vertical...

25.09.2025 7

Takahashi Kosuke

Striking While the Iron is Hot: The Global South’s Rare Earth Moment

In early April 2025, China weaponized its rare earth elements (REEs), restricting exports to the United States – and eventually the world – in...

25.09.2025 3

Hasarel Gallage

India’s Myanmar Minerals Gamble: Rare Earths, Rebels, and the China Challenge

India is eyeing Myanmar’s armed rebel Kachin Independence Army (KIA) as a potential new partner to source heavy rare-earth elements, Reuters...

25.09.2025 2

Wesley Alexander Hill

Malaysia’s Anwar Winds up Visit to Timor-Leste as ASEAN Membership Looms

The Malaysian leader was awarded Timor-Leste's highest honor “in recognition of his long-standing advocacy and Malaysia’s role in supporting the...

25.09.2025 7

Sebastian Strangio

Anti-corruption Revolutions Taunt Southeast Asia’s leaders

Across Southeast Asia, leaders of all stripes are keeping a close watch on the rapidly growing discontent of the region’s population. Autocrats,...

25.09.2025 3

Luke Hunt

An Australian Man Was Returned Home Without a Heart. Who Is to Blame?

Byron Haddow, 23, was found dead at his rented villa in Bali while on holiday in May.

25.09.2025 4

Aisyah Llewellyn

Preventing Simultaneous Contingencies in Europe and Asia

Both regions need to be prepared for a worst-case scenario.

25.09.2025 1

Tsuruoka Michito

Silencing Voices Ahead of Myanmar’s ‘Sham Election’

The military is bent on ensuring that its own narratives will dominate in the run up to its planned "election" in December and January.

25.09.2025 1

Nai Aue Mon

Will ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi Sanae Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister?

Takaichi’s popularity among LDP supporters stems from conservative bona fides. But her win would also be a landmark for gender equality.

24.09.2025 5

Daisuke Akimoto

Beyond Resumption of China-India Dialogue, Unresolved Issues Persist

Both Beijing and New Delhi have shown a willingness to re-engage, but they must address critical areas of concern before moving forward.

24.09.2025 3

Avinash Godbole

Central Asia Shows Up at the UN: What Did the Region’s Leaders Say?

Once again, all five Central Asian presidents attended the U.N. General Assembly to lay out their perspectives on an increasingly conflicted world.

24.09.2025 2

Catherine Putz

How Geoeconomics Is Shaping Policy in the US, EU, China, and India

Insights from Marcin Dadura.

24.09.2025 3

Mercy A. Kuo

South Korean President Introduces His Vision for Inter-Korean Relations in UN

Three months after taking the presidency, Lee Jae-myung introduced the "END" initiative during his address at the United Nations.

24.09.2025 2

Mitch Shin

South Korea Mulls the US Push for ‘Strategic Flexibility’

The top U.S. priority for alliance modernization is the one that causes the most concern for South Korea.

24.09.2025 2

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World Bank Recommends Bold Reforms to Restart Pakistan’s Poverty Reduction Efforts

Umair Jamal

Myanmar’s Election Gamble

Andrew Nachemson

In India, the Battle for Free and Fair Elections Begins Long Before Election Day

Milan Vaishnav

Will Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact Redefine Deterrence in the Arab Gulf?

Afeera Firdous And Usama Nizamani

Bangladesh’s Democratic Transition: Learning from Tunisia’s Failed Promise

Rakib Al Hasan

How Ukraine Views Its Relations With China

Vita Golod And Dmytro Yefremov

Singapore Orders Meta to Clamp Down on Facebook Impersonation Scams

Sebastian Strangio

EU Expects to Finalize Trade Pacts With Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia in 2026

Sebastian Strangio

The Trump Administration Talks Tough on China, But Enables the CCP’s Repressive Behaviors

Racqueal Legerwood

Trump’s Bagram Gambit and Its Regional Fallout

Natasha Matloob And Farhad Sultani

The Xibei Case: Understanding China’s Great Restaurant Debate

Xue Zhang And Peixi Xu

How Trump Advances China’s Preferences for the International Order

Richard Ghiasy

What Did Australian Prime Minister Albanese Say at UNGA?

Grant Wyeth

The Tortoise and the Hare: A Tale of the Myanmar Military and the National Unity Government

Dominic Oo

Islamists Sweep Students’ Union Elections in Key Universities in Bangladesh

Mubashar Hasan

Discrimination Persists for Foreigners Who Obtain Japanese Citizenship

Xiaochen Su

As China Seeks to Remake Global Governance, Its UN Diplomacy Is Changing

Shannon Tiezzi, Yuan Xunhui, And Zhang Juan

The RSS at 100: The Pan-Hindutva Force Behind Modi’s BJP

Snigdhendu Bhattacharya

Taiwan’s Waning Sense of Urgency on Defense – and How to Restore It

Yen-Chen (Calvin) Chu And Kuang-Cheng Hsu

Can Multilateralism Survive the Deep Seabed Mining Race?

Nong Hong

‘Zombie Vapes’ Are Sweeping Across Southeast Asia, Sparking a New Public Health Crisis

Nicole Fan

Between ‘Throwing Bombs’ and ‘Lying Flat’: The Psychology of China’s Economy

Marina Yue Zhang

India’s Bid for Global Quantum Leadership

Andrew Gordan

Every Government Needs Several Rival Tax Departments

David Hutt

Thai PM Anutin Affirms Intention to Dissolve Parliament in January

Sebastian Strangio

Zubaydullohi Roziq, Former Senior IRPT Figure, Dies in Prison in Tajikistan

Kulobiddin Norov

The Real Meaning Behind China’s Viral UFO Video

Luke M. Herrington

Kyrgyz Parliament Dissolves Itself, Early Elections on the Horizon

Catherine Putz

Rights on Demand: Asia’s Gig Economy Gets a Legal Upgrade

Yosuke Uchiyama

War Narratives in North Korea-Russia Cultural Diplomacy

Nika Pasko

South Korea-US Relations Suffer the Aftermath of ICE’s Georgia Raid

Eunwoo Lee

A US Congressional Delegation Just Visited China. More Should Follow.

Edmund Downie

Rethinking Great Power Competition: The Rise of Central Asia as Middle Powers

Eric Rudenshiold

Panel Urges Japan to Use ‘Next-Generation Propulsion Systems’ in New Submarines

Takahashi Kosuke

Striking While the Iron is Hot: The Global South’s Rare Earth Moment

Hasarel Gallage

India’s Myanmar Minerals Gamble: Rare Earths, Rebels, and the China Challenge