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China’s ‘People-to-People’ Diplomacy Targets the Global South

Engagements with media, think tanks, and academia form an essential – but often overlooked – element of China's foreign policy.

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César Eduardo Santos

Assessing the J-35A: The Chinese Air Force’s New Stealth Fighter

After its official reveal at the Zhuhai Airshow, what do we know about China's new fifth-generation fighter?

yesterday 7

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Rick Joe

Is China Ready for the Trump Trade War 2.0?

If China is able to seize the opportunity to revitalize its domestic economy and invigorate the multilateral system, Trump’s trade war 2.0 could...

yesterday 7

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Yan Liang

Young Southeast Asians Are Slowly Nudging ASEAN Toward Change

Amid skepticism about the bloc’s ability to protect environmental and human rights, a new generation of activists remains hopeful.

yesterday 2

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Bryanna Entwistle

International Spotlight on Bangladesh as Rohingya Leader’s Case Heads to the UN

The case of Dil Mohammed, a prominent Rohingya spokesperson currently detained by Bangladeshi authorities, will be examined by the United Nations...

yesterday 1

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Shafiur Rahman

Myanmar Topped World For Landmine Casualties in 2023, Monitor Says

As its military fortunes slide, the Myanmar army has ramped up its use of antipersonnel mines.

yesterday 5

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Sebastian Strangio

Thinking About China’s Military Exercises Near Taiwan

What does Beijing hope to achieve?

yesterday 4

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Kawashima Shin

Myanmar: Situation Update with Paul Greening

Is China preparing to put boots on the ground to protect its investments in the country?

yesterday 1

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Luke Hunt

What Lies Behind Melbourne’s Rash of Firebombings?

Organized crime groups are capitalizing on the country's tobacco taxes, which are among the highest in the world.

yesterday 1

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Morgan Reinwald

Australia Gives a Firm ‘No’ to UK-US Agreement to Advance Nuclear Technology

The Albanese government declined to join its AUKUS partners in advancing the nuclear energy industry, sparking criticism from the opposition. 

yesterday 1

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Michelle Grattan

Indonesia’s PLN and the Clean Energy Conundrum

The state-owned utility has allowed private companies to expand the country's generating capacity, but it may take a different approach with solar.

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James Guild

India-Israel Defense and Security Cooperation 

Insights from Sujata Ashwarya. 

previous day 10

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Mercy A. Kuo

Asia-Pacific Gen-Zers at COP29

Across Asia and the Pacific, a new generation is attending the U.N. climate change conference to make their voices heard. These are some of their...

previous day 4

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Sacha Shaw

Fossil Gas is Not Compatible With Indonesia’s Net Zero Ambitions

The country's plans to use natural gas as a transitional fuel will hinder rather than help its green energy transition.

previous day 10

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Adila Isfandiari And Tata Mustasya

Lee Jae-myung’s Legal Perils Could Threaten His Presidential Bid 

Lee has been found guilty of violating election law, and more cases are still pending. What does this mean for the opposition leader’s political...

previous day 5

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Kenji Yoshida

Mauritius’ Parliamentary Elections Hold a Crucial Lesson for India

After a year of change in India’s neighboring governments, the case of Mauritius demonstrates the value of forging strong ties with all political...

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Radhey Tambi

Australia Holds the Key to a Fair Deal for Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste doesn’t have much, but it does have vast reserves of gas. Should it be able to be extracted in the name of climate justice?

previous day 6

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Shannon Brincat

Philippines, US Sign Military Intelligence Sharing Agreement

The pact could allow the Philippines to access more sophisticated weapons systems from its long-standing security ally.

previous day 7

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Sebastian Strangio

Why Does It Matter What We Call the Oppression of Afghan Women?

What we want is for the cruelty being endured by women and girls in Afghanistan to be called what it actually is: gender apartheid, and a crime...

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Nazila Jamshidi

Thailand to Begin Phase 2 of ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus in January

The Pheu Thai government has also promised to introduce debt relief measures and additional stimulus programs in a bid to kick start the economy.

previous day 8

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Sebastian Strangio

US-Philippine Relationship to ‘Transcend’ Changes in Administration, Austin Says

Donald Trump's return to the White House has stirred up questions about the future of Washington's support for the Philippines.

previous day 10

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Sebastian Strangio

Myanmar Rebel Leader Has Been Detained in China, Report Says

Peng Daxun, the head of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, is reportedly under house arrest in Yunnan.

monday 7

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Sebastian Strangio

Biden, Xi Reflect on Evolutions in China-US Relations in Their Final Meeting

With a presidential transition underway in the United States, both presidents stressed the value of stability in the relationship.

monday 9

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Shannon Tiezzi, Yuan Xunhui, And Zhang Juan

Prabowo’s Global Vision: Can the Indonesian Military Handle the Pressure?

The new president's ambitious defense diplomacy is placing intense operational demands on the country's armed forces.

monday 2

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Muhammad Fauzan Malufti

Can Trump’s Tariffs Slow Down China’s Push to Lead High-tech Supply Chains?

With the incoming president's renewed threats of massive tariffs on China, it’s worth revisiting whether such policies actually achieve the...

monday 10

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Yingfan Chen And Dingding Chen

How ASEAN’s Cybersecurity Push Could Protect People and Economies

As cybersecurity threats rise across Southeast Asia, new ASEAN initiatives target scam prevention, infrastructure security, and economic and social...

monday 10

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Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman

Trump 2.0 and the Future of the Taiwan Strait Conflict 

Trump’s return to the White House, along with his hawkish advisers, will have Beijing expecting a conflict – and acting accordingly.

monday 10

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Juan Alberto Ruiz Casado

Vince Beiser on the Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future

“The energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables is a crucial part of the cure for climate change. But it’s a cure with brutal side...

monday 1

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Catherine Putz

Professor Keethaponcalan on Sri Lanka’s New Government

The NPP's “unprecedented win in this election could be easily called a peaceful coup by the voters.”

monday 6

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Sudha Ramachandran

Trump’s Hawkish Cabinet Could Be a Stepping Stone to Future Deals With China

By assembling a hawkish yet loyal Cabinet, Trump gains the short-term advantage of employing a “good cop, bad cop” approach to China.

monday 1

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Jiachen Shi

The NPP’s Rise and the Opposition’s Fall in Sri Lanka

The NPP obtained an unprecedented two-thirds majority in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections, benefitting massively from the opposition’s inertia...

monday 9

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Uditha Devapriya

As 45 Activists Face Life Sentences in Hong Kong, the World Must Respond

International governments must seriously consider how to adequately respond to both the sentencing of Hong Kong democrats and the trial of Jimmy Lai.

monday 6

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Megan Khoo

Biden’s Legacy on China

Having checked China in Asia, the Biden administration will be a hard act to follow, particularly given regional governments' skepticism of Trump.

monday 9

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Robert Sutter

The IMF Sends Laos a Reality Check Over Its Finances

The country's public debt is unsustainable, while inflation sits at 25 percent and the kip continues its freefall.

monday 5

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Luke Hunt

Rights Group Demands Investigation of Myanmar National’s Death in Thailand

The advocacy group Fortify Rights said that Thai soldiers were responsible for the torture and killing of Aung Ko Ko, 37, in January.

17.11.2024 10

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Sebastian Strangio

Philippines Inches Closer to Cooperating with the International Criminal Court

The Marcos administration's hardline position toward the ICC is beginning to soften as its feud with the Dutertes intensifies.

17.11.2024 10

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Mong Palatino

Leftist Coalition’s Seismic Victory Reshapes Sri Lanka’s Political Landscape

The National People’s Power won not only a two-thirds majority in parliament but also 21 of the country’s 22 electoral districts.

17.11.2024 2

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Rathindra Kuruwita

Microfinance Mouthpiece 60 Decibels Drops Case for Defense of Cambodia

The microfinance industry's own boosters are struggling to put a positive spin on the country's debt crisis.

17.11.2024 20

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David Whitehouse

China, Myanmar to Establish Joint Security Company, Reports Say

As the military junta loses ground, Beijing's concern about the fate of Chinese assets and personnel inside the country is growing.

17.11.2024 20

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Sebastian Strangio

The Political Instrumentalization of Bangladesh’s Hindu Community

Rather than addressing the challenges faced by Hindus, political parties – particularly the Awami League – have a history of politicizing their...

16.11.2024 10

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Shahadat Hossain

Japan’s 2 Trillion Yen AI Stimulus

Tokyo is poised to roll out a long-awaited stimulus package that will enable Japanese firms to gain global share in the fields of semiconductors...

16.11.2024 9

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Shashank S. Patel

Is Xi Jinping Undermining China’s Path to Tech Superiority?

Once a vibrant hub for entrepreneurial activity, China’s startup scene is now facing significant challenges as venture capital funding drops.

16.11.2024 10

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Deborah Lehr

The Risks of Oversimplifying Taiwan’s Defense Needs

Calls for Taiwan to allocate 5 or even 10 percent of its GDP to defense – popularized by figures like Donald Trump – risk oversimplifying...

16.11.2024 10

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Liu I-Chen

New Delhi’s Optimism Over Trump 2.0 Belies Underlying Fault Lines in India-US Relations

Beyond the Modi-Trump bromance, two perennial priorities for Trump – trade and immigration – are key flashpoints in the India-U.S. relationship.

16.11.2024 2

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Chietigj Bajpaee

From Tension to Understanding: Argentina-China Relations Under Milei

President Javier Milei’s openly critical stance toward China has evolved into an increasingly pragmatic collaboration.

16.11.2024 2

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Juan Manuel Harán

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