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Military-civil fusion became a major irritant in China-U.S. relations, so Beijing stopped talking about it. But it didn't stop pursuing the strategy.
Several reports in recent weeks have revealed the extent of China’s active support for Iran.
China enables North Korean forced labor, which in turn fuels Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine.
The BNP's nomination list reflects a pointedly inclusive approach, while Jamaat’s selections reveal its alliance with the NCP is here to stay.
For some Chinese, studying in the U.S. is a welcome breath of freedom. But they are increasingly met not with open arms but with suspicion.
Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa’s recent visit to Kazakhstan forges a new model of Eurasian middle power resilience.
Yes, high-level summits are on hiatus. But the group continues to function in ways that are less visible, more functional, and potentially more...
The administrative change hints at China’s plan for greater integration with Afghanistan – and beyond to Central Asia.
The announcement was Washington's latest effort to combat Southeast Asia's multibillion-dollar online scamming industry.
The state election results stand to impact border enforcement, trade flows, and water negotiations, as well as political messaging on both sides of...
A pre-trial panel said that there were "substantial grounds" to believe that the 81-year-old was guilty of crimes against humanity linked to his...
The recently signed Major Defense Cooperation Partnership marks the beginning of a new phase in U.S.-Indonesia security relations.
As drones prove decisive in modern warfare, Kazakhstan is working to embed them in its military while slowly making a shift toward domestic...
The government of Sanae Takaichi may need to risk its political standing.
For Asia, the disruption to energy markets and global trade is immediate and consequential.
Timor-Leste’s accession has created a rare opening for ASEAN to clarify whether it stands for anything more than procedural restraint.
Despite consistent chatter about the need for diversification, Ashgabat has struggled to reach customers other than China given infrastructure...
PLAN port visits within China itself are normalizing naval engagement at home and reinforcing political messaging.
Increased diplomatic clout made mediation possible, but the real motivation is the potential devastation the war could cause to Pakistan itself.
To fully understand its significance, we must situate the Cabinet decision within both its historical context and the evolving international...
Securing a national win at the expense of a coherent EU strategy would be a self-defeating gamble for Spain.
The EU’s tool – branded as a “last resort measure” – is being used for the first time to cut off export of certain high-tech goods to Kyrgyzstan.
Kathmandu's new government was elected to right Nepal’s economic ship. It must now confront an external economic threat.
The Hormuz oil crisis has exacerbated a long-standing problem, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Anutin's government to address the ongoing...
As in 2025, Sara Duterte is accused of betraying public trust, misusing government funds, and plotting to assassinate the First Family.
Whether or not it was serious, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa's suggestion is a sign of how far the norm of freedom of peaceful navigation has been eroded by...
The party's platform clings to the U.S. alliance while ignoring its own commitment to self-reliance and the opportunities of the Asia-Pacific.
India’s energy security hinges on breaking its dependence on fossil fuels.
Amid the current conflict in the Middle East, President Lee Jae Myung said that "the need for cooperation between our nations has grown even greater."
“There have been no official statements from the Russian side yet, but from unofficial sources, we know it's true,” Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan...
Despite repeated loss of life, Rohingya migration by sea continues.
Pakistan’s brick kiln industry in particular is known for the peshgi system, which leaves workers forever trapped in debt – and vulnerable to...
Closing Suwung landfill is the right decision. But the government has yet to provide sustainable alternatives for Bali's waste.
A country insulates itself from China at its own peril, at least economically. The road to making America great again must go through Beijing.
Despite the campaign rhetoric, so far, there are no concrete signs of a rapprochement with Taiwan by Honduras’ new government.
Insights from Eyck Freymann.
Even before President Lai’s Eswatini visit was canceled, labor rights lawsuits, abuse allegations, and free speech concerns were bubbling under the...
Views of the Iran crisis vary from the perspectives of U.S. allies in Asia, Central Asia’s oil exporters, and South Asia’s perpetual foes, India...
The region offers a market with untapped potential for streaming entertainment, and one where disposable income is likely to rise in the years to...
Migration enables Uzbek women to renegotiate traditional gender roles and assume greater economic responsibility, even if their experiences are shaped...
Doubts about U.S. credibility are making arms purchases harder to sustain.
It clubbed an already passed amendment on women’s reservation with the controversial amendment to delimit electoral boundaries. The ploy flopped.
Amid Tokyo’s arms export shift, one massive potential market still remains untapped.
Zholdasbay Sagidullayev allegedly approached a district police department building and repeatedly shouted, "Alga, Karakalpakstan!"
The PLA is sending military signals amid the Philippines-U.S. Balikatan exercise and ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
After two consecutive NPT RevCons failed to muster consensus, Vietnam’s U.N. ambassador – and the president-designate of the 11th Review...
Marcus Tantau from Templeton Research offers fresh insights into the region's economies as they reel from the impacts of the Hormuz oil crisis.
With the Iran war simmering, U.S. officials will seek to reassure Asian allies that they remain a reliable and committed partner.
ASEAN Beat | Economy | Southeast Asia Thailand to Accelerate Planning on ‘Land Bridge’ Project, Minister Says Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat...
The country's conflict is not forgotten, but has suffered from a perception of irrelevance compared to other unfolding crises.
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