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China Calls on Cambodia and Thailand to Resolve Border Conflict

China Calls on Cambodia and Thailand to Resolve Border Conflict

China stands ready to help Thailand and Cambodia resolve their bitter border dispute, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said yesterday, after...

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Sebastian Strangio

Gambling and Philippine Politics

Gambling and Philippine Politics

A specter is haunting Philippine politics today: the specter of gambling, which is being linked to youth addiction, unethical use of public funds,...

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Mong Palatino

The Last Actress of Kabul’s Theater Stage

Nafeesa Nafees is perhaps the only female actor from Afghanistan’s National Theater (Kabul Nendari), once the second-largest in Asia, still living...

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Freshta Jalalzai

A Vietnamese Dissident Marks One Year of Unjust Imprisonment

A Vietnamese Dissident Marks One Year of Unjust Imprisonment

Nguyen Chi Tuyen just wanted to raise his voice. Like a citizen. Like a patriot. In doing so, he became one of Vietnam’s most prominent activists....

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Danielle Ranucci

Why Was a Kazakh Military Attache’s Assistant Detained in Poland?

Why Was a Kazakh Military Attache’s Assistant Detained in Poland?

Kazakhstan’s Defense Ministry confirmed this week that an employee of the Kazakh military attaché’s office has been detained in Poland. Kazakh...

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Catherine Putz

Will WTO Membership Make Doing Business in Uzbekistan Any Easier?

As Tashkent homes in on WTO accession next year, many arcane Karimov-era trade practices remain widespread, frustrating foreign companies looking...

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Bryn Windsor

The First Lee-Trump Summit: Addressing the North Korea Issue

When the new U.S. and South Korean presidents meet, they should focus on creative solutions for reaching out to North Korea.

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Seung-Whan Choi

Prabowo in Paris: Beyond the Parade, Geopolitical Synergies

When the Indonesian president served as guest of honor for Bastille Day, it reflected a growing diplomatic, political, and military convergence...

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Eric Frécon And Paco Milhiet

Beyond Sanseito: Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric in Japan’s Upper House Election

Japan’s upper house election in July 2025 drew widespread attention to Sanseito , a right-wing party that campaigned using anti-foreigner...

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Peter Chai

One Belt, One Road, One Chilean Headache

Chile's next president will have to decide how to handle growing Chinese investment in Chile's critical resources.

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Martin Brown

The US Is Pumping the Brakes on EVs. That’s a Victory for China.

The US Is Pumping the Brakes on EVs. That’s a Victory for China.

On September 30, Biden-era tax credits promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption and innovation will come to a screeching halt. Despite helping boost...

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Stephen Cheney And Katherine Yusko

Why Ishiba Shigeru Is Not Resigning

Traditionally, LDP leaders who faced major electoral setbacks have stepped down. Ishiba has no intention of following that precedent.

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Jio Kamata

Pakistan’s Military Exploited Afghan Refugees as ‘Cannon Fodder’ for Decades: Ex-Senator

Labeling Pakistan’s generals as "war contractors," former Senator Afrasiab Khattak accused them of perpetuating instability for strategic gain at a...

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Ali Ahmad Safi

Can India Survive the Trade War? 

Trump’s tariff onslaught has forced India into a precarious position, and New Delhi is employing three strategies in tandem to get out of it.

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Eleanor Hume And Kyle Rutter

Clouds Over China: A Challenge to Intelligence Gathering 

China takes advantage of persistent cloud cover to mask its movement of military assets and materiel. That’s a problem for Taiwan.

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Jason Wang And Marvin Hamor Bernardo

How the AI Race Is Rewiring the Digital Order

The contest is no longer model versus model; it is about who controls the plumbing of the digital world – chips and data centers – and,...

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Marina Yue Zhang

New Zealand Tightens Defense Ties With Australia – and Beyond

The Luxon government is shoring up its relationship with its only ally, while also expanding its role in security groupings like NATO and the Five...

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Mina Pollmann

America’s Support for Taiwan Is at a Critical Juncture

Reluctance in Taiwan – particularly by the KMT – to prioritize adequate defense spending risks fundamentally undermining U.S. support for Taiwan.

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Alexander B. Gray

The Indian Army’s Pakistan-Centric Restructuring

The reorganization is part of the Indian Army’s strategy to instill confidence in the political leadership that it can conduct cross-border...

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Usman Haider

Why Narendra Modi’s Upcoming Visit to Japan Is Strategically Significant

As the geopolitical landscape continues to shift, the Japan-India partnership will remain a vital anchor for regional stability.

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Simran Walia

Taliban Rule Hits 4 Years as Global Divide Deepens

Despite the urgency of the crises in Afghanistan, the international community's response has been fragmented and divided.

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Baktash Siawash

How a New Indian Taxi Service Plans to Push Back Uber, Ola, and Empower Drivers

Backed by cooperatives, Bharat taxi aims to be a ride-hailing platform where drivers are not just service providers but also co-owners of the...

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Satyendra Pandey And Pratik Modi

Philippines Opens Campaign Period in Landmark Bangsamoro Regional Elections

Philippines Opens Campaign Period in Landmark Bangsamoro Regional Elections

The Philippines yesterday announced the opening of the two-month election campaign period in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (...

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Sebastian Strangio

Thailand’s Harsh Struggle With Cambodia

Thailand’s Harsh Struggle With Cambodia

As an outsider to a conflict, it’s always difficult when the pressure from warring states is tugging away with righteous claims of being wronged....

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Luke Hunt

Taiwan Is More Than a Sideshow in Australia’s Indo-Pacific Strategy 

Taiwan Is More Than a Sideshow in Australia’s Indo-Pacific Strategy 

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent visit to China signals that the two nations’ bilateral rapprochement is gaining momentum....

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Elena Yi-Ching Ho

August 15, 2021: The Return of Darkness for Afghanistan

August 15 holds a solemn place in the collective memory of the Afghan people as a symbol of state collapse, the onset of darkness, and the failure...

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Adila Ayoub Hakimi

China-US Policy Signaling and Perceptions

China-US Policy Signaling and Perceptions

The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their...

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Mercy A. Kuo

Taiwan’s Path to True Energy Resilience 

Decentralized microgrids and renewable energy sources could be an effective strategic shield for Taiwan.

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Milena De Andrade

How South Korea’s ‘MASGA’ Proposal Could Reshape US Shipbuilding

South Korea offered in trade negotiations to “Make American Shipbuilding Great Again.” It could mark a new phase for the alliance.

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Jihoon Yu

80 Years After WW2, Japan Again Finds Itself in Uncharted Waters

80 Years After WW2, Japan Again Finds Itself in Uncharted Waters

August is a month of remembrance for Japan. On August 6, 1945, Japan became the first (and so far only) country in the world that has ever been...

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Yuki Tatsumi

The Hidden Impact of the Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict

As politicians maneuver in Bangkok and Phnom Penh, the world must not forget the innocent lives that have been lost.

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Thanida Piyachot

Three Decades On, the Korean Wave Continues to Build Momentum

Three Decades On, the Korean Wave Continues to Build Momentum

The global popularity of Korean culture is no longer a new phenomenon. This year alone, “K-Pop Demon Hunters” became the most-watched animated...

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Seongeun Lee

Hindutva Violence Targeting India’s Christians Is Growing

Hindutva Violence Targeting India’s Christians Is Growing

On July 25, two Catholic nuns, Vandana Francis and Preethy Mary, along with a tribal man, Sukaman Mandavi, were arrested at Durg railway station in...

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Sudha Ramachandran

It Was an Uprising, Not a Revolution, Says Bangladesh’s ‘July Declaration’

It Was an Uprising, Not a Revolution, Says Bangladesh’s ‘July Declaration’

On August 5, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government Muhammad Yunus read out the much-awaited July Declaration in a public program at the...

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Shafi Md Mostofa

Myanmar’s Rakhine State Sees ‘Dramatic Rise’ in Hunger Due to Conflict, Aid Cuts

Myanmar’s Rakhine State Sees ‘Dramatic Rise’ in Hunger Due to Conflict, Aid Cuts

Myanmar’s conflict-torn Rakhine State has witnessed a “dramatic rise in hunger” due to the continuing civil war and funding cuts from major foreign...

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Sebastian Strangio

Philippines Says Chinese Fighter Tailed Patrol Aircraft Over South China Sea

Philippines Says Chinese Fighter Tailed Patrol Aircraft Over South China Sea

A Chinese jet fighter “intercepted” a Philippine aircraft during a patrol flight over a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippines...

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Sebastian Strangio

Are Rigged Voter Rolls Robbing Indian Democracy?

Rahul Gandhi’s national campaign against voter list fraud is perhaps less about making a comeback and more about saving Indian democracy.

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Ajay Gudavarthy

The Russia-Ukraine War Has Made North Korea More Dangerous

The Russia-Ukraine War Has Made North Korea More Dangerous

The war between Russia and Ukraine is taking place in Europe, but its security implications are increasingly being felt in Asia, too. North Korea...

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Adam Simpson

Trump Is Pushing India-US Ties to the Brink for Personal Gain

Rather than any economic or geopolitical goal, Trump's tariffs seem to be driven by his personal frustrations.

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Prisie L Patnayak And Harshit Prajapati

The August 5, 2024 Massacre: A Rohingya Survivor’s Photographs

The life of one refugee, before and after a devastating drone attack on the banks of the Naf River.

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Ayub Khan And Shafiur Rahman

Malaysian Court Clears Former PM Najib to Seek Review of Purported House Arrest Order

The ex-leader alleges that the Malaysian government has covered up the existence of the order, an addendum to a royal pardon granted to him last year.

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Sebastian Strangio

Thailand Claims Another Soldier Injured by Landmine Along Cambodian Border

Thailand Claims Another Soldier Injured by Landmine Along Cambodian Border

Another Thai soldier was injured by a landmine near the Cambodian border yesterday, Thailand’s army said, the second such incident to have taken...

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Sebastian Strangio

A Climate Lawsuit by Farmers Seeks to Hold South Korea’s Largest Emitter Accountable

A Climate Lawsuit by Farmers Seeks to Hold South Korea’s Largest Emitter Accountable

A group of Korean farmers has filed a landmark lawsuit in South Korea seeking financial compensation for climate-related damage. The target is...

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Yeny Kim And Yi Hyun Kim

China and the US-Nvidia Deal: National Security for Sale?

China and the US-Nvidia Deal: National Security for Sale?

For several years – especially since the United States banned ZTE and Huawei in 2018 and 2019, respectively – U.S. export controls on cutting-edge...

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Megha Shrivastava

Facing Charges of Pro-Government Bias, India’s Election Commission Hinders Transparency

Over 100,250 fake voters were included in the electoral roll of one assembly segment, Mahadevapura. Such voter list fraud happened in other...

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Snigdhendu Bhattacharya

Tanks and Interests: Why Russia and India May Build the Future of Armor Together

India is considering a proposal to co-develop Russia’s T-14 Armata main battle tank. The deal has an obvious logic for both sides.

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Andrew Latham

CNRS@CREATE in Singapore: A Model for Global Collaboration

Cross-continental science drives real-world solutions through collaborative innovation.

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Boris Johnson’s Visit Is Just One Sign of the UK’s Changing Approach to Taiwan 

The former U.K. prime minister’s visit highlights Taiwan’s growing role in British foreign policy in 2025.

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Max Dixon

Japan Voted for Change. What Does that Mean for the US Alliance?

Japan Voted for Change. What Does that Mean for the US Alliance?

On July 20, Japan held the election for its House of Councillors, the upper house of the Diet. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and...

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Hiroaki Kato

Integrating New Sources, Voices, and Perspectives in Singapore’s History

Integrating New Sources, Voices, and Perspectives in Singapore’s History

History is not a fixed narrative. It involves evolving accounts of the past shaped by those who lived it, along with those who remember, interpret,...

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Edmund Lim