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Charting the Future of the Indonesian Military’s Involvement in Counterterrorism

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 14:01
While TNI’s past counterterrorism involvement has proved beneficial, it is important not to overlook how a further expansion of its role could complicate existing efforts.

As Cambodia Cracks Down, Cyberscam Networks Test Sri Lanka

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 10:27
What happens next will determine whether the island is a temporary refuge for foreign cybercriminals or becomes part of Asia’s cybercrime infrastructure.

Cambodia-Thailand Relations, Not Myanmar, Will Define ASEAN’s Immediate Future

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 07:25
The ongoing conflict between the two member states is a direct challenge to the Southeast Asian bloc's founding purpose.

Three Characteristics of China’s Criticism of the Takaichi Administration

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:58
Beijing’s campaign against Tokyo is unlike anything seen before.

Philippine Defense Secretary Vows to Defend Nation’s Interests After China Sanctions

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:52
The country's Department of Foreign Affairs said that the sanctions against Gilberto Teodoro Jr. are “an unfriendly act" that "further complicates" bilateral relations.

Has the Japan-DPRK Pyongyang Declaration Been Abandoned?

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:26
A quiet revision to Chongryon’s platform carries significant implications for Tokyo.

Thai Court Sentences 2 Men to Death For Involvement in 2015 Erawan Shrine Bombing

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 02:52
The attack on the popular tourist attraction in central Bangkok killed 20 people and injured around 120 more.

Japan and South Korea Navigate a Turbulent World

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 00:43
Two neighbors, one alliance, and a great deal of uncertainty.

AUKUS After AUKMIN: The Test Beyond Washington

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 00:09
While the U.S. remains the dominant partner in AUKUS, closer collaboration between Canberra and London will be vital to its success.

What’s the Philippine Senate Drama All About?

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 23:56
The country's upper house has become highly polarized, creating doubts about the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

The Yuan’s Quiet Advance on Commodity Pricing

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 23:24
A miner paid in yuan has a reason to borrow in yuan, and a miner indebted in yuan has a reason to price in it.

What Is the Threshold for Action?: A Question Afghanistan Asks the World

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 22:59
How long must the Taliban continue internal repression and support for terrorist groups before the international community recognizes the real scale of the threat? 

Xi’s Summit with Kim: Views from the Neighborhood

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 20:50
By keeping neighbors guessing about his intentions and avoiding any concessions, it is Kim who appears to have gained the most from the Chinese leader's visit.

The Geopolitics of China-Israel Trade and Investment

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 19:38
Insights from Tomer Fadlon.

Explaining the Philippines’ Defeat in the UN Security Council Election

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 19:28
The country's loss to Kyrgyzstan points to shifting coalitions within the U.N. and exposes the limits of alliance politics in multilateral settings.

What to Make of the Emergence of a Russia-Taliban Security Alliance

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 16:57
While the agreement may serve the immediate security interests of both parties, it also has the potential to alter regional geopolitical dynamics.

China’s ‘Special Mission’ Aircraft Boom

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 16:47
The Chinese military is fielding an increasingly broad range of “special mission” aircraft, which have advanced in both quantity and quality over the past decade.

Why Was Xi Jinping in North Korea?

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 15:30
The seven-year gap since Xi’s previous visit to North Korea suggests a cooling in bilateral relations. What does it mean that he made the trip to Pyongyang at last?

How Tuvalu Is Rewriting the Rules of Statehood

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 15:04
As rising seas threaten its territory, the Pacific nation is leading an unprecedented effort to ensure sovereignty can survive climate change.

Climate Change and the Future of Central Asia-South Asia Connectivity 

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 14:34
The region’s ambitious connectivity and energy projects were conceived in a different climatic reality.

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