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Malaysian King Approves Imprisoned Former PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid

Mon, 21/09/2026 - 03:29
The royal pardon is likely to empower the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and widen the rifts within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's reformist coalition.

Chinese Data Centers Will Shape ASEAN’s AI Norms

Mon, 21/09/2026 - 00:11
Southeast Asian governments' reliance on foreign capital, expertise, and capacity could leave them vulnerable over the longer term.

India’s New Eye in the Sky: EOS-05 Satellite and What It Means for South Asia

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 21:18
EOS-05 is a single satellite that is part of a broader initiative of India to strengthen its ISR capabilities.

Abroad, India’s RSS Speaks of ‘Love.’ At Home, Its Affiliates Attack Christians.

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 19:50
From church vandalism to grave desecration, assaults against Christian minorities are increasing in the large state of West Bengal since the BJP, an RSS offshoot, came to power in May.

From Symbolism to Strategy: The Expanding Operational Role of Women in Baloch Militancy

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 19:23
The motivations of individual women who join militant organizations cannot be reduced to a single explanation. The organizational incentives are easier to identify.

Shipki La and the Battle Over the History of China-India Trade

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 19:14
The Chinese narrative attempts to erase the independent agency Tibet exercised before 1951, framing Shipki La as a historical link between China and India (not Tibet and India).

Infrastructure Gaps Test Pakistan’s Flagship CPEC Industrial Zone, Field Survey Finds

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 18:34
Even as investment tops 327 billion rupees, firms at Allama Iqbal Industrial City report inadequate wastewater infrastructure, unreliable utilities, and no public transport.

The Nexperia Case Was Actually a Success. Does Europe Know That?

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 17:26
A combination of media misunderstandings, Chinese distortions, and Dutch mistakes raise the risk that Europeans draw the wrong conclusions about economic security.

Making the Most Out of Growing US-Uzbekistan Trade and Investment 

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 17:00
Uzbekistan aims to attract greater U.S. investment, and is making its own investments in the United States. But it can’t forget the people. 

4 Fault Lines that Could Shape the Trump-Xi Summit

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 16:32
The tangible outcomes will be modest, but the stakes are high.

Drones Offer Central Asia an Escape From Foreign Dependency

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 15:59
Central Asian states should jointly develop drone capabilities to prepare for current and future security needs.

To Succeed in AI, South Korea Is Reinventing Its Developmental State Model

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 15:56
South Korea is betting big on universal AI access, using state activism and corporate collaboration to strengthen its position in the global AI race.

China Is Moving Toward a New Form of Coercion at Sea

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 15:16
China is pushing patrols into new waters near Taiwan, regularizing its presence, and deploying research vessels that can conduct military reconnaissance.

Where Does North Korea’s Nuclear Program Stand in 2026?

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 14:38
Here’s what satellite imagery and the IAEA are telling us.

Arrests and Court Appearances Heighten Political Tensions in the Philippines

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 10:21
What are the political implications of Martin Romualdez’s arrest, Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC appearance, and the new criminal case against Vice President Sara Duterte?

How Looming US Sanctions Test India

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 10:09
The passage of the Lindsey Graham Act in the House and Senate allows President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on exports from India to the US.

Indian Navy Augments Its Submarine Rescue Capability

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 10:00
Commissioned on August 31, INS Nipun significantly augments the Navy’s specialist diving, underwater intervention, salvage, and submarine rescue support capability.

Why Is Thailand Not Prosecuting Members of the Mauerberger Network?

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 07:42
One year after the South African national Benjamin Mauerberger and his network were first exposed, not one intermediary has been charged.

Why Malaysia Won’t Extradite Dr. Zakir Naik to India

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 07:28
Despite being wanted on various criminal charges in India, the Islamic preacher has become hugely popular since arriving in Malaysia in 2016.

Indonesian Parliamentary Committee Debates Changes to Fiscal Deficit Limit

Fri, 18/09/2026 - 07:17
Some lawmakers say that the current administration should have the right to a 3 percent ceiling in order to support its expansive economic agenda.

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