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Bangladesh’s Myanmar Border Challenge Is No Longer Just About the Rohingya

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 14:11
Bangladeshis are being abducted and killed by the Arakan Army, the de facto authority in areas along the border. But Dhaka can’t use official channels to talk to a non-state actor.

Why Modi’s Great Nicobar Project is a Recipe for Disaster

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 11:39
It will open the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to loot and plunder. It involves felling 15 million trees and encroaching upon the land of the reclusive Shompen tribals.

Why UMNO is the Biggest Beneficiary of Malaysia’s PAS-Bersatu Divorce

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 07:15
The fracturing of the opposition camp could give Malaysia's grand old party a springboard back to federal prominence.

Why the Indo-Pacific Trade Hinges on East Africa

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 06:54
The region's ports, sea lanes, and gas fields have become an important part of geopolitical competition, from the Gulf to the Pacific Ocean.

Philippine Foreign Secretary Says She Will Meet Myanmar Opposition Groups Soon

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 06:25
The announcement comes as ASEAN member states move to normalize their relations with the new "civilian" government in Naypyidaw.

Philippines Urges China to Remove ‘Movable Platform’ at Disputed South China Sea Shoal

Thu, 11/06/2026 - 05:59
The country's coast guard said that the structure, which first appeared on satellite images on May 25, may be supporting unauthorized marine research.

Patent Trolls and What’s Next in Tech Competition with China

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 18:56
The country's share of global patent filings has grown rapidly in recent years, part of a deliberate strategy to make IP and patents a new tool of economic competition.  

Why the India-Oman CEPA is Special

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 17:36
Much of Oman’s coastline lies outside the Strait of Hormuz. With CEPA kicking in on June 1, India will be looking to benefit from the agreement and Oman’s geography.

What the Hormuz Energy Crisis is Teaching Taiwan About Marine Insurance

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 16:53
Taipei’s energy supply is secured for now, but it faces a separate concern of whether insurers will cover the ships that are needed to deliver it.

Democratizing Technology: India Stack 3.0 and the Future of Digital Public Infrastructure

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:53
Dr. Pramod Varma joins host Tushar Shetty to discuss the design philosophy and the next stages of India's Digital Public Infrastructure.

Australia-Germany 2+2 Ministerial Highlights an Expanding Network of Partners

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:38
Canberra likely hopes that its relationship with Berlin will come to hold a similar importance as those with Washington, London, and Tokyo.

A Death in Detention Puts Tajikistan’s Police on Trial

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:18
Six Dushanbe officers face a rare prosecution over the death of Maksudjon Saidov in custody but none of them is charged with torture.

Ethnic Restaurants and Immigrant Entrepreneurs Facing Crisis Under Japan’s New Visa Rules

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 13:55
While the government views the new rules as a necessary measure to curb abuse, some observers worry that they may also deter genuine entrepreneurs. 

Can Northeast Asia’s New Geopolitical Reality Create Opportunities for Mongolia?

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 22:16
Within the emerging geopolitical landscape, Mongolia may have opportunities to diversify its economic partners.

Long Night Over Hualien: The China Threat Through the Eyes of Taiwan’s Indigenous Peoples

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 19:25
“The current situation is not the fruit of our choosing, but of history itself.” 

Why Does the G7 Keep Inviting India to its Summits?

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 16:55
India’s recurring invitations reveal as much about New Delhi’s ambitions as about the G7’s adaptation to the changing times.

As Integration in the Greater Bay Area Accelerates, Small Businesses in Macau Suffer

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 16:13
Drawn by lower prices, a wider variety of products and convenience, Macau’s residents have taken to spending in mainland China.

The Democratic Dilemma in South Korea’s Local Election Ballot Shortage

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 15:33
President Lee sold Korean democracy abroad as a system that fixes itself. Now his party and the administration have to prove it by holding the election commission to account without handing the conspiracy theorists a win.

Xi and Kim Agree to Strengthen ‘Strategic Relationship’ with Socialist Principles

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 14:27
Touting the achievements Pyongyang has made in recent years, Xi de facto recognized North Korea as a nuclear-armed state.

How Kazakhstan Uses the Stalling Board of Peace

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 13:56
Despite opting out of contributing the $1 billion fee required to become a permanent member of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, Kazakhstan has continued to publicly highlight its membership. 

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