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Worryingly, the current rumblings resemble the disputes that preceded major outbreaks of fighting in July and December.

Rather than delivering balanced gains, the landmark free trade agreement has created growing trade deficits for Indonesia.

The abduction and murder of Lao dissidents have become alarmingly frequent, often coinciding with events of national significance.

Adams' "alpha male" posturing and pro-Israel comments set off alarms in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country where sympathy for the Palestinian cause is widespread.

Swift support in times of crisis has made the nation one of New Delhi’s few remaining close partners in the region.

Shen Yun is at the center of a deeper and increasingly consequential struggle over culture, representation, and political voice in the transnational Chinese world.

Insights from Maria Shagina.

Bhumjaithai’s election win and coalition deal signal a resurgence of establishment politics, shaped by border tensions, nationalist rhetoric, and unresolved constitutional reform.

Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. said the complaint cited the risks posed to “American investments which are being performed through Kazakhstan.”

The official primetime news broadcast of China’s state broadcaster essentially act as a mouthpiece for the Iranian regime, while packaging their narrative in language tailored to Beijing’s strategic agenda.

Two otherwise unrelated events highlight a significant strategic risk in Peru for the United States and the region.

The generational shift that the Ninth Party Congress signaled is noticeable: Kim’s old mentors and advisors inside the regime have stepped aside – whether willingly or not – to make room for his allies and new prospects. 

Islamabad is now increasingly claiming that these groups pose a threat not just to Pakistan but to the world.

India played an important behind-the-scenes role in brokering the U.K.-Mauritius deal over the Chagos Archipelago. Trump has now criticized that deal.

If weaning India away from Russia is a European dream, it is perhaps being led by France.

The hasty transition from a crypto ban to its sweeping adoption is naturally generating skepticism.

Amid tariffs and geopolitical headwinds, Japan's trade data shows new patterns emerging – led by food products, tourism-linked consumption, and advanced manufacturing.

Cooling domestic demand and soaring raw material costs are weighing down Chinese electric vehicle companies.

Members of Congress have both the authority and responsibility to act by passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act. 

The prime minister’s latest comments suggest a dual-track strategy: strengthening Japan’s conventional capabilities and defense industry while drawing a firm line against nuclear weapons.