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Under Trump 2.0, the Quad’s Real Challenge to China Is Economic, Not Military

Sun, 07/06/2026 - 18:40
The grouping is unlikely to harden into an “Asian NATO.” For Beijing, the more consequential contest is over supply chains, technology standards, and the rules of the Indo-Pacific economy.

Oh Se-hoon Becomes Seoul’s Mayor for the 5th Time

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 18:28
Why Seoul picked the PPP incumbent yet again, and what it means for the city.

Beijing’s Shadow Networks in Okinawa

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 17:58
Organized crime groups with roots in Taiwan have become a useful tool for the CCP – in Taiwan and, increasingly, abroad.

The North Korea Succession Issue

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 17:34
Is a teenage girl being positioned as North Korea's next leader?

Uzbekistan, Russia Celebrate Start of Nuclear Power Plant Construction… Again

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 17:07
Tashkent and Moscow celebrated the start of construction on the plant – two months after the companies involved celebrated the same thing.

Bolivia’s Troubled Path With China

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 17:07
Chinese activities in Bolivia have deteriorated remarkably from their heyday under the populist leftist governments of Evo Morales and Luis Arce.

The Bipolar Trap: The Real Danger in the Trump-Xi Era

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 17:04
The challenge is not just preventing war between China and the U.S. It’s how to prevent their rivalry from becoming the sole organizing principle of international politics.

Why Did Nepali PM Balendra Shah Call on UK to ‘Take an Interest’ in an India-Nepal Dispute?

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 16:56
The controversial comment was made on the eve of ruling party chief Ravi Lamichhane’s visit to India.

India’s Eye in the Sky: The Rise of a State-Deep Tech Startup Space Partnership

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 16:01
India’s deep tech space startups are transforming the country’s space ambitions, as the state increasingly supports private innovation to strengthen India’s strategic and economic position in the global space race.

Pacific Nations Adopt First Regional Climate Relocation Framework

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 15:39
Pacific governments have launched the world's first regional framework for planned climate relocation, creating new guidance for communities facing displacement from rising seas, coastal erosion, and intensifying storms.

Pete Hegseth’s Missed Chance to Reassure – and Deter – on Taiwan

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 15:17
The U.S. defense secretary failed to mention Taiwan once during his closely-watched speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Could a Democratic Mid-Term Win Upset the China-US Detente?

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 14:56
If Democrats ride a “blue wave” to reclaim the House in November’s mid-term elections – a distinct possibility – U.S. China policy will become dangerously volatile.

Why China Weaponized the Thucydides Trap

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 14:50
It is no surprise that Beijing is now embracing this construct, hoping to shift the responsibility for stability and avoiding escalation onto Washington.

Bhutan’s Development Model Faces Its Hardest Test

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 14:37
Today, Bhutan’s development model faces pressures that may overwhelm the deliberate gradualism that has long defined its approach.

Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea Amid Deepening Three-Way Alliance

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 14:13
For the first time in seven years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8 – closely following his separate summits with the U.S. and Russian presidents.

Kyrgyzstan Elected to UN Security Council For First Time In Country’s History

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 13:58
Kyrgyzstan, the second Central Asian country ever to be elected as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, was propelled to victory on the back of a wave of diplomatic support from its neighbors, Turkiye, and Muslim states.

Myanmar’s Military Is Turning to Russia to Revive Its Stalled Cyber Dream

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 07:26
Could the stalled Yatarnapon Cyber City project be set for an injection of Russian assistance?

US Forced Labor Ruling Does Not Reflect Vietnam’s Efforts, Govt Says

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 06:59
Hanoi is now the subject of three separate U.S. trade probes, which will likely introduce new areas of tension into ongoing trade talks.

Fixing AI in Conflict

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 06:27
We already have the tools.

How Myanmar Fits Into India’s Troubled Neighborhood Policy

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 05:23
Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to India may help Delhi seal deals with the military-backed government. But it has angered pro-democracy forces in Myanmar.

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