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Mon, 14/09/2026 - 17:04
The lack of explanation – or a new launch date – suggests critical challenges, not just bad weather.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 16:23
The exercise came a day after trilateral Freedom Edge drills ended and as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to seek a new summit with Kim Jong Un.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 15:54
The emerging contest in the region is between open political systems and “managed” political systems – where citizens are manipulated instead of simply repressed.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 15:09
South Korea is clearly ambitious about seizing potential economic and strategic opportunities from Arctic shipping. But the Arctic is also a geopolitical minefield.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 15:09
In its relentless attacks on Liberal Party MP, the One Nation party’s contempt for the rule of law is on full display.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:43
The CDP-Komeito alliance is breaking apart. But a return to resistance-oriented politics may not be the answer for Japan's opposition.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:38
This year, as Kyrgyzstan was busy showcasing its culture to the world, foreign countries were competing for the attention of locals.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:15
Over the last five years, as AUKUS has taken shape, the dynamics behind regional security have continued to evolve.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 13:33
An American and six Ukrainians were arrested under the UAPA in March. They have now been charged under the less stringent Immigration and Foreigners Act instead.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 05:32
Bertha Chan explains how Google seeks to mitigate risk while pushing forward the frontiers of AI.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 05:07
BAPS, a sect close to India’s ruling BJP, asked for women staff to be kept away from the iconic tourist site when its monks visited.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 04:56
The past year has seen considerable steps forward in the country's relationships with Singapore and Indonesia.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 04:29
Min Aung Hlaing leaves Phnom Penh after a two-day visit aimed at shoring up his regime's regional legitimacy.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 04:17
Last week, UNESCO released a report detailing the extensive damage caused to the World Heritage Site by Thai military attacks.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 03:35
Agreements are reached to facilitate meetings between leaders ahead of multilateral summits, but often don't move much beyond that.
Mon, 14/09/2026 - 01:55
Naypyidaw is seeking the replacement of Kyaw Moe Tun, who pledged his loyalty to the opposition after the 2021 coup.
Fri, 11/09/2026 - 16:43
In the context of ongoing transformations to the economy, society, and military, China’s current strategy is particularly alarming, and potentially transformational.
Fri, 11/09/2026 - 16:43
The organization’s smaller members can use a China-India-Russia-dominated forum without becoming subordinate to any single major power.
Fri, 11/09/2026 - 15:50
Breaking down the denuclearization debate from both sides: North Korea and the United States.
Fri, 11/09/2026 - 15:39
New Delhi need not match Beijing militarily to impose disproportionate strategic costs.
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