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Militant Buildup in Areas Critical to China’s Economic Interests in Pakistan

Fri, 28/08/2026 - 08:19
The TTP has stepped up its presence along the Karakoram Highway, even as Pakistan and China discuss $1.8 billion in financing to realign its Thakot-Raikot section.

Domestic Politics Is Making an India Visit Difficult for Bangladeshi PM Tarique Rahman

Fri, 28/08/2026 - 05:29
The Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party are objecting to Rahman visiting Delhi.

China’s Green Exports to Europe Are a Bright Spot Amid Trade Tensions 

Thu, 27/08/2026 - 20:57
Climate change and the Iran war are driving many European consumers to Chinese-made electric vehicles despite EU tariffs. 

Transitional Justice or Political Retaliation? Bangladesh’s Journalists on Trial 

Thu, 27/08/2026 - 17:47
As Bangladesh’s tribunal for 1971 atrocities is being used to prosecute journalists, the line between accountability and revenge is being tested. 

China’s Tourism Industry Gains Momentum Thanks to Visa-Free Policies

Thu, 27/08/2026 - 17:27
China is poised to become a global powerhouse as both a source and destination for international tourism.

The Tibet-Nepal Flood Is a Himalayan Climate Security Warning

Thu, 27/08/2026 - 15:56
The catastrophic flood this week proves that Tibet needs to be at the center of international climate security discussions.

Nepal’s ‘Himalayan Tsunami’ Is a Warning for the Whole Region

Thu, 27/08/2026 - 15:22
Melting ice, unstable terrain, landslides, river blockages, sudden lake releases, and extreme weather can all combine in unpredictable ways.

SCO at 25: Institutionalizing Coexistence Without Convergence

Thu, 27/08/2026 - 14:50
In an international system increasingly characterized by strategic distrust, contested borders, fragmented and overlapping alignments, the capacity to communicate with one’s rivals remains critical for conflict management.

AI, Scams, the Law, and Governance: A Conversation With David Tan

Thu, 27/08/2026 - 13:56
How are Southeast Asia's governments facing up to the challenges of AI?

Rahul Gandhi Ushers a New Style of Youth-Centric Politics in India

Thu, 27/08/2026 - 13:29
From being mocked for being inexperienced and incompetent, he is now emerging a sought-after leader of India’s youth.

Remembering a Genocide: The View From the Rohingya Camps

Wed, 26/08/2026 - 21:19
Nine years on, Rohingya refugees still wait for justice and home. But they haven't given up hope.

Flash Flood Devastates China-Nepal Border Region

Wed, 26/08/2026 - 18:39
The flood, centered on Nepal's Rasuwa District and China's Gyirong County, killed at least 160 people, with 900 still missing.

AI Is Lowering the Barriers to China’s Information Warfare Against Japan

Wed, 26/08/2026 - 17:03
China-linked influence operators are increasingly using AI to craft more effective disinformation campaigns. 

How Taiwan Became Singapore’s Largest Trading Partner 

Wed, 26/08/2026 - 15:30
Economic ties are increasingly important, but Singapore cannot, and will not, become a defender of Taiwan's international status.

The South China Sea and the Philippines’ Defense Strategies 

Wed, 26/08/2026 - 14:43
Insights from Su Mon and Tomas Buenaventura.

The Iran War Is Disrupting Trade Connectivity Across Eurasia

Wed, 26/08/2026 - 14:05
Central Asia aims to benefit from Iranian ports and railroads have been disrupted by the ongoing conflict. 

JASDF Fighter Jets to Visit India for First Time

Wed, 26/08/2026 - 14:03
Three F-2A fighters will fly to India via Okinawa and Thailand for Veer Guardian 26, with the U.S. Air Force providing support including aerial refueling.

Tarun Tejpal’s Conviction and India’s Discussions About the ‘Perfect Rape Victim’

Wed, 26/08/2026 - 11:16
It has also reignited debates around the role of the liberal media when the accused is one of their own.

Pakistan’s Kashmir Crackdown

Tue, 25/08/2026 - 20:25
A “sham” election sparked popular outrage in nominally autonomous Pakistan-administered Kashmir – and a corresponding security crackdown.

The South Korean Government’s Housing Policy Tanks Its Approval Ratings

Tue, 25/08/2026 - 17:29
Even the historic Yongsan Park isn’t safe from the government’s desire for more housing.

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