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Though Lee attempted to sideline the issue during the campaign, gender conflict has continued, subtly but powerfully, to shape voter behavior in South Korea.

The stated reason is a high rate of visa overstays in 2023 DHS data. But that data has been interpreted without any context or compassion.

Japan’s decision to use contaminated soil in the prime minister’s garden is the culmination of its efforts to normalize the consequences of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Indonesia could study Japan’s experience after the disbandment of Aum Shinrikyo, the perpetrator of the 1995 Sarin Gas Bombing.

India has intensified its crackdown on undocumented Bangladeshi migrants and Rohingya refugees, summarily deporting them and triggering humanitarian concerns.

Most of the world failed to notice that the BLA conducted several attacks during the India-Pakistan tensions of May 2025. China, however, was paying close attention.

A recent survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan found that 93 percent of respondents felt their perception of the military had improved since the clashes.

Senator Ronald dela Rosa's resolution is the latest shot fired in the ongoing political war between the Duterte and Marcos clans.

The two nations are among 12 that the U.S. president accuses of having "taken advantage" of the U.S. visa system.

In its drive to modernize its air force, Jakarta continues to search for the right mix of price, capability, and self-reliance.

A shift in perspective is needed – one that honestly assesses where economic protection is justified and where cooperation might still be beneficial.

In confirming the presence of its bases in Pakistan, ISKP made a significant admission.

India and China’s own moves vis-a-vis Afghanistan may have influenced Pakistan’s decision.

New Zealand’s experience demonstrates that relying on fossil fuels, even as a stopgap measure, can undermine progress toward net-zero goals.

The robust European presence at the Shangri-La Dialogue was just the latest indication that the EU seeks to defend its own interests in the Indo-Pacific region. 

If the past trend is any guide, the new government will exhibit stability with respect to the U.S. alliance – while trying to maintain alignment with China as well.

Regional progress toward universal legal identity provision could strengthen protections for people at risk of undertaking dangerous migration journeys.

Franklin Templeton seeks to replicate its success in Romania with a $1.7 billion IPO of Uzbek state assets. Is Tashkent finally ready for change?

Understanding Beijing’s strategic rejection of a “Yalta 2.0” arrangement.

Approving the North West Shelf extension is a disaster for the environment, Australia’s climate commitments, and the fragile and irreplaceable rock art in Murujuga.