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India, US Seek to Stabilize Relations By Renewing Defense Pact

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 15:18
New Delhi’s strategy for now seems to be to manage the relationship with the U.S., which till recently was deemed as vital to counter China.

India’s Tryst With Strategic Experimentation

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 15:15
For India, progress has often begun as a gamble. Appetite for experimentation could be its key strategic asset.

Beyond Fiber-Optic Cables: Securing Seabed Before the Next Crisis

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 15:12
Communications cables are only part of the story. A far broader array of systems now covers the ocean floor – and must be protected.

Malaysia Must Stop Enabling Iran’s Sanctions Evasion

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 14:45
The waters off Malaysia have been the site of more than 500 illicit ship-to-ship transfers involving Iranian oil since the start of 2025. 

US Tech Firms Are Bound by China’s Rising Techno-Nationalism

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 14:35
As Beijing feeds growing suspicion of U.S. technology products, an expanded move away from American tech could be incoming.

US & Central Asia: What Is the C5+1?

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 14:00
On November 6, 2025, the Central Asian presidents will gather in Washington DC. The summit will be the crowning achievement for a decade-old format.

Dick Cheney, Architect of the War on Terrorism, Dies

Foreign Policy - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 13:43
The former U.S. vice president set out to strengthen the power of the presidency and the country but ultimately undermined both.

Mongolia’s Defector Dilemma: Navigating the Korea Divide

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 13:28
Mongolia's bid to remain a neutral bridge between North and South Korea must find a way to balance idealism and pragmatism.

Can the Opposition End the 20 Years of BJP-JD(U) Rule in India’s Bihar?

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 13:07
Bihar has traditionally seen bipolar election contests. With the entry of the Jan Suraaj party, the contest is triangular this time.

Pakistan’s Generals Are Marching Toward Another Disaster

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 10:37
The military’s approach reflects a familiar pattern: engaging in external aggression to mask internal decay and disarray.

Through the Tempest: The Philippines’ Defense Posture in Troubled Waters

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 07:43
Domestic challenges threaten to derail the military's efforts to upgrade its capabilities and reorient itself toward new strategic priorities.

Indonesia’s Belt and Road Railway to Nowhere

Foreign Policy - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 07:00
For a while, it looked as if China had learned its lesson on scaling back investments.

Japan Can Keep the Indo-Pacific Open and Free

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 06:00
With America stepping back, Tokyo should step up.

Making Multipolarity Work

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 06:00
How America should navigate a new global order.

Philippine, UAE Have Applied for CPTPP Membership, Report Claims

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 03:58
The 12-nation trade pact is attracting prospective members eager to preserve the current global multilateral trading regime.

The Strategic Costs of US Exchange Program Cuts in Southeast Asia

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 01:48
Such programs are a cost-effective and proven form of partnership-building. Their loss will undermine U.S. influence in a crucial region of the Indo-Pacific.

Philippines, Canada Sign Visiting Forces Agreement Amid South China Sea Tensions

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/11/2025 - 00:19
The agreement is the fifth that Manila has signed, after similar deals with the United States, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.

With Military Buildup Against Venezuela, the U.S. Eyes Cuba as Well

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/11/2025 - 23:30
Washington hopes cutting off Venezuelan oil to Havana would collapse the Cuban regime.

Tanzania’s President Sworn In Amid Political Crisis

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/11/2025 - 22:29
Samia Suluhu Hassan begins her second term after vote-rigging allegations and deadly protests rocked the country.

What the 2025 APEC Summit Means for South Korea’s AI Ambitions

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/11/2025 - 21:20
The deliverables from the Gyeongju Summit emphasized the heavy emphasis that Seoul is placing on AI.

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