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Southeast Asia Reels From Middle East Oil Supply Shortages

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 01:23
From Manila to Hanoi, the region's governments are taking steps to absorb supply shocks and depress demand for increasingly scarce fuels.

The Prospect of Impeaching Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 21:31
Duterte is accused of betraying the public trust by committing graft and corruption, bribery, and other high crimes.

Could Zhipu Emerge as the AI Stock of 2026 Amid Wider Market Uncertainty?

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:44
Zhipu has soared on its Hong Kong debut. Now, following the launch of its GLM-5 model, the stock appears to be well-positioned to capitalize on increasingly uncertain global markets. 

China’s Interests in the Israel-US War With Iran

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:33
Insights from Yoram Evron.

‘Forcible Imposition’ of India’s National Song Triggers Resistance in the Country’s Northeast

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:31
Some stanzas of "Vande Mataram" refer to Hindu goddesses. India’s religious minorities say it goes against their monotheist beliefs.

Japan Will Begin Deploying Homegrown Longer-Range Missiles as Counterstrike Strategy Takes Shape 

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:18
March 31 will mark the first deployment of two new Japanese systems: the Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) for island defense and the upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missile.

Can the PPP Really Move on From Yoon Suk-yeol?

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:05
Hoping to avoid a wipe-out at the local elections, the party finally issued an apology. But it’s going to be difficult to shake its pro-Yoon image – especially with the current leadership. 

When Wang Yi Speaks, It’s Not Just China’s Foreign Minister Talking

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 15:28
Wang’s unprecedented consolidation of roles has made the Two Sessions press conference the most authoritative foreign policy signal Beijing produces. It has also made it the most rigid.

Asia’s Energy Triage Amid the Iran War 

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 14:24
The conflict is exposing a hierarchy of energy vulnerability across the Indo-Pacific.

Ahead of Constitutional Referendum Social Media Companies Restrict Journalist Accounts in Kazakhstan

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:21
Censorship has been on the rise as the election date, March 15, approaches.

Is Khamenei’s Killing Narrowing the Shia-Sunni divide in South Asia?

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 10:35
Arab-Iran conflicts have traditionally roiled Shia-Sunni relations in South Asia. Things are a little different this time.

Iran War and India’s Diplomatic Failures

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 09:06
A country of India’s size and energy dependence cannot afford to place all its geopolitical bets on one side of a regional divide.

Southeast Asia and the Middle East Energy Shock

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 08:38
Countries across the region have banned fuel exports and are attempting to reduce fuel consumption in anticipation of a regional energy crunch.

Fukushima and the ‘Lessons Learned’ From Nuclear Disasters

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 20:27
Nuclear accidents have become opportunities to strengthen and improve nuclear safety – while conveniently forgetting the lasting harm done to the victims.

15 Years after Fukushima: Japan’s Stalling Nuclear Revival 

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 19:45
The underlying structural obstacles have made a genuine nuclear power revival impossible – but Japan’s government seems unaware of this reality. 

EU, Thailand Must Address Migrant Worker Rights in Trade Talks

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 15:42
In its rush to diversify trading partners amid growing global uncertainty, the EU should not sacrifice the potential of trade negotiations to improve rights and address abusive practices.

Kim Yo Jong Condemns South Korea-US Joint Military Exercises

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 15:42
The powerful sister of North Korean leader labeled the “Freedom Shield” exercises as war rehearsal while warning of overwhelming deterrent response.

The Paris Prelude: How Quiet Diplomacy Is Shaping the Coming Trump-Xi Summit

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 15:04
This weekend’s meetings between China’s vice premier and the U.S. treasury secretary and trade representative will help determine the outcomes of the big summit in April.

The War in Iran Sends Economic Shockwaves Through Central Asia

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 15:01
Iran’s ban on food exports and the disruption of trade corridors are hitting the landlocked economies of Central Asia at a vulnerable moment.

Indonesia’s Civil-Military Boundaries Under New Pressure

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 14:30
The plan to train thousands of civil servants as National Reserve troops is drawing criticism over risks of militarizing the bureaucracy.

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