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Myanmar Military’s Election Propaganda Reignites Boycott Campaign

Mon, 17/11/2025 - 05:56
A new pre-election film follows the junta’s long tradition of attempting to sow distrust and division among its opponents.

Hundreds of Thousands Rally Against Corruption in the Philippines

Mon, 17/11/2025 - 05:42
The simmering public anger over corruption linked to flood control projects threatens to engulf the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Can the US Help Prevent an Escalation in India-Pakistan Tensions?

Mon, 17/11/2025 - 05:03
If Washington can leverage the newfound momentum in its ties with Islamabad to prevent destabilizing behavior, it can play a productive role.

India’s Ruling Alliance Sweeps Major State Election Amidst Vote Fraud Allegations

Mon, 17/11/2025 - 04:57
The BJP-led NDA secured 202 of the 243 seats in the Bihar assembly. Opposition parties have pointed to collusion between the BJP and the national election panel.

Thailand Says US Trade Talks Still on Track, Despite Suspension of Cambodia Peace Deal

Mon, 17/11/2025 - 01:16
The outcome exposes the limits of using economic pressure to bring about a resolution of the border dispute between the two nations.

The Passing of Queen Sirikit Is a Turning Point for the Thai Monarchy

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 21:22
The death of Queen Sirikit has removed the final protective layer from the current monarch, King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

IMEC and India’s Middle East Doctrine

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 17:21
Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad and John Calabrese examine India's evolving strategy in the Middle East.

A Murder in Yunnan: Revisiting the Margary Affair 

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 16:57
A trade war, an unsolved murder, and the founding of the Chinese Embassy in London.

China’s Upgraded Lawfare in the South China Sea

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 16:44
China is stepping up its legal narratives targeting the Philippines.

Cracking Southeast Asia’s Scam Economy

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 16:43
Washington and London’s recent unprecedented actions showed what global coordination can achieve – and what remains to be done.

Revisiting Pakistan’s Climate Journey: From Global Spotlight to Ground Realities

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 16:26
The absence of the prime minister and other senior federal figures at COP30 suggests evolving priorities and moderated expectations.

A Glimpse of the Future of China-US Relations

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 16:24
If the current trajectory holds, the rivalry will harden into a permanent conflict in the next few years. But it's not too late to change course.

Purges and Power: Is China Quietly Rebalancing Its Command Structure?

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 16:05
Is collective decision making slowly re-emerging in the CCP?

How Asia Is Navigating America’s Fading Financial Control

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 15:33
Across Asia, governments are learning to live with U.S. financial dominance – without depending on it.

Kazakhstan’s ‘Eternal’ and Pragmatic Relations on Display in Russia Visit

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 15:22
Less than a week after visiting Donald Trump in the White House, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev traveled to Russia to further the countries’ proclaimed “eternal alliance.”

Amid Taiwan’s Diplomatic Blitz in Europe, China Threatens to Weaponize Interpol

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 15:13
Three prominent DPP politicians were in Europe this month.

As Asia Advances LGBTQ+ Rights, Japan’s Parliament Stalls

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 14:58
The political space for action exists. What’s missing is leadership willing to act on what courts have already decided.

When It Comes to Oil and Gas, Japan Can Still Say ‘No’

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 14:47
Japan is most likely to diverge from U.S. foreign policy positions when its energy security is at stake. 

President Lee Jae-myung’s Latest Headache

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 14:40
Prosecutors and the opposition party are elevating their attacks on Lee over a recent court ruling.

Malabar Exercises Underway, Despite Turbulence in the Quad

Fri, 14/11/2025 - 14:08
While the Quad leaders are unlikely to meet this year, Malabar 2025 is going ahead.

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