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Indian Government Cracks Down on Video Reels Lampooning PM Modi

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 10:27
Authorities took down a video that mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s undignified behavior while meeting foreign leaders.

Thai Tanker Transits Strait of Hormuz After Agreement Between Bangkok and Tehran

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 04:02
The passage comes two weeks after a Thailand-flagged bulk carrier was hit and damaged by Iranian projectiles while transiting the Strait.

Is the Philippines Really About to Restart Joint Oil Exploration With China in the South China Sea?

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 01:32
Even in the context of the current "energy emergency," President Marcos' proposal would have to surmount considerable constitutional and political hurdles.

How the Iran War Will Reconfigure Militancy in Balochistan

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 18:17
Security forces in Pakistan are “preparing for a further push from terrorist outfits in Balochistan" due to the ongoing conflict.

As Cybercrime Soars in Central Asia, Digital Literacy Lags Behind

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 16:26
There’s no easy solution, but the most obvious first step is to empower individuals to think critically about what they read online.

EU-India Free Trade Agreement: Deal Of Democracies

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 14:51
Insights from Nicolas Kohler-Suzuki.

Configuring India’s Security for a Multi-front War

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 14:21
India’s defense budget has fallen steadily from 4 percent of its GDP in the late 1980s to under 2 percent today.

The Bay of Bengal’s Energy Scramble Has Begun – But Bangladesh Is Late to the Party 

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 14:06
Bangladesh won its maritime boundary a decade ago and has barely drilled a single well.

China’s Economic Bullying of Japan Will Backfire

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 13:30
Both public sentiment and political trends in Japan mean that a firm approach toward China is likely to endure.

Lee Jae-myung Stars in Seoul’s Mayoral Race

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 12:44
This year's local elections are becoming a contest for presidential favor. That's a symptom of South Korea’s longstanding personality-driven politics.

Beyond the Strait: Iran’s Expanding Reach Into the Indo-Pacific

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 11:37
Indo-Pacific planners need to revisit their Iran assumptions.

The Private Firms Powering China’s Military AI Push

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 19:33
China’s private firms are winning its military AI bids – and Washington doesn’t seem to grasp the implications.

The Economic Consequences of the Iran War Reverberate in South Korea

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 17:19
It’s not just energy: South Korea’s stock market, industrial supply chains, and export markets have all been impacted.

India, China, and How Not to Save the Brahmaputra

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 15:39
Instead of pursuing a diplomatic solution to manage shared waters, India is following a dam-for-dam policy.

Kim Jong Un Formalizes South Korea as ‘Primary Hostile State’

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 15:00
Addressing the 15th SPA, Kim enshrined permanent enmity with Seoul and declared his regime “ready for any choice” from the United States.

Uzbekistan Takes Next Step on Nuclear Power Plant Journey

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 14:46
Concrete is being poured at a site in Jizzakh region which will host Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant.

China’s Afghanistan-Pakistan Mediation Efforts Cast Doubt on Its Influence in Both Countries

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 14:31
Beijing has proved unable to end or even shape the conflict – especially in Pakistan.

North Korea’s Risky Bet on Military AI

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 14:07
Integrating AI into the North Korean military comes with risks, from technological vulnerabilities to the potential for an inadvertent nuclear war.

Can Central Asia Become a New Hub in the Global Fertilizer Market?

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 13:21
Sanctions, logistical disruptions, and new conflicts — from the Black Sea to the Persian Gulf — have turned the fertilizer market into a key arena of geoeconomic competition.

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