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The Iran war is forcing India to confront the tension between strategic autonomy and its commitment to the Indo-Pacific framework. 

On the 25th anniversary of the Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders Version 3 (CCMD-3), we revisit the widely repeated claim that China “removed” homosexuality from its list of mental disorders in 2001 – and make the case for retiring it.

BRICS is a climate-critical grouping whether it chooses to be or not.

In niche corners of the Chinese internet, discussions of the very first dynasty stand in for critiques of today’s China.

The Bangladesh Air Force risks becoming a paper tiger, if it isn’t already. 

Amid China-U.S. competition over critical minerals, Kazakhstan is positioned to become a key partner for Washington. 

It's not about the economy at all: In a system that defines not struggling as a crime, opting out is a public offense.

Considerable attention has been paid to the threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, but analysts have arguably overlooked a more immediate danger facing the Ryukyu Island chain.

The summit is unlikely to deliver decisive breakthroughs. Instead, its importance lies in how it helps manage competition under pressure.

Despite plans to go from zero to four nuclear power plants by 2050, Kazakhstan’s strategy comes with significant challenges.

Industry leaders describe a war for talent.

It's clear what the United States is getting out of its new critical minerals initiative, but less obvious how Manila stands to gain from it.

After World War II, Burma helped design a federal constitution for Ethiopia and Eritrea, while fighting a civil war with ethnic minorities demanding the same at home.

While traditional firearms are currently a more pressing problem, seizures of 3DPFs are on the rise, with worrying implications for the region.

The Phnom Penh Appeals Court upheld Kem Sokha's 27-year house arrest sentence, while imposing a further five-year travel ban.

The announcement is part of a concerted PR push currently being undertaken by the new "civilian" government in Naypyidaw.

For over 30 years, the Philippines has tried – and struggled – to bolster its defense capabilities. What went wrong?

Tashiev has not yet been detained, but has reportedly been instructed not to leave town.

Almost two years after Bangladesh's July uprising, its foot soldiers are learning what it means when a revolution eats its own.

The current unilateral approach may secure minerals in the short term, but it will erode the Pacific partnerships and deterrence architecture the United States needs for long-term security.