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2-Kilogram Ruby Unearthed in Myanmar’s Mogok Mining Town

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 06:58
The country's military government has claimed ownership of a rock worth millions of dollars.

What Pakistan Army Chief’s Speech Reveals About the Future of Conflict With India

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 06:33
Pakistan is more confident, both in its military capabilities and diplomatic space regionally and beyond, and has moved beyond a purely defensive posture

Ethnic Groups Are Fleeing Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts in Search of Safety in Myanmar

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 06:10
They have been terrorized by the Bangladesh army, Muslim settlers from the plains, and armed ethnic outfits for decades.

Philippine Senator Flees Arrest as ICC Unseals Warrant For ‘Drug War’ Killings

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 05:42
Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has locked himself inside his Senate office in order to avoid arrest and extradition to The Hague-based court.

Philippine Lawmakers Vote to Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte For Second Time

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 03:01
The 47-year-old is accused of a range of crimes, including corruption, misuse of government funds, and plotting to kill her former ally, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The Hormuz Crisis and China’s Energy Security Dilemma

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 21:21
While Beijing has sought to diversify suppliers, expand storage capacity, and build alternative transport corridors, its energy security ultimately remains dependent on a few maritime chokepoints.

Trump Goes to Beijing: What to Watch

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 19:03
China’s belated confirmation of the visit reflects Beijing’s broader approach to Washington under Trump’s second administration: do not initiate, do not refuse, and do not compromise.

Trump Must Put Detained Uyghur Intellectuals on the Agenda for Xi Summit

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 17:21
If Trump sits across from Xi and fails to raise the cases of Uyghur Americans and their families, Beijing will read that omission not as pragmatism, but as weakness.

Allies at War: Japan-US Relations From the War on Terror to Today’s Iran Conflict

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 15:55
Insights from Tokyo's handling of the Iraq War could help Japan navigate the current demands from the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Kazakh and Uzbek Leaders Attend Muted Victory Day Parade in Moscow

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 15:38
In their bilateral meetings, Putin emphasized how grateful he was that the Kazakh and Uzbek leaders came to stand with Russia.

Why Is China Watching India-Vietnam Relations Carefully

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 15:13
China appears to be closely monitoring the development of India-Vietnam relations, particularly in the areas of defense, maritime affairs, and strategic technology.

The Software Layer of China-US Tech Diplomacy

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 14:58
When Trump and Xi meet in Beijing, the most consequential AI question on the table will be one neither government’s existing toolkit was built to answer.

With Farrer Win, One Nation Emerges as Major Threat to the Liberal Party

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 14:35
The Liberal-National Coalition directed their preferences to a party that could ultimately replace them.

Iran Is the Test China Didn’t Ask For

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 14:29
How China handles this conflict will reveal more about its actual power – and its vulnerabilities – than any trade deal announced in Beijing.

India Still Sees Russia as a Trusted Friend. Is That a Mistake?

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 13:51
Is India's love for Russia built on nostalgia for a relationship that no longer exists?

Geospatial Intelligence Expert Y. Nithiyanandam on Why the Hormuz Strait is No Longer a Neutral Global Common

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 09:44
“Access now depends on where you stand with Tehran, whether you are willing to comply with its rerouting demands, and whether you have quietly negotiated your place in the new order.”

Aung San Suu Kyi’s Move to House Arrest Is a Calculated Deception

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 07:59
Myanmar’s military regime wants the world to believe it is changing. It is not.

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Released From Prison on Parole

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 07:25
Following his party's worst electoral result in more than two decades, it remains to be seen if the veteran politician can mount another political comeback.

The Rise of Personality Politics in India

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 06:01
Criticism of the government is interpreted as criticism of a beloved leader. Elections risk turning into emotional plebiscites on leaders rather than informed debates on policy.

A Case for Judicial Review of the Awami League Ban Under the ATA

Mon, 11/05/2026 - 05:47
Instrumentalizing anti-terrorism law to achieve a political goal creates a dangerous precedent in any democratic polity.

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