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Anthropic’s Export Control Crackdown Leaves South Korea Caught in Washington’s AI Crossfire

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 14:58
The suspension of Anthropic’s most advanced AI model has exposed how Silicon Valley lobbying shapes U.S. export policy at the expense of allied economies.

The Future of BRICS After the Iran War

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 14:14
Carlos Frederico Pereira da Silva Gama and host Tushar Shetty discuss the priorities and divergences of India’s BRICS presidency ahead of the September leaders’ summit.

Is There a Way to Break the Deadlock in Japan-China Relations?

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 14:10
Is this the new normal?

Not Just the Military: Xi Jinping’s Other Senior Party Purge

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 13:59
Xi has ruthlessly gone after former Politburo Standing Committee member and one-time economic czar Wang Qishan.

ASEAN Looks Toward a Post-WTO Era

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 09:37
Can the bloc maintain centrality amid managed trade?

Can Kazakhstan and Iran Sustain Momentum on Transport Corridor Development?

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 21:08
The Iran-U.S. conflict has served to concentrate attention on the transport relationship between Kazakhstan and Iran, in development for years before the war began.

With the Military Ascendant, Is This the End for Imran Khan?

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 19:07
The rapid consolidation of power by Field Marshal Asim Munir has the PTI reconsidering its options – and the controversial “charter of democracy.”

Loyalty Without Leverage: India’s US Tilt Yields Little

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 17:30
India’s attempt to balance ties with the U.S. has turned into a tilt, still deemed insufficient by Washington. For India, it is all stick and no carrots.

How the Quad Can Deliver in a New Strategic Era

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 17:02
The regular tempo of on-the-ground cooperation suggests that the Quad – despite its thin institutional structure – may in fact be insulated from higher level political volatility.

How China’s ‘Red Lines’ Are Quietly Shaping Global News Reporting

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 16:21
Under Xi Jinping, the CCP has expanded its control over political language to the point where it challenges journalism’s most basic task: describing the world accurately.

Japan Is Investing in Offshore Wind in the UK. What About at Home?

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 15:49
The Japan-U.K. compact shows Japanese companies still have an appetite for offshore wind, but local communities must not be left behind.

The Structural Limits of the EU’s China Policy

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 15:11
The European Council’s latest mandate pairs dialogue with prospective new trade defense tools, institutionalizing an approach that complicates long-term ties with Beijing.

An Australian View of the New Trump Iran Deal

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 14:32
Australia’s geography may provide it with some insulation from conflict, but its maritime dependency creates other vulnerabilities. 

What Happened to Indonesia’s Booming Tech Sector?

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 08:49
Despite their initial promise, many of the country's major tech firms are struggling to create value for shareholders.

Why the China-Iran Relationship Has Been Friendly But Distant Since Ancient Times

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 07:57
The two civilizations have consistently found each other to be useful, yet they haven’t invested heavily in their partnership.

Bangladeshi PM Tarique Rahman Asks Malaysia to Lift Restrictions on Labor Migration

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 02:54
Kuala Lumpur has recently tightened the intake of Bangladeshi workers due to concerns about abuse, debt bondage, and excessive recruitment fees.

Uyghurs Wonder: Does the US Still Care About Human Rights in China?

Mon, 22/06/2026 - 21:35
After a disappointing Trump-Xi summit, Uyghurs in the United States are divided on Washington’s commitment to ending abuses in China. 

Inside the Taliban’s New Military Formation on the Durand Line

Mon, 22/06/2026 - 19:07
Amid a simmering conflict with Pakistan, Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada approved the creation of a new 4,000-member military formation known as the Hebati Unit.

Kazakhstan Reverses Course on Direct Elections of District Akims

Mon, 22/06/2026 - 17:36
If earlier moves toward more direct elections were indictive of Kazakhstan's political maturation, what should we make of the reversal of that effort?

Tashiev Trial Closed Again

Mon, 22/06/2026 - 16:33
A week after being opened to public scrutiny, the Tashiev trial has again been closed once more.

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