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Under the second Trump administration, China overall is in a better position to spread its influence in competition with the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific.

A conversation with veteran rights advocate Phil Robertson.

Australian nationals should have been repatriated from Syria long ago – but that doesn’t mean these women aren’t a threat.

The Gaza War has shattered Arab illusions about China as a normative power and recast it as a transactional actor. 

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, North Korea showcased its newest ICBM.

The October 8-10 summit was largely seen as a test of Russia's eroding influence in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

The proposed acquisition of the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi is out of step with the country's main defense priorities.

New Delhi has announced the reopening of its embassy in Kabul and a slew of new projects in Afghanistan.

With the elevation of the standing member of the Secretariat, the Communist Party of Vietnam is restructuring its top leadership while keeping collective rule intact.

The contentious polls are scheduled to be held in several phases beginning on December 28.

The Indian defense minister’s visit to Canberra underscores that New Delhi is committed to building ties with its Indo-Pacific partners.

The fight against corruption is a strong point for the NPP government. Economic relief remains a struggle.

Takaichi inherits a precarious LDP minority government. Her relationship with Trump may prove decisive.

Who is the militant said to have been killed by a Pakistani strike? And how would his death impact the TTP?

The Fata’an tribal community wants to remain in its ancestral home during the rebuilding process. 

The TikTok deal marks a decisive moment in the tech cold war.

One minister made the explosive allegation that transnational criminal syndicates are bringing cyber-scam centers to Timor-Leste.

China touts its progress on gender equality, but its approach to feminist activism tells a different story.

“As the U.N. approaches its 80th anniversary, Mongolia has a timely opportunity to contribute to global reform while reinforcing its democratic institutions.”

India, which prefers a parliamentary system, and China, which favors a strong executive in Nepal, will be watching closely.