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Thailand Seizes $300M in Assets as Scam Crackdown Deepens

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 02:57
Bangkok appears determined to clamp down on Cambodia-based scam syndicates, but allegations of high-level Thai involvement continue to dog Prime Minister Anutin.

Hat Yai Flooding Catastrophe a Massive Blow to Thailand’s PM Anutin

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 01:39
With a snap general election on the horizon, the Thai leader has been assailed for his government's sluggish response to a disaster that has killed at least 267 people.

Is the Economic Crisis in Laos Coming to an End?

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 21:20
The kip has stabilized and inflation is dropping, but the issue of the government's heavy external debt remains unresolved.

Kazakhstan’s Orda.kz Raided, Editor Placed Under House Arrest

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 20:30
Pressure has allegedly been mounting for months on the popular outlet.

Are Uzbekistan’s Peacebuilding Efforts Sustainable in Central Asia? 

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 18:49
The underlying challenges to lasting peace along Central Asia’s borders lie in the fundamentally top-down structure of regional diplomacy. 

The Outlook for China-US Strategic Competition in 2026

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:41
Insights from Sarah M. Beran.

Lee Jae-myung’s Latest Policy Signals to North Korea

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:21
Lee has downgraded “denuclearization” as a goal. Will it be enough to attract interest from Pyongyang?

Nokundi Bombing: A Threat to Pakistan’s Economic and Strategic Future

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:07
The attack targeted foreign nationals working on mining projects in Balochistan’s mineral-rich Chagai district.

As Cyclone Ditwah Recedes, Sri Lanka Confronts the Failures That Made a Disaster Inevitable

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:03
The total economic losses incurred are estimated to be around $6-$7 billion. This is more than the country’s foreign reserves.

A Return to Nuclear Testing Looks Inevitable. Here’s How to Manage It.

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:54
A limited test ban would set important guardrails to manage escalation among nuclear weapons states, particularly the U.S., Russia, and China.

Totalitarianism in China: Resurrected and Rejuvenated by Reform 

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:37
Amid the political and economic changes of the early 2000s, it seemed unthinkable that China would revert back to Mao-era repression. But's that's exactly what happened.

One Year After Martial Law Debacle, South Korea’s New President Vows to Complete ‘Light Revolution’

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:11
In a special address, Lee Jae-myung expressed gratitude toward the citizens for their defense of Korean democracy.

Beyond Security Screening: What the National Guard Shooting Reveals About Afghan Resettlement

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:11
This incident is a reminder that individual acts of violence cannot be understood, or prevented, through security measures alone.

Corruption Allegations and Family Drama Hound Philippine President Marcos

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 00:03
Despite the corruption allegations against him, Marcos has so far survived the crisis, but his presidency has been weakened.

Tajikistan Launches National Messenger ORIZ Amid Surveillance Concerns

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 20:17
The government's push for "digital sovereignty" follows similar efforts in Russia and Kazakhstan, raising fears about expanded state monitoring in a country with a dismal human rights record.

South Korea’s Fractured Democracy: One Year After Martial Law

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 19:08
The country’s political polarization has metastasized. What can be done? 

ADB’s Emphasis on Critical Minerals Sparks Fear in Philippines

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 17:36
The ADB’s new program fits right into the Philippine government’s plans for transition mining – to the detriment of Indigenous communities.

5 Chinese Workers Killed in 2 Attacks in Tajikistan Along Afghan Border

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 17:15
In one of the attacks, a drone was reportedly used to drop grenades on Chinese workers.

Australia’s National AI Plan Has Just Been Released. Who Exactly Will Benefit?

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 16:28
The plan’s primary goal seems to be attracting international data center investment – even at the cost of abandoning regulation.

India-China Engage in War of Words Over Arunachal Pradesh

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 16:09
Chinese officials detained an Indian national for 18 hours at Shanghai airport, claiming that her Indian passport was not valid as she is from Arunachal Pradesh.

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