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China Postponed Its Chang’e 7 Lunar Mission. What Does That Mean for Its Space Program?

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 17:04
The lack of explanation – or a new launch date – suggests critical challenges, not just bad weather.

North Korea Confirms September 12 Missile Launch Was Joint Firepower Drill

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 16:23
The exercise came a day after trilateral Freedom Edge drills ended and as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to seek a new summit with Kim Jong Un.

Asia’s Democracy Is Being Rewired: An Early Warning for Global Democracy

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 15:54
The emerging contest in the region is between open political systems and “managed” political systems – where citizens are manipulated instead of simply repressed.

South Korea and Arctic Shipping: A Game Changer on Thin Ice?

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 15:09
South Korea is clearly ambitious about seizing potential economic and strategic opportunities from Arctic shipping. But the Arctic is also a geopolitical minefield.

What’s Behind One Nation’s Attacks on Andrew Hastie?

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 15:09
In its relentless attacks on Liberal Party MP, the One Nation party’s contempt for the rule of law is on full display. 

Japan’s Failed Centrist Experiment 

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:43
The CDP-Komeito alliance is breaking apart. But a return to resistance-oriented politics may not be the answer for Japan's opposition.

‘Small-Yurt Diplomacy’ Prevails at Kyrgyzstan’s World Nomad Games

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:38
This year, as Kyrgyzstan was busy showcasing its culture to the world, foreign countries were competing for the attention of locals.

5 Years Later, Where Does AUKUS Stand?

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:15
Over the last five years, as AUKUS has taken shape, the dynamics behind regional security have continued to evolve.

India Drops Terror Charges Against Seven Recently Arrested Foreign Nationals

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 13:33
An American and six Ukrainians were arrested under the UAPA in March. They have now been charged under the less stringent Immigration and Foreigners Act instead.

A Matter of Trust: Google, Artificial Intelligence, and the Public Sphere

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 05:32
Bertha Chan explains how Google seeks to mitigate risk while pushing forward the frontiers of AI.

How a Hindu Sect’s Anti-women Diktat Triggered a Strike at the Eiffel Tower

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 05:07
BAPS, a sect close to India’s ruling BJP, asked for women staff to be kept away from the iconic tourist site when its monks visited.

The Dynamics of Dependence Beyond Thailand’s Immediate Neighborhood

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 04:56
The past year has seen considerable steps forward in the country's relationships with Singapore and Indonesia.

Myanmar’s Military-backed President Ticks Cambodia Off His Diplomatic Bucket List

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 04:29
Min Aung Hlaing leaves Phnom Penh after a two-day visit aimed at shoring up his regime's regional legitimacy.

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Stationing Troops at World Heritage Site During Border Fighting

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 04:17
Last week, UNESCO released a report detailing the extensive damage caused to the World Heritage Site by Thai military attacks.

Episodic Summitry Alone Cannot Reset India-China Relations

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 03:35
Agreements are reached to facilitate meetings between leaders ahead of multilateral summits, but often don't move much beyond that.

Ahead of Credentials Showdown, Myanmar Accuses UN Representative of ‘Illegal’ Acts

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 01:55
Naypyidaw is seeking the replacement of Kyaw Moe Tun, who pledged his loyalty to the opposition after the 2021 coup.

AI, Robotics and the Coming Economic, Military, and Political Revolutions

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 16:43
In the context of ongoing transformations to the economy, society, and military, China’s current strategy is particularly alarming, and potentially transformational.

SCO Summit Produces Surprising Winners

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 16:43
The organization’s smaller members can use a China-India-Russia-dominated forum without becoming subordinate to any single major power. 

What Role Does Denuclearization Have in North Korea-US Dialogue Today?

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 15:50
Breaking down the denuclearization debate from both sides: North Korea and the United States.

Can India Exploit China’s ‘Malacca Dilemma’?

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 15:39
New Delhi need not match Beijing militarily to impose disproportionate strategic costs.

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