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How Political Patronage and Official Apathy Led to Encroachment of Government Land in India’s Border State of Assam

mar, 03/02/2026 - 11:40
Encroachers belong to different communities, including local groups in some instances, but many are Muslim immigrants from erstwhile East Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Indonesia’s Stock Market Sell-Off, Explained

mar, 03/02/2026 - 06:18
Last week, the IHSG Composite Index plunged by 8 percent, wiping out an estimated $80 billion in market value.

Political Activists File Fresh Impeachment Complaints Against Philippine Vice President

mar, 03/02/2026 - 02:46
After surviving an impeachment attempt last year, Sara Duterte has once again been accused of corruption and betraying the public's trust.

Timor-Leste Opens Legal Proceedings Against Myanmar’s Military Junta

mar, 03/02/2026 - 01:04
A human rights group representing the Chin ethnic minority last month submitted a legal complaint in Dili accusing the military of a litany of abuses.

Machines in the Alleyways: China’s Bet on Autonomous Urban Warfare

lun, 02/02/2026 - 21:08
PLA-linked research indicates a concerted attempt to develop lethal, autonomous drone swarms specifically for urban warfare, with Taiwan in mind. The results could be catastrophic.

Will Drug Policies in Asia Make a Turn Toward Human Rights in 2026?

lun, 02/02/2026 - 17:05
Looking back at the past decade, positive measures were significantly outweighed by the brutal violence exacted by drug policies in the region.

Nvidia’s H200 Chips Re-enter China – But Beijing Isn’t Giving up on Huawei

lun, 02/02/2026 - 16:31
Even with controlled access to H200 chips, China will continue to incentivize the growth of domestic chipmakers.

China’s New Viral App Asks: Are You Dead? 

lun, 02/02/2026 - 15:20
Demumu’s success reveals a complex reality of solo living and changing social ties.

Record Trade Surplus Masks China’s Underlying Economic Weakness

lun, 02/02/2026 - 14:54
China’s world-leading export surplus delivered headline growth in 2025, but slowing domestic demand, falling prices and doubts over data credibility point to an economy losing momentum beneath the surface.

CSTO Sends Weapons to Tajikistan to Secure Afghan Border

lun, 02/02/2026 - 14:32
The decision to arm Tajikistan's border troops comes after months of cross-border attacks, but the CSTO's track record gives little reason for confidence.

What Justice Looks Like for Rohingya Women

lun, 02/02/2026 - 13:50
For Rohingya women, the question is not whether violence can be legally defined or classified, but whether such naming alters the material conditions of their lives.

Moving the Australia-India Maritime Partnership Forward Through Coast Guard Cooperation

lun, 02/02/2026 - 10:27
Institutionalizing engagements across their coast guard agencies can help strengthen the maritime security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.

Rueben Dass on the Nexus Between Emerging Technologies and Terrorism in India

lun, 02/02/2026 - 08:47
Commercial availability and ease of access to drone systems – particularly commercial-off-the-shelf drones – could increase their prominence in terror plots in India.

Cracks in India’s ‘Hindu Unity’

lun, 02/02/2026 - 07:12
Tension between traditional spiritual authority and political Hindutva is growing. Religious leaders feel that the government is not sincere about the Hindu cause.

Unable or Unwilling?: Indonesia’s Failed Natural Disaster Response

lun, 02/02/2026 - 05:26
The human and environmental impact of the recent floods in Sumatra is the result of years of ecological destruction and failures in disaster governance.

People’s Party Extends Lead in Polls Ahead of Thai General Election

lun, 02/02/2026 - 05:21
The progressive party remains in pole position, but it remains to be seen whether it can win enough seats to form Thailand's next government.

Indonesia Stops Blocking Grok Chatbot After Assurances From Parent Company

lun, 02/02/2026 - 01:08
Southeast Asian states' efforts to restrict the service may offer signs of how the region plans to regulate AI services going forward.

What Thai Political Parties Can – and Cannot – Say About Military Reform

dim, 01/02/2026 - 22:08
Ahead of next week's election, the major parties' platforms reflect different conceptions of military reform as well as a growing convergence on key aspects of reform.

China’s Cheap Oil Strategy Is Becoming a Geopolitical Liability

dim, 01/02/2026 - 21:38
Beijing’s reliance on discounted crude from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela is colliding with political reality, and the strains are starting to show.

The Downfall of General Zhang Youxia

ven, 30/01/2026 - 20:40
What does the recent upheaval in the top ranks of China's military tell us about politics, security and Xi Jinping's China?

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