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As Summit Gets Underway, ASEAN Calls For Joint Response to Iran War Fallout

ven, 08/05/2026 - 03:08
Home to around 700 million people, Southeast Asia has been one of the regions most affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

China’s Former Defense Ministers Sentenced to Death With Reprieve: The Reason and the Wider Implications

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 17:27
Until now, no one from the military top brass had received such severe punishments since early days of the anti-corruption campaign.

Telling Turan’s Tales With Agnieszka Pikulicka

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 16:36
For a region little covered in the global press, every thoughtful effort to tell local stories is a bright light in the dark. 

India’s 2026 State Polls Power up the Modi Juggernaut, Reshape the Opposition

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 16:04
The opposition has raised concerns over possible electoral manipulations, threats to the federal structure, and democratic balance. 

What to Make of Adilet, Kazakhstan’s Newest Political Party?

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 15:45
With Aibek Dadebay – until very recently the head of the presidential administration – at its head, Adilet looks to be just another pro-presidential parrot.

North Korea’s Constitutional Amendments Signal a Policy of Assurance Toward South Korea

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 15:14
North Korea wants to assure the South – and Pyongyang’s Russian and Chinese allies – of its intention not to attack Seoul first.

China’s Unwinding of the Manus Deal Highlights a Key US Advantage 

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 14:52
Who wants to build a business in a place where you can get rich but you can never leave?

The UAE’s OPEC Exit: Why It Happened and What It Means for Asia

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 14:52
The UAE is charting its own path. That matters for Asia.

How the Hang Seng Is Thriving as Geopolitical Uncertainty Impacts Global Markets

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 14:39
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is largely unphased by the global energy crisis.

Why the Upcoming China-US Summit Is Likely to Be Misread

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 14:26
The return to high-level engagement after a period of escalation reflects adaptation, not forthcoming concessions.

Can Diplomacy Alone Secure India’s Critical Minerals Future?

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 13:08
India has recognized that critical minerals are a central pillar of its energy security, industrial strategy and geopolitical positioning.

Reasserting Public Scrutiny Over Indonesia’s Foreign Policy

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 06:47
At a time when Jakarta's foreign policy decisions are particularly consequential and sometimes controversial, public scrutiny of them has strangely diminished.

Malaysia’s Hotline to Tehran

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 06:28
When Malaysian oil tankers became stranded in the Persian Gulf, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim phoned a friend.

Why the Rupiah is Weakening

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 06:21
Despite what the alarming drop in the value of its currency might suggest, Indonesia is not on the brink of an economic crisis.

Thailand Unilaterally Voids Maritime Boundary Agreement With Cambodia

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 06:07
The 2001 MoU set up a framework for discussions on joint oil and gas exploration in areas of the Gulf of Thailand claimed by both sides.

Philippines Urges Myanmar to Grant ASEAN Special Envoy Access to Aung San Suu Kyi

jeu, 07/05/2026 - 03:24
The request came a day ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, where the Myanmar conflict will once again be high on the agenda.

Navigating the Many Issues Surrounding China’s Ports Abroad

mer, 06/05/2026 - 19:56
An array of economic, political, and security issues are associated with China’s overseas ports.

A Year After the War: Kashmir’s Border Civilians Sit Between Shelled Roofs and Self-Made Bunkers

mer, 06/05/2026 - 19:05
“We can rely on bunkers, but not on ceasefires.”

China and Japan Are Entering a More Dangerous Phase of Rivalry

mer, 06/05/2026 - 16:32
Neither China nor Japan wants war. The danger is that each side increasingly believes the other is preparing for one.

The US Is Running Dangerously Low on China Expertise

mer, 06/05/2026 - 15:31
Insights from Rosie Levine.

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