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Why China’s Training Center in Laos Will Not Change Vietnam’s Non-Aligned Foreign Policy

mar, 13/10/2026 - 02:06
Hanoi's best option to keep its western neighbors neutral is to resist further Chinese encroachment by political means.

Philippine Lower House Passes Bill Restricting Social Media Access of Minors

mar, 13/10/2026 - 01:22
If passed into law, the country will become the fourth in Southeast Asia to introduce youth social media restrictions of some kind.

Wolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in Australia 

lun, 12/10/2026 - 21:15
Beijing’s diplomatic officials are adopting the language of the Albanese government to press their demands upon local governments and communities.

What the US and China Should Discuss at APEC

lun, 12/10/2026 - 16:45
Both sides are feeding an AI investment bubble – and Shenzhen is the place to talk about it.

The Mystery of Kyrgyzstan’s Newly Launched Satellite(s) 

lun, 12/10/2026 - 15:29
At first glance, the story of Kyrgyzstan’s satellite launch seemed like a genuine achievement. Then the story changed.

Australia’s Billionaire Problem and the ‘Corruption of the Democratic Process’

lun, 12/10/2026 - 15:17
Australia’s incoming political finance laws will cap donations and electioneering spending for the first time, but the limits are generous, the rules complex, and the two-year delay suspiciously convenient for the major parties. 

South Korea Recalls Ambassador, Demands Public Apology From Ukraine

lun, 12/10/2026 - 15:11
A diplomatic rift is growing after a North Korean prisoner transfer that Kyiv revealed against Seoul’s wishes.

The China-EU Trade Truce Buys Time

lun, 12/10/2026 - 14:37
For the EU, the choice is increasingly difficult: secure real concessions from Beijing to address structural trade imbalances or deploy stronger unilateral measures to protect its industrial base.

Southeast Asia Has a Serious Drug Problem

lun, 12/10/2026 - 14:07
Southeast Asia’s drug labs are pumping out unprecedented amounts of meth and other synthetic drugs.

Will Indonesia’s New Foreign Minister Be Allowed to Do His Job?

lun, 12/10/2026 - 07:07
Arrmanatha Nasir is highly qualified, but his success may hinge on whether or not he has access to President Prabowo Subianto.

US Drops Sanctions on Daughter of Prominent Myanmar Businessman Thein Win Zaw

lun, 12/10/2026 - 06:07
Is Theint Win Htet's removal from the Treasury Department's blacklist a sign of a looming rapprochement between Washington and Naypyidaw?

Trump’s Targeting of Indian IT Firms Hits India-US Ties Again

lun, 12/10/2026 - 05:51
Washington announced last week that it would not accept or process applications from top Indian IT companies for H-1B visas.

To Rebuild the Nepali Congress, Gagan Thapa Must First Reform It

lun, 12/10/2026 - 05:18
Recently re-elected president of the Nepali Congress, Thapa vowed to end the culture of nepotism and groupism in the party and to open it to a new generation of leaders.

Why Did the Industrial Revolution Not Start in India?

lun, 12/10/2026 - 05:06
Due to abundant labor, its social structure, and the inertia of an economic system, there was little incentive to initiate mechanization and the Industrial Revolution in India.

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to Visit Indonesia and Brunei, Regime Spokesperson Says

lun, 12/10/2026 - 03:54
Since taking office in April, the former general has visited five ASEAN member states as he seeks normalization with the Southeast Asian bloc.

Indonesia’s Energy Investment Potential

sam, 10/10/2026 - 23:23
Too big to ignore

Indian Family Offices Eye Southeast Asia’s Startups

sam, 10/10/2026 - 23:11
Patient capital, real risk.

China’s Bid to Define the ‘Global South’

sam, 10/10/2026 - 22:29
Beijing has adopted its own, quite different, definition of the term.

Whither Japan’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles?

sam, 10/10/2026 - 22:16
A highly contentious debate is in the offing.

Beyond Ideological Blocs: The ICDPP’s New Intercontinental Political Dialogue

sam, 10/10/2026 - 22:01
Insights from an Interview with Chung Eui-yong on the Origins, Principles, and Future of the ICDPP

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