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Kazakhstan Aligns Itself With Trump, Calling Climate Change ‘Fraud’
Kazakhstan's leaders once characterized climate change as an existential crisis. Now they're quoting Donald Trump and calling it a "fraud."
Mongolian President Khurelsukh’s India Visit Will Redefine the Strategic Partnership
As India-Mongolia ties turn 70, both sides are looking to deepen their bond beyond its aspirational status.
Taiwan’s Weaponization of Semiconductor Exports
The episode with South Africa marks the first time that Taiwan has actively and unilaterally utilized its position in the chip supply chain to engage in economic coercion.
Quad at a Crossroads: Can the Indo-Pacific Grouping Survive Trump 2.0?
The Quad’s future will depend not only on Washington’s choices but also on the willingness of the other members to adapt, innovate, and sustain their shared vision.
Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: September 2025 Update
In September, Rohingya militants became increasingly active in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state, and anti-government demonstrations turned deadly in Nepal.
China Wants to Attract More Young Foreign Talent. Nationalists Don’t.
A new visa for STEM grads has sparked paranoia that China will be swamped by Indian migrants.
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Will Takaichi Sanae Be Japan’s Margaret Thatcher – or Another Liz Truss?
The extent to which Japan’s “Iron Lady” is willing to compromise her beliefs to enact policy will be a crucial test of her leadership.
The Historical Great Powers of Asia: Medieval Southeast Asia
The concept of Southeast Asia is relatively new, and was only popularized during World War II
‘Zombie Vapes’ Are Sweeping Across Southeast Asia, Sparking a New Public Health Crisis
They’re flavored like candy but packed with drugs – leaving teenagers in convulsions and authorities scrambling to keep up.
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China Wants to Attract More Young Foreign Talent. Nationalists Don’t.
A new visa for STEM grads has sparked paranoia that China will be swamped by Indian migrants.
Honduras’ Election Tests China’s Promises and Taiwan’s Soft Power
The Rise and Fall of China-Czechia Relations
How Denmark Has Adopted China’s Language on Taiwan (and Why It Matters)
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Quad at a Crossroads: Can the Indo-Pacific Grouping Survive Trump 2.0?
The Quad’s future will depend not only on Washington’s choices but also on the willingness of the other members to adapt, innovate, and sustain their shared vision.
Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: September 2025 Update
The West’s Perception of the Lashkar-e-Taiba as a South Asian Problem Is Deeply Flawed
Turkistan Islamic Party Threatens Security of States in South and Central Asia
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Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
The North Korea-Russia Partnership Is Now a Battle-Tested Alliance
The new convergence between Moscow and Pyongyang threatens Northeast Asian and U.S. security.
The Future of Taiwan-US Drone Cooperation
India’s Agni-Prime Rail-based Test Launch Is Aimed Squarely at Pakistan
Will Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact Redefine Deterrence in the Arab Gulf?
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The Gen Z Movement Comes to Timor-Leste
What can we learn from the recent eruption of youth protests in Southeast Asia’s youngest nation?
Thai Court Sentences Former Marine to Life in Prison For Killing of Former Cambodian MP
Vietnamese Communist Party Chief to Visit North Korea This Week
How Vietnam’s Non-Aligned Foreign Policy Helps Bolster Its Position in the South China Sea
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Another Celebrity-Fueled Stampede Claims Lives in India
Actor-turned-politician Vijay kept a massive crowd waiting for seven hours in the sweltering heat. A tragedy was waiting to happen.
After the Youthquake: Nepal’s Fragile Path to Democratic Renewal
India’s Top Court Intervenes to Check Heavy Development Spree in the Himalayas
It’s Time for India to Partner Strategically With the Visegrad Four
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The Enduring Axis: Don’t Underestimate the China-North Korea Bond
The hope that China can be pressured to “solve” the North Korea problem is a dangerous illusion.
South Korean President Hosts Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister
South Korea’s APEC Summit: A Test for Lee Jae-myung’s ‘Pragmatic’ Diplomacy
War Narratives in North Korea-Russia Cultural Diplomacy
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Can Takaichi Find a Pragmatist Streak as Prime Minister?
Having ascended to the top tier of Japanese politics, can Takaichi fight the reflex of having to prove her conservative reputation?
Takaichi Sanae and the Rise of Conservative Populism in Japan
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Reclaiming Gandhian Spirituality in the Age of Religious Nationalism
Gandhian Hinduism was the ethical source of India’s secular and pluralistic ethos. It affirmed the sanctity of all faiths and the equality of all human beings.
The Military Junta Will Never Break the Myanmar People’s Resilience
How Japan Can Unlock US Munitions Bottlenecks for Taiwan
Why We Trust the Peacock’s Tail
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Kazakhstan Aligns Itself With Trump, Calling Climate Change ‘Fraud’
Kazakhstan's leaders once characterized climate change as an existential crisis. Now they're quoting Donald Trump and calling it a "fraud."
Mongolian President Khurelsukh’s India Visit Will Redefine the Strategic Partnership
Tajik MP Proposes a Social Media Ban for Children Under 14
Forward Kairat: The Champions League Returns to Kazakhstan
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US Pushes South Korea to Strengthen Self-Reliance
Amid the formation of the China-North Korea-Russia coalition, South Korea is now facing unexpected challenges created by its own ally.
A US Congressional Delegation Just Visited China. More Should Follow.
South Korea-US Relations Suffer the Aftermath of ICE’s Georgia Raid
The India-US Partnership Will Survive, Maybe Even Thrive
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Taiwan’s Weaponization of Semiconductor Exports
The episode with South Africa marks the first time that Taiwan has actively and unilaterally utilized its position in the chip supply chain to engage in economic coercion.
The Indonesia-EU Free Trade Agreement, Explained
Southeast Asia’s Fraud Networks and the Countries Paying the Price
Power of Siberia 2: Russia’s Political Bet, China’s Diplomatic Win
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Australia and PNG Sign Defense Treaty, Agreement With Vanuatu Delayed
Will these agreements benefit Pacific Island countries as much as they benefit Australia?
Guam at the Pacific Islands Forum: ‘Business as Usual’ Despite External Partner Ban
Independence Is ‘Destiny’: Toroama Wins Bougainville Presidential Election
Does Australia Need a New Flag? The Case for the Golden Wattle
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Strategic Alliances: The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Mutual Defense Pact
Under the agreement, the two countries pledged that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.”
What’s Really Behind Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution?
What Actually Mattered at China’s Big Military Parade?
South Korea’s Lee Hits the Road to Japan and the United States
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Self-Help Groups Are Transforming Women’s Lives in India
For decades, men ruled the farms in Bihar. Now, it’s women who are reshaping the agricultural economy.