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The Gyeongju Summit Was a Turning Point for APEC
The 2025 summit reflected a shift in APEC’s agenda, from U.S.-led liberalization to the rise of AI and East Asian leadership.
North Korea Test-Fires SRBM as It Denounces South Korea-US Exercises
The South Korean military said North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward its east coast on Friday.
With Approval Soaring, How Ambitious Can Japan’s New Prime Minister Be?
Since taking office, Takaichi has shown a willingness to moderate on many issues – with the marked exception of national security policy.
Restoring ASEAN’s Collective Negotiating Function
Bring back ASEAN centrality with a Collective Negotiation Clause.
Sri Lanka’s Budget Tightens Taxes, Trims Discretion, and Seeks Space for China-India-IMF Balancing
The next 12 to 18 months, when the political and social costs of broader taxation and administrative centralization will become most visible, are crucial.
Closing the Asia-Pacific’s Precision Therapy Access Gap
Personalized cancer treatments have the potential to transform and extend the life of millions, but the region's healthcare systems are yet to capitalize on the technology.
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US & Central Asia: What Is the C5+1?
On November 6, 2025, the Central Asian presidents will gather in Washington DC. The summit will be the crowning achievement for a decade-old format.
China’s Banner Year in Combat Aircraft
After massive developments in PLA aviation over the past year, it’s time for many observers to update their priors.
Pakistan’s Generals Are Marching Toward Another Disaster
The military’s approach reflects a familiar pattern: engaging in external aggression to mask internal decay and disarray.
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North Korea Test-Fires SRBM as It Denounces South Korea-US Exercises
The South Korean military said North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward its east coast on Friday.
Why the West Can’t Escape China’s Rare Earth Dominance – Yet
China: Blue Porcelain and Rare Earths
Nuclear Tests and Their Legacy of Harms in Asia-Pacific
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Takaichi Government Moves to Expand Japan’s Defense Exports After Komeito’s Exit
With a willing partner in Nippon Ishin, the ruling LDP is advancing its defense export ambitions.
Why the New Hangor-Class Submarines Are Crucial for the Pakistan Navy
Through the Tempest: The Philippines’ Defense Posture in Troubled Waters
Nuclear Subs and Bounded Autonomy: The Evolving Logic of the South Korea-US Alliance
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Thai Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Cambodian Tycoon Ly Yong Phat
The 67-year-old senator, a long-time ally of Cambodia's ruling Hun family, has been accused of laundering money generated by cyber-scam centers.
The Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute Remains Unresolved
Indonesian Activists Protest Plans to Grant Former President Suharto ‘Hero’ Status
Thailand Announces Plans to Trace ‘Gray Money’ Transactions Linked to Scams, Crime
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Sri Lanka’s Budget Tightens Taxes, Trims Discretion, and Seeks Space for China-India-IMF Balancing
The next 12 to 18 months, when the political and social costs of broader taxation and administrative centralization will become most visible, are crucial.
India’s Labor Mobility Revolution: Turning Demographics Into Diplomacy
Sanctions, the Taliban, and an Iranian Port: The Uncertain Future of India’s Kabul Route
Why a Full-blown War Against the Taliban May Not Benefit Pakistan
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Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea Policy Is Built on Outdated Assumptions
Every South Korean liberal president, including Lee, has built their North Korea policy on three assumptions. None of them still holds true.
What the 2025 APEC Summit Means for South Korea’s AI Ambitions
Lee and Xi Agree to Strengthen China-South Korea Relations
How North Korea Uses Vietnam to Avoid UN Sanctions
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With Approval Soaring, How Ambitious Can Japan’s New Prime Minister Be?
Since taking office, Takaichi has shown a willingness to moderate on many issues – with the marked exception of national security policy.
The Future of Japan’s Official Development Assistance Under Takaichi
Japan’s New Government Boasts High Approval Ratings
‘Golden Age’ of the Japan-US Alliance in the Shadow of Abe
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Lessons in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution From Fergana
The Fergana Valley's transformation from a conflict zone into a unified entity with collective identity demonstrates that stability is achievable even amid global uncertainty.
The US Tightening of Commercial Driver’s License Regulations Hurts Central Asian Migrants
Uzbekistan to Introduce Visa-Free Entry for US Citizens From January 1
Mongolia’s Defector Dilemma: Navigating the Korea Divide
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Trump’s G2 Moment: Dawn of a New World Order?
The emergence of a robust G-2 dialogue may signal a transition from a unipolar world to a bipolar one.
The Strategic Costs of US Exchange Program Cuts in Southeast Asia
Why Trump Should Have Raised China’s Transnational Repression With Xi Jinping
The Trump-Xi Summits, Then and Now: Trade, Taiwan, and Russia
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The Gyeongju Summit Was a Turning Point for APEC
The 2025 summit reflected a shift in APEC’s agenda, from U.S.-led liberalization to the rise of AI and East Asian leadership.
Indonesia Plans to Begin Redenomination of Rupiah by 2027
Indonesia’s Never-Ending Quest for a National Car
Japanese Markets Look Poised to Prosper With New Government, China-US Trade Truce
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New Zealand’s Recalibrated Foreign Policy at Play in Southeast Asia
Part of Wellington’s foreign policy reset seeks to reinforce ASEAN’s role in anchoring the wider region.
A Conundrum for Australia’s Liberal Party
The China Factor in Australia-US Relations
France’s Political Dramas Threaten More Instability in Violence-Wracked New Caledonia
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Inside China’s Struggle for Influence in Central Asia
For Beijing, Central Asia is a testing ground for its foreign policy innovations – and a challenge.