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Will Reinstating the Death Penalty Protect Kyrgyz Women?
“[T]he death penalty is not the solution” to Kyrgyzstan’s gender-based violence problem, a group of human rights organizations argue.
What China and Russia Gained From North Korea’s Parade
Beijing and Moscow no longer fear being seen alongside the region’s most sanctioned regime.
Why Is the US Defense Department Funding China’s Military Research?
It’s time for the U.S. government to start consolidating its blacklists.
India-Taliban Handshake in Delhi Triggers Diplomatic Quake in South Asia
India's strategy will be keen to address security risks, and to extract assurances that Afghan soil will not be used for anti-India activities by terror groups.
Honduras’ China Hangover
Honduras is not alone in finding China’s promises fell short of reality. Now calls to reestablish relations with Taiwan have become a central campaign issue.
Amid China’s Export Ban, Don’t Forget the Human Costs of Myanmar’s Rare Earths
Myanmar can be a potential partner in the supply of rare earths, but responsible sourcing can only be feasible when a democratic process is restored.
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The World’s Taiwan Strategy Runs Through the Philippines
The Philippines is becoming a regional nexus for defense integration involving U.S. allies from around the globe.
Did Trump Kill the Quad?
Trump’s moves are casting doubt on the prospect of a Leaders Summit – and the future of the Quad itself.
Southeast Asia’s Fraud Networks and the Countries Paying the Price
Together, Australia and the United States account for a staggering share of total scam losses globally. What can be done?
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Honduras’ China Hangover
Honduras is not alone in finding China’s promises fell short of reality. Now calls to reestablish relations with Taiwan have become a central campaign issue.
China’s BYD EVs Now Selling in Milei’s US-Aligned Argentina
When Will China Begin Earning Nobel Prizes in Science?
How the Gaza War Changed Arab Elites’ Perception of China
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What China and Russia Gained From North Korea’s Parade
Beijing and Moscow no longer fear being seen alongside the region’s most sanctioned regime.
North Korea Hosts Military Parade With China, Russia Looking On
Is North Korea a Strategic Cyber Threat to Europe?
The World’s Taiwan Strategy Runs Through the Philippines
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
Japan Launches 6th Taigei-Class Submarine for JMSDF
The newly launched SSK, JS Sogei, is expected to enter service in March 2027.
India’s Use of Artificial Intelligence During the Indo-Pak Four-Day Crisis
Why Indonesia Should Not Buy an Aircraft Carrier, At Least For Now
From Ambition to Action: Rajnath Singh’s Visit Deepens Australia-India Ties
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US Backs Philippine Ally After Latest Maritime Clash With China
Washington's statement followed an incident in the vicinity of Thitu Island, the largest Philippine-occupied feature in the Spratly Islands.
Will President Trump Attend the Upcoming ASEAN Summit?
From Four Pillars to Five: Vietnam Reshapes Its Collective Leadership Model
Myanmar Invites ASEAN to Send Election Observers to Year-end Polls
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India-Taliban Handshake in Delhi Triggers Diplomatic Quake in South Asia
India's strategy will be keen to address security risks, and to extract assurances that Afghan soil will not be used for anti-India activities by terror groups.
Pakistan Takes Fight to Afghanistan to Combat Cross-Border Terrorism
The True Cost of Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan
Sri Lanka’s Anti-drug Drive Targets Narco-politics and Organized Crime Networks
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Divided Peninsula
The Price of Beauty: How South Korea’s Standards Drive Growth and Inequality
K-Beauty fuels South Korea’s global influence and economic growth, but the same standards driving its success are widening social divides and eroding well-being at home.
Reassessing South Korea’s Foreign Policy Divide Under the Lee Administration
South Korea’s Ruling Party Is Divided Over How to Handle the Opposition
The Enduring Axis: Don’t Underestimate the China-North Korea Bond
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Japan’s Iron Lady: A Prime Minister for the Trump Era?
Takaichi inherits a precarious LDP minority government. Her relationship with Trump may prove decisive.
Takaichi Sanae’s Rise Highlights the Gender Paradox in Japanese Politics
Can Takaichi Find a Pragmatist Streak as Prime Minister?
Takaichi Sanae and the Rise of Conservative Populism in Japan
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Why Australia Should Amplify the Pacific Region’s Voice in APEC
Only three members of the Pacific Islands Forum are currently members of APEC. Canberra can – and should – push for the region's full inclusion.
The UN’s Sri Lanka Failure
A UN Conference Can’t Hide China’s Discomfort With Women’s Rights
Erasure by Climate Disinformation: The Undoing of Indigenous Identity in Thailand
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Will Reinstating the Death Penalty Protect Kyrgyz Women?
“[T]he death penalty is not the solution” to Kyrgyzstan’s gender-based violence problem, a group of human rights organizations argue.
The Gulf Turns East: How Central Asia Became a New Financial Frontier
Dushanbe Hosts Putin and Leaders of Commonwealth of Independent States
The Enduring Legacy of US-Uzbekistan Exchange Programs
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U.S. Policy on Asia
Why Is the US Defense Department Funding China’s Military Research?
It’s time for the U.S. government to start consolidating its blacklists.
Can Indian Americans Shape US Foreign Policy Toward India?
US Pushes South Korea to Strengthen Self-Reliance
A US Congressional Delegation Just Visited China. More Should Follow.
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Amid China’s Export Ban, Don’t Forget the Human Costs of Myanmar’s Rare Earths
Myanmar can be a potential partner in the supply of rare earths, but responsible sourcing can only be feasible when a democratic process is restored.
Thailand, US Trade Talks Set For Completion By Year’s End, Commerce Minister Says
Taiwan’s Weaponization of Semiconductor Exports
The Indonesia-EU Free Trade Agreement, Explained
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Building on the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Punitive U.S. tariffs on India present an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen bilateral ties.
Some of Australia’s ‘ISIS Brides’ Have Returned
Australia and PNG Sign Defense Treaty, Agreement With Vanuatu Delayed
Guam at the Pacific Islands Forum: ‘Business as Usual’ Despite External Partner Ban
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Inside the Story of America’s Failure to Disarm North Korea
Why has the U.S. failed time and again to forestall North Korea's nuclear ambitions?
Strategic Alliances: The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Mutual Defense Pact
What’s Really Behind Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution?
What Actually Mattered at China’s Big Military Parade?
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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.