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Kazakhstan’s ‘Eternal’ and Pragmatic Relations on Display in Russia Visit
Less than a week after visiting Donald Trump in the White House, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev traveled to Russia to further the countries’ proclaimed “eternal alliance.”
When It Comes to Oil and Gas, Japan Can Still Say ‘No’
Japan is most likely to diverge from U.S. foreign policy positions when its energy security is at stake.
President Lee Jae-myung’s Latest Headache
Prosecutors and the opposition party are elevating their attacks on Lee over a recent court ruling.
Malabar Exercises Underway, Despite Turbulence in the Quad
While the Quad leaders are unlikely to meet this year, Malabar 2025 is going ahead.
Rare Earths Roil China-EU Relations
Despite a recent de-escalation, China-EU relations are far from normal.
Australia’s Shock Defense Wake-up Call
‘Down under’ isn’t that far away from trouble.
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Today Trump Is Talking to a Different North Korea
The DPRK of 2025 is fundamentally different – and far more dangerous – than when Trump last met Kim Jong Un.
27th Amendment to Pakistan’s Constitution on the Anvil
The amendment is likely to pass as the ruling coalition has the necessary two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament.
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.
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Malabar Exercises Underway, Despite Turbulence in the Quad
While the Quad leaders are unlikely to meet this year, Malabar 2025 is going ahead.
Twin Blasts in South Asia and the Region’s Dangerous Dilemmas
The Nexperia Wake-Up Call: Can Europe Secure Its Tech Future Amid China-US Rivalry?
Pakistan’s Afghan Retaliation Imminent After TTP’s Twin Attacks
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Landmines and Civilian Shootings Leave Thai-Cambodian Peace Deal in Tatters
Cambodia’s Prince Group denies claims of involvement in online scamming operations, alleges U.S. conspiracy.
Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn Arrives in Beijing For Historic Visit
Does Jakarta School Bombing Herald a New Wave of Terror in Indonesia?
Malaysian PM Anwar Attempts to Get Thailand-Cambodia Border Deal Back on Track
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Are Indian Classrooms Ready for the AI Leap?
The country's policymakers must cultivate a middle path that enables technological upliftment while acknowledging structural inequalities.
After the Gen Z Quake, Nepali Congress Fights for its Future
Afghanistan’s Media Under the Taliban: From Free Press to Propaganda Control
As COP30 Discusses Climate Action, Indian Capital Sees Pollution Protests
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President Lee Jae-myung’s Latest Headache
Prosecutors and the opposition party are elevating their attacks on Lee over a recent court ruling.
South Korea Wakes up to Southeast Asia’s Ballooning Scam Industry
Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea Policy Is Built on Outdated Assumptions
What the 2025 APEC Summit Means for South Korea’s AI Ambitions
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When It Comes to Oil and Gas, Japan Can Still Say ‘No’
Japan is most likely to diverge from U.S. foreign policy positions when its energy security is at stake.
Japan’s Takaichi Pushes Stricter Rules on Foreign Nationals
Japan’s Taiwan Policy Is Evolving – But Not Yet Transforming
With Approval Soaring, How Ambitious Can Japan’s New Prime Minister Be?
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Vietnam’s Trade Boom Shouldn’t Excuse Its Human Rights Crackdown
There are real opportunities for Vietnam’s trading partners to insist that it honor its obligations under international human rights law.
Legal Pathways Will Save Rohingya Lives
Can Positive Change Happen from Within in Afghanistan Under the Taliban?
Decoding the Myths: Understanding Hindutva and Hindu Organizations in America
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Tajikistan’s Glaciers Are Collapsing While the Government Talks Green
A mismatch between eco-friendly government rhetoric and polluting actions on the ground is exacerbating Tajikistan’s climate change vulnerability.
A C5+1 or 5 C1+1s: The New Math of US Central Asia Policy
Mongolia Badly Needs Education Reform
Lessons in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution From Fergana
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Can the NBA Help Heal China-US Relations?
As China-U.S. tensions rise, sports diplomacy offers a path back to healthy competition.
The Supreme Court’s Tariff Test: What Is at Stake for the Rule of Law and Global Trade
What to Make of the Recent Trump-Xi Summit?
Trump’s G2 Moment: Dawn of a New World Order?
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South Korea’s Semiconductor Dependence Is Becoming a Structural Economic Risk
Persistent export concentration around memory chips leaves the Korean economy acutely vulnerable to global tech cycles.
Time to Get Ready for the Era of ‘Selective Protectionism’
Breaking Down the Philippines’ 2026 Budget
The Gyeongju Summit Was a Turning Point for APEC
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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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The State of US Asia Policy in the Trump Era, With Special Guest Jim Sciutto
Reflecting on the U.S. president’s recent Asia trip, how American partners view Trump’s nontraditional diplomatic style, and what (in Asia) keeps Jim up at night.
