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Taiwan’s Participation in the ‘Global Mutirão’ on Climate Transition
Aligning with the world to confront climate risks while energizing broad participation to achieve sustainable development
C5+1 at a Crossroads: Charting the Next Decade of US-Central Asia Engagement
As Washington contemplates the future of the C5+1, it must decide whether to adapt the mechanism to new geopolitical realities.
In Kazakhstan, Energy Security Is Increasingly in Danger
While the war in Ukraine keeps evolving, recent counterattacks have put Kazakhstan’s energy system under growing threat.
Lee and Xi Agree to Strengthen China-South Korea Relations
Amid the aggravated rivalry between the two great powers, South Korea seeks to restore its bilateral relations with China.
How the Trump-Xi Meeting Was Read in Taiwan
Unusually, Taiwan didn't come up at the China-U.S. summit. But observers in Taiwan had plenty to say.
With Eye on Elections Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami Offers Vague Apology
The Islamist party had collaborated with Pakistan in genocide during the 1971 Liberation War. But its chief avoided mentioning its horrific role.
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The Remaking of the Indian Army Since Operation Sindoor
India has been rapidly restructuring its military, taking advantage of the fact that it is still technically on a war footing.
Does ASEAN Actually Matter?
This year's summit reflects the prominent place that ASEAN occupies in Asia’s diplomatic calendar. But some say the organization has devolved into an ineffective talk-shop.
China’s De-Americanization Strategy
As the U.S. pursues “de-risking,” China is charting its own course from reliance to autonomy.
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Why Indonesia’s Focus on Secondhand Military Purchases Could Backfire
While the approach offers a quick means of fulfilling the country's strategic needs, it could inflict significant costs over the longer term
Beyond Hardware: The Message Behind Singapore’s New Defense Acquisitions
Game Changer: Trump Approves South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Ambition
Taiwan’s T-Dome Missile Defense: Balancing Deterrence, Risk, and Regional Stability
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Singapore Police Seize $115M in Assets Tied to Cambodia’s Prince Group
The U.S. government has accused the conglomerate and its chairman, Chen Zhi, of running a network of forced-labor scam centers.
US, Vietnam Discuss Deeper Defense Cooperation, Possible Arms Sales
Former President Duterte to Appeal ICC Ruling Affirming Its Jurisdiction
Will Crime Syndicates Kill the Thai-Cambodian Peace Deal?
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With Eye on Elections Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami Offers Vague Apology
The Islamist party had collaborated with Pakistan in genocide during the 1971 Liberation War. But its chief avoided mentioning its horrific role.
Rebel Leader Reiterates Demand for Separate Flag and Constitution for Nagas in India’s Northeast
United Council of Rohang: Bangladesh’s Script for Rohingya Leadership
Where Afghanistan Fits in Iran’s Changing Regional Playbook
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Lee and Xi Agree to Strengthen China-South Korea Relations
Amid the aggravated rivalry between the two great powers, South Korea seeks to restore its bilateral relations with China.
How North Korea Uses Vietnam to Avoid UN Sanctions
South Korean President Meets New Japanese Prime Minister
South Korea and US Presidents Talk Tariffs, Nuclear Subs at Summit
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‘Golden Age’ of the Japan-US Alliance in the Shadow of Abe
When everything was said and done, their first meeting defied everyone’s expectations – in a good way.
Japan-South Korea Relations Under a Takaichi Sanae Government
Takaichi’s Ambitious Economic and Security Agenda for Japan
In First Summit, Takaichi Uses Abe Legacy, Flattery, and Defense Plans to Engage Trump
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Taiwan’s Participation in the ‘Global Mutirão’ on Climate Transition
Aligning with the world to confront climate risks while energizing broad participation to achieve sustainable development
Why Standing by South Korea’s Hanwha Is a US Imperative
Timor-Leste Shouldn’t Have to Buy Its ASEAN Seat With Silence
A Perfect Match: Taliban Control Meets Global Apathy
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C5+1 at a Crossroads: Charting the Next Decade of US-Central Asia Engagement
As Washington contemplates the future of the C5+1, it must decide whether to adapt the mechanism to new geopolitical realities.
In Kazakhstan, Energy Security Is Increasingly in Danger
C5+1 Summit: What’s at Stake for the US and Central Asia
Uzbekistan’s Water Crisis Spells Debts for Farmers
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Why Trump Should Have Raised China’s Transnational Repression With Xi Jinping
Even amid de-escalation efforts, there is strategic value to rebuffing Beijing’s overreach.
The Trump-Xi Summits, Then and Now: Trade, Taiwan, and Russia
Pakistan Offers US a Port Near Gwadar
Two Asias: Illiberal Regimes and Democratic Resistance
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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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Does ASEAN Actually Matter?
This year's summit reflects the prominent place that ASEAN occupies in Asia’s diplomatic calendar. But some say the organization has devolved into an ineffective talk-shop.
What’s Japan’s Problem with Foreigners?
Did Trump Kill the Quad?
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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.
