expand_moreexpand_lessexpand_moreexpand_less
|
 |
 |
The Diplomat |
Can Japan ‘normalize’ relations?
Across the Indo-Pacific, several of the United States’ closest partners are investing more heavily in relationships with one another – and,...
Governments such as Australia’s need to recognize that defending civil society and a free press throughout the region and beyond are not luxuries...
Chinese state media’s handling of the Tibet floods is following its usual pattern of restricted coverage, censorship, and emphasizing positive news.
Researchers are seeing a change in Cambodian weather patterns as climate change takes hold across the region.
By 2030, the China-U.S. AI competition may be decided less by who builds the most advanced chips than by who deploys the most computing power.
The prevalence of nationalism, authoritarianism, and populism explains the rise of far-right politics in Australia.
Is this the beginning of the end of Jakarta’s truly “free and active” foreign policy?
Trade infrastructure was swept away. Nepal’s trade with China, which was already limited, will be further restricted after the August 26 floods.
Concerned citizens and civil society groups working in tandem can help free the unjustly imprisoned. But the work is far from finished.
China’s humanoid robots are more than a showcase of state ambition. They reveal how differently we interpret visions of the technological future...
Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Prabowo Subianto described his country as “a natural entry point to ASEAN" for investors.
Compulsory conciliation under UNCLOS could help both sides insulate sensitive negotiations from domestic political pressure.
Japan’s updated vision is sharper and more self-interested.
The case dates back to March 2023, when four flight attendants were caught carrying narcotics hidden in toothpaste tubes on a flight from Paris to...
Since 2022, but particularly in 2026, hard maritime security issues on the Caspian Sea have started moving to the forefront.
The question here is not whether the military should be involved in disaster response, but how the military itself is responding, adapting, and...
The benefits and vulnerabilities of deepening interdependence
As strange as it sounds, the Korean beauty industry is playing an increasingly important role in Seoul’s foreign policy calculus.
“The first step is security: uphold the ceasefire, reduce military risks, clear mines, strengthen law enforcement, and cooperate against criminal...
A more integrated and flexible power system could give Central Asian states greater room to manage drought, hydropower volatility, and competing...
The U.S. administration lacks the willingness to confront China and Russia over their assistance to Iran, and Asian allies are paying the price.
The Jinnah 1 mission signals increased cooperation with China and takes Pakistan’s rivalry with India to new heights – literally.
“I respectfully ask the international community to stand with me – to fight for the freedom of Pastor Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, and all peaceful...
A historical mining town in Australia’s outback is confronting severe lead-contamination health threats, disproportionately affecting Aboriginal...
It’s not a matter of counting suppliers.
The vessel's arrival has shone a light on Pattaya's sex industry, which established itself as a rest and recreation destination for U.S. personnel...
Rights groups say that the 1,476 Myanmar nationals are at high risk of torture, mistreatment, and forced conscription on their return.
The veteran strategist and security analyst joins Beyond The Mekong to discuss the region's ongoing security challenges.
Dr. Ikboljon Qoraboyev's arrest on espionage charges has sent shockwaves through Kazakhstan’s increasingly internationalized academic sector.
Pro-American candidates are winning elections, but deep economic ties with China will continue to constrain any significant strategic realignment.
“The Asian theater was never just about defeating Japan – it was also about dismantling European imperialism and creating new national futures.”
Taiwan's Patriot missiles, and Japan's Tomahawks are competing in the same queue as Ukraine and the Iran replenishment. But there are solutions.
Beyond the immediate devastation, the abrupt closure of the China-Nepal trade corridor – again – will reshape the local economy for years to come.
Insights from Steve Tsang.
A Pakistani statement signals to Tehran that Islamabad will not undermine a relationship or existing trade ties that have long faced pressure from...
New Delhi aims to keep BRICS relevant to the Global South while preventing its transformation into a Chinese bandwagon or an explicitly anti-Western...
More and more Vietnamese are being forcibly displaced to make way for development. Many are reluctant to speak out, because “between a victim and a...
Uzbekistan’s new national development programs prioritize socio-economic developments over democratic reforms.
The promise of deeper economic cooperation is undermined by punitive measures that could torpedo the India-U.S. pact even before it is signed.
For Mongolia, the highlights were the bilateral meetings held on the sidelines with Kyrgyzstan, China, and Russia.
Analysts warn a disruption in Chinese sources of common antibiotics or blood thinners could leave American patients with no reliable alternative.
The territory's curious status is the result of an unresolved border dispute between Malaysia and Brunei that dates back to the British colonial era.
Maritime security is one of Indonesia’s most demanding defense domains. And at its current stage, Indonesia needs significant help.
The opening of the games coincided with Kyrgyzstan's 35th independence anniversary and a major Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
At the recent special representatives talks in Beijing, the two sides agreed to work on identifying less contentious sections of their disputed...
While the U.S. still holds considerable advantages gained through its earlier lunar explorations, China’s planned mission could provide it with a...
What began as an energy policy to reduce crude imports has travelled through the agricultural supply chain and ended up on the dinner table.
The budget was passed almost 9 months late, amid growing concern that defense spending was being held up – especially funding for drones.
login
who are we?
contact us
qosheapp
