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The year's exercise, the 39th iteration since 1991, will be the first to take place outside the Philippines territorial waters.
The Iranian operation highlights the difficulties that air defense efforts face, particularly when relying on costly Western equipment to counter...
Wang's visit is another sign that Beijing wants to get off on the right foot with the incoming Indonesian administration.
Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop faces an unenviable task in attempting to bring peace to the country.
What does it mean for the FSM to tell China it opposes AUKUS and supports the Global Security Initiative?
Only a year ago, Chief Minister Sarma proclaimed that the party would not seek the votes of minorities.
The BJP’s vision for India is more in sync with what most Indians want – an India that is a military and economic power that they can be proud of.
2 months after the ban went into effect, Farhatullah Babar, a senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party, publicly called for access to the...
The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear and missile capabilities.
Elections in India are a paradoxical see-saw between trust and a legitimacy crisis.
The exploitation of Indian workers in Russia highlights the need for a proactive approach by the Indian government to uphold the rights and ensure...
Foreign ministers from the Southeast Asian bloc have spoken out following the fall of Myawaddy on the Thai border.
Modi has made Hindu nationalism acceptable, even desirable, to a nation of 1.4 billion that for decades prided itself on pluralism and secularism.
The party may increase its vote share in these states but votes may not translate into seats in parliament.
Following the Crocus City Hall attack and a subsequent wave of xenophobia and discrimination toward migrants in Russia, Tashkent has introduced...
The official warm welcome that foreign investors receive in the U.S. may not be matched by common sentiment among the American electorate.
Beijing seems less inclined to loan the famous bears to countries that criticize its behavior. So why did Xi Jinping decide to give pandas back to...
As China's overcapacity becomes a buzzword, restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles are expected. However, the objectives, approaches, and...
While the country espouses an official commitment to gender equality, the reality for women is one of discrimination and limited opportunities.
Maldives has launched its first tactical drones. The eyes in the sky will improve the country’s defense force’s monitoring, surveillance, and...
Tim Cook said that the giant tech firm would "look at" options in Indonesia, as it continues to reduce its heavy reliance on Chinese supply chains.
Recent comments by the commander of the Arakan Army have prompted a heated debate about history, language, and ethnic identity.
The deputy prime minister will take over from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong next month.
This is not the first time that regional opinion toward the U.S. has soured over events in the Middle East.
Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
The government cannot afford to annoy Western countries, whose support it needs for loans. But the Pakistani public is angry with Israel.
Lai Ching-te's choice of Cabinet appointments suggests that he will continue to emphasize continuity with the Tsai administration.
Traditional tools no longer suffice. Policymakers in both countries must embrace paradigm-shifting solutions for new challenges.
With profound cultural significance Asia, millions of poached abalone are trafficked across the globe, inflicting significant harm on disadvantaged...
The heaviest downpour in decades flooded villages in Balochistan and collapsed buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Such partnerships risk further normalizing Beijing’s authoritarian model of digital governance and accelerating China’s efforts to standardize its...
New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and South Korea, their respective U.S. forces, and the regional...
The opposition has dismissed the manifesto as a "jumla patra," a document of fake promises.
Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its political landscape?
Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.
During his meeting with Xi Jinping, Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for China to apply greater pressure on its close strategic partner to resolve the...
The split between the MDP and The Democrats, for example, could undermine the MDP’s chances.
Liberal democracies should restrict TikTok and other Chinese apps until China allows foreign platforms equal and fair access to the Chinese digital...
New developments mark a turning point for the India-South Korea special strategic partnership.
China, a legitimate contender to the U.S.-led world order, fundamentally challenges the doctrine of American exceptionalism – the basic tenet of...
A junta spokesperson said that the 78-year-old leader was relocated due to the intense heat in Myanmar's central plain.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government has struggled to fund its massive "digital wallet" stimulus program.
The nation’s pro-China foreign policy is on the ballot.
In announcing the closure of Soros Foundation-Kyrgyzstan, the Open Society Foundations cited the new “foreign representatives” law.
The upcoming general election is the first in J&K since the Modi government’s controversial decision in August 2019 to revoke its autonomy and...
Political and security considerations outweigh humanitarian concerns in determining the fast-tracking of Indian citizenship for persecuted...
Chinese cash is reaping political rewards ahead of the Solomon Islands election as the West fails to walk the talk in its Pacific step-up.
10 years on, bereaved families and their supporters continue to push for justice and accountability in all manner of man-made tragedies.
Lee will hand power to his deputy, Lawrence Wong, in a long-planned transition.
The border town of Myawaddy has now fallen and ethnic rebels want negotiations with the Thai government.
Insights from Antonio Fiori.
As technologies evolve, so do threats.
Can Uzbekistan’s education system accommodate the growing number of students amid rapid population growth?
As showcased in the Mongolian prime minister's recent visit, Mongolia sees South Korea as a crucial partner in diversifying its economy.
The restrictive law was first proposed 10 years ago. How could it affect Kyrgyz society now that it’s been passed?
Can studying combat in the Black Sea improve the battle-readiness of the PLA Navy?
The latest probe is just the beginning of EU efforts to adjust to a “new world” focused on economic security.
In the face of China’s stunning naval buildup, competition in the Asia Pacific is entering a new era with consequences for the naval balance of...
Debates over nuclear power in Australia continue to be stoked not by industry or voters, but by the media.
It's not only the renewed conscription law – financial reforms targeting overseas workers risks forcing more and more Myanmar nationals into...
Chinese authorities regularly inflict collective punishment against families of activists and dissidents – penalizing them by proxy by harming...
The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024 reveals ASEAN's growing polarization amid China-U.S. competition.