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The Pitfalls of Thailand’s ‘Bamboo Diplomacy’

Tue, 03/11/2026 - 01:19
"Its flexibility allows Thai policymakers to justify different, and sometimes contradictory, strategies under the same label."

Indonesia Urges Russia to Stop Recruiting Its Citizens Into Ukraine War

Tue, 03/11/2026 - 00:50
In recent months, reports have surfaced of Indonesian nationals fighting on the frontlines in occupied Ukraine.

Is India Extending Its Control Over Islamic Practice In Kashmir?

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 22:29
“In Kashmir, Islam and politics have always remained inseparable. We can smell the link this time too.”

From Ankara To Ankara: 34 Years of Turkic Cooperation

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 21:27
It would have been difficult for the leaders who attended the first Organization of Turkic States summit in 1992 to imagine the group's progress in the years since.

‘The Indian Question’: The Rise of Anti-Indian Hate in America

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 21:00
Akhilesh Pillalamarri, an attorney and columnist for The Diplomat, joins host Tushar Shetty to explore the cultural anxieties driving right-wing attacks on Indian Americans.

From New Delhi to Manila to Atlanta, the Quad Finds Its Rhythm in 2026

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 20:44
Despite the stir over an impending Quad Leaders’ summit, the grouping has had a productive year with multiple outcome-oriented convenings.

The Al Mayeda Strike Shows the Limits of Pakistan’s Hormuz Mediation

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 20:28
Pakistan can broker agreements over the Strait of Hormuz, but it has no way to enforce compliance.

The 5th Plenum and the CCP’S Dark Warning to the Unfaithful

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 19:57
14 years later, the Chinese Communist Party is still carrying out the relentless anti-corruption crusade that has become the signature program of Xi Jinping’s rule.    

Who Should the Turkic States’ Organization Open Its Doors To?

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 18:53
With member states insistent on cooperation with outsiders, will Russia become one of them?

In Memory of Fukuda Diplomacy: Peace, History, and Japan’s Foreign Policy

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 18:33
After Fukuda Yasuo’s passing, a look back at his foreign policy as prime minister.

China’s AI Data Centers Move West, But Their Tax Revenue Stays East

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 16:37
If nothing changes, cities like Ulanqab will struggle to turn their computing boom into a real development advantage.

Will New Laws Finally End Human Rights Abuses in Asia’s Factories?

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 16:14
It’s clear that voluntary measures aren’t enough for ethical sourcing and supply chains. 

$6B Binance Heist Exposes How North Korea Turned Hacking Into a State Revenue Stream

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 15:42
The FBI blamed Pyongyang for the largest crypto theft on record. Its cash-out routes rely heavily on China.

Rahul Gandhi and Neha Bora’s Politics of Resistance to Save India’s Democracy

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 13:22
The political challenge for the opposition now is to turn the resistance visible on the streets into electoral change.

President Muizzu’s Pakistan Visit Tests the Maldives’ Fragile Thaw With India

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 12:49
Three MoUs relating to Maldives-Pakistan security cooperation in defense, maritime security and cybersecurity could prompt unease in New Delhi.

As Violence in Manipur Spirals, New Conflict Faultlines Emerge

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 07:20
Meitei and Naga civil society groups have called on the government to repeal the ceasefire agreements with Kuki militant outfits.

Fallout from an Interview in Naypyidaw

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 05:52
An unflattering media profile has angered Myanmar’s new "civilian" government.

Thai Activist Sentenced to Additional Prison Term For Defaming Monarchy During 2020 Protest

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 04:29
Arnon Nampa, 42, now faces more than 34 years in prison for multiple breaches of Thailand's strict lese-majeste law.

Prabowo’s Rainbow Coalition Has Achieved Stability at the Cost of Efficacy

Mon, 02/11/2026 - 00:34
The Indonesian leader's big-tent approach to governance has blurred the lines of authority and fostered friction between coalition members.

Myanmar Remains on FATF Blacklist Due to Money Laundering Concerns

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 23:55
The group's announcement came after a report which said that Japanese officials had lobbied for the country's removal from its list of "high-risk jurisdictions."

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