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Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper Warns of China’s Expanding Military Reach in the Pacific

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 19:18
This year’s white paper places particular emphasis on Beijing’s growing ability to project military power beyond the First Island Chain.

It’s Time for the East Asia Summit to Tackle Nuclear Proliferation

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 18:54
As more countries consider acquiring nuclear weapons, the EAS should take the lead in addressing the growing challenges of proliferation. 

Xi’s Shanghai Tour Offers No Relief for the Housing Crisis

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 17:59
Aside from making sympathetic noises about living standards, Xi offered no new wisdom or solutions.

Why India’s Cockroach Movement Might Not Collapse Like the Others

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 17:25
The Cockroach Janta Party reflects every hallmark of modern decentralized leadership theories, but is set to leave a lasting imprint on Indian politics.

Xi Jinping’s AI Vision

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 15:01
Xi’s speech addressed the attendees at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, but his real audience was the international community, and of course the United States.

Is Japan Decoupling From China?  

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 14:37
The new generation of Japanese policymakers is far less willing to accommodate China than its predecessors.

Is Islamic Extremism Taking Over Bangladesh?

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 13:53
Two years after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, what is the role of Islamist movements in Bangladesh?

Pakistan Wields Iron Fist Against Protesters in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 13:37
Last week, Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif described protesters “as enemies like India."

Uzbekistan’s Nuclear Power Plant Project Advances

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 11:17
Officials say that the first small modular reactor of Uzbekistan’s nuclear power plant project is to be commissioned in 2029.

12 Asian Countries Subject to Finalized US Visa Bond Program

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 11:07
The program, which launched as a pilot in August 2025, is now permanent and at present affects the citizens of 50 countries.

Myanmar’s Depleted Oil Pipeline

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 08:33
A cross-border energy project deals with the impact of two conflicts.

Myanmar Leader Criticizes Five-Point Consensus, Accuses ASEAN of ‘Discrimination’

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 06:07
Marking his 100th day as president, Min Aung Hlaing told parliament that his administration would pursue its own “solution” to the country’s conflict.

Anwar Ibrahim’s Coalition Suffers Another State-level Electoral Defeat

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 03:23
In Negeri Sembilan, the Pakatan Harapan coalition was washed away by a wave of Malay unity that could determine the outcome of the next general election.

For a Gen Z Revolt, Pakistan Needs a Cause, Not a Captain

Fri, 31/07/2026 - 18:08
Imran Khan is undoubtedly popular. But building a protest movement that revolves around Khan and his freedom immediately excludes half the population.

Safeguarding Children Online: Beyond Singapore’s Social Media Ban Debate

Fri, 31/07/2026 - 15:02
Singapore might consider championing a roadmap of “supported autonomy.”

Afghanistan’s Return Crisis: Why Sending People Back Is Not a Durable Solution

Fri, 31/07/2026 - 14:43
The shift in policies from protection to return assumes that return represents a durable solution.

Lee Pushes AI Investment in Silicon Valley and Turns to South American Minerals

Fri, 31/07/2026 - 14:39
The South Korean president secured semiconductor pledges in San Francisco before turning to trade and mineral agreements in Brazil and Chile. 

Tajikistan Denies a Clothing Ban Its Police Keep Enforcing

Fri, 31/07/2026 - 14:05
A rumor with one traceable source drew an official rebuttal in Dushanbe that buried its documented enforcement.

Johor State Election 2026: Decoding Peninsular Malaysian Politics

Fri, 31/07/2026 - 10:26
The Johor state election does not automatically presage a nationwide BN sweep because the results are heavily steeped in Johor's unique local context.

South Asia’s Smaller States Push to Revive SAARC — Again

Fri, 31/07/2026 - 10:17
Will the region’s perpetually squabbling siblings -- India and Pakistan -- put aside their insecurities to make regional cooperation happen?

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