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In Turkmenistan’s Data Desert, the Golden Age Is a Mirage

Tue, 15/09/2026 - 14:25
The IMF says Turkmenistan, in failing to provide key economic data, is in breach of its obligations. 

Pakistan-Oman Maritime Deal Signals Gwadar’s Expanding Regional Relevance

Tue, 15/09/2026 - 10:03
As the strategically located Pakistani port’s geopolitical value increases, can its market readiness keep pace?

What Malaysia’s Recent State Election Results Say About the Country’s Political Direction

Tue, 15/09/2026 - 07:11
Oh Ei Sun of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs discusses the outcome of the recent elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.

Cambodia, Thailand Begin Compulsory Conciliation in Maritime Boundary Dispute

Tue, 15/09/2026 - 06:57
The process, convened under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, follows Thailand’s revocation of a 2001 MoU governing bilateral maritime talks.

India-hosted BRICS Summit Steers Clear of Contentious Moves

Tue, 15/09/2026 - 04:15
The Delhi Declaration made no mention of de-dollarization. But it did back trade in national currencies.

Fighters Without Borders: Mercenaries, Adventurers, and Volunteers in Myanmar’s Civil War

Tue, 15/09/2026 - 03:16
The country's civil wars have long attracted foreign nationals seeking adventure or driven by a mission. Are Russians the latest to join the fight?

Indonesia Replaces Finance Minister Amid Growing Investor Skepticism

Tue, 15/09/2026 - 03:06
The appointment of Suahasil Nazara, who has served as deputy finance minister since 2019, is intended to calm investors worried about Jakarta's fiscal profligacy.

Why Some of Southeast Asia’s Digital Banks are Starting to Scale

Tue, 15/09/2026 - 00:14
Can these institutions threaten the entrenched conventional mega-banks that dominate the region’s financial landscape?

China Postponed Its Chang’e 7 Lunar Mission. What Does That Mean for Its Space Program?

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 17:04
The lack of explanation – or a new launch date – suggests critical challenges, not just bad weather.

North Korea Confirms September 12 Missile Launch Was Joint Firepower Drill

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 16:23
The exercise came a day after trilateral Freedom Edge drills ended and as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to seek a new summit with Kim Jong Un.

Asia’s Democracy Is Being Rewired: An Early Warning for Global Democracy

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 15:54
The emerging contest in the region is between open political systems and “managed” political systems – where citizens are manipulated instead of simply repressed.

South Korea and Arctic Shipping: A Game Changer on Thin Ice?

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 15:09
South Korea is clearly ambitious about seizing potential economic and strategic opportunities from Arctic shipping. But the Arctic is also a geopolitical minefield.

What’s Behind One Nation’s Attacks on Andrew Hastie?

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 15:09
In its relentless attacks on Liberal Party MP, the One Nation party’s contempt for the rule of law is on full display. 

Japan’s Failed Centrist Experiment 

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:43
The CDP-Komeito alliance is breaking apart. But a return to resistance-oriented politics may not be the answer for Japan's opposition.

‘Small-Yurt Diplomacy’ Prevails at Kyrgyzstan’s World Nomad Games

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:38
This year, as Kyrgyzstan was busy showcasing its culture to the world, foreign countries were competing for the attention of locals.

5 Years Later, Where Does AUKUS Stand?

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 14:15
Over the last five years, as AUKUS has taken shape, the dynamics behind regional security have continued to evolve.

India Drops Terror Charges Against Seven Recently Arrested Foreign Nationals

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 13:33
An American and six Ukrainians were arrested under the UAPA in March. They have now been charged under the less stringent Immigration and Foreigners Act instead.

A Matter of Trust: Google, Artificial Intelligence, and the Public Sphere

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 05:32
Bertha Chan explains how Google seeks to mitigate risk while pushing forward the frontiers of AI.

How a Hindu Sect’s Anti-women Diktat Triggered a Strike at the Eiffel Tower

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 05:07
BAPS, a sect close to India’s ruling BJP, asked for women staff to be kept away from the iconic tourist site when its monks visited.

The Dynamics of Dependence Beyond Thailand’s Immediate Neighborhood

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 04:56
The past year has seen considerable steps forward in the country's relationships with Singapore and Indonesia.

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