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Uzbekistan to Introduce Visa-Free Entry for US Citizens From January 1
Meanwhile, Uzbek citizens face one of the highest visa-refusal rates in the United States.
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Japan’s New Government Boasts High Approval Ratings
New Prime Minister Takaichi enjoys far more support than her immediate predecessors in the early stages of their terms.
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India, US Seek to Stabilize Relations By Renewing Defense Pact
New Delhi’s strategy for now seems to be to manage the relationship with the U.S., which till recently was deemed as vital to counter China.
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India’s Tryst With Strategic Experimentation
For India, progress has often begun as a gamble. Appetite for experimentation could be its key strategic asset.
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Beyond Fiber-Optic Cables: Securing Seabed Before the Next Crisis
Communications cables are only part of the story. A far broader array of systems now covers the ocean floor – and must be protected.
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Malaysia Must Stop Enabling Iran’s Sanctions Evasion
The waters off Malaysia have been the site of more than 500 illicit ship-to-ship transfers involving Iranian oil since the start of 2025.
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US Tech Firms Are Bound by China’s Rising Techno-Nationalism
As Beijing feeds growing suspicion of U.S. technology products, an expanded move away from American tech could be incoming.
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US & Central Asia: What Is the C5+1?
On November 6, 2025, the Central Asian presidents will gather in Washington DC. The summit will be the crowning achievement for a decade-old format.
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Mongolia’s Defector Dilemma: Navigating the Korea Divide
Mongolia's bid to remain a neutral bridge between North and South Korea must find a way to balance idealism and pragmatism.
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Can the Opposition End the 20 Years of BJP-JD(U) Rule in India’s Bihar?
Bihar has traditionally seen bipolar election contests. With the entry of the Jan Suraaj party, the contest is triangular this time.
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Pakistan’s Generals Are Marching Toward Another Disaster
The military’s approach reflects a familiar pattern: engaging in external aggression to mask internal decay and disarray.
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Through the Tempest: The Philippines’ Defense Posture in Troubled Waters
Domestic challenges threaten to derail the military's efforts to upgrade its capabilities and reorient itself toward new strategic priorities.
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Philippine, UAE Have Applied for CPTPP Membership, Report Claims
The 12-nation trade pact is attracting prospective members eager to preserve the current global multilateral trading regime.
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The Strategic Costs of US Exchange Program Cuts in Southeast Asia
Such programs are a cost-effective and proven form of partnership-building. Their loss will undermine U.S. influence in a crucial region of the Indo-Pacific.
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Philippines, Canada Sign Visiting Forces Agreement Amid South China Sea Tensions
The agreement is the fifth that Manila has signed, after similar deals with the United States, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.
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What the 2025 APEC Summit Means for South Korea’s AI Ambitions
The deliverables from the Gyeongju Summit emphasized the heavy emphasis that Seoul is placing on AI.
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A Mini-Detente Between Trump and Xi: What It Means for Central Asia
A brief pause in great-power rivalry opens a window for Central Asia.
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China’s Banner Year in Combat Aircraft
After massive developments in PLA aviation over the past year, it’s time for many observers to update their priors.
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Nuclear Subs and Bounded Autonomy: The Evolving Logic of the South-US Alliance
Washington’s approval for Seoul’s SSNs was more signal than substance – but it reveals the shifting balance of trust and dependence shaping the alliance.
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Debt Relief as Currency Strategy: China’s Renminbi Push in Africa
In Kenya and Ethiopia, China is using debt distress as a strategic opening to expand the RMB’s international use.
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