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Indian Family Offices Eye Southeast Asia’s Startups

Sat, 10/10/2026 - 23:11
Patient capital, real risk.

China’s Bid to Define the ‘Global South’

Sat, 10/10/2026 - 22:29
Beijing has adopted its own, quite different, definition of the term.

Whither Japan’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles?

Sat, 10/10/2026 - 22:16
A highly contentious debate is in the offing.

Beyond Ideological Blocs: The ICDPP’s New Intercontinental Political Dialogue

Sat, 10/10/2026 - 22:01
Insights from an Interview with Chung Eui-yong on the Origins, Principles, and Future of the ICDPP

Why Afghanistan’s Neighbors Have Not Backed Pakistan’s Strikes on the Taliban

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 20:48
China, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan are less exposed to the impact of cross-border terrorism – and less willing to risk smooth relations with Kabul over the issue.

The US and China Cannot Slow the AI Race, But They Can Make It Safer

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 19:27
The United States does not need to trust China, share frontier models with China, or slow its own AI development to have a national security interest in AI safety cooperation.

Myanmar’s Leaders Tried to Erase My Rohingya Identity 11 Years Ago

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 17:39
The repression of Rohingya identity is connected to Myanmar’s broader failure to establish an inclusive political order. It's time for ASEAN to realize that.

Why Kim Jong Un Should Want a 4th Summit With Donald Trump

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 17:06
Here’s what Pyongyang’s Foreign Ministry might be telling Kim about a possible summit.

New Governor, Old Problem: Koja Confronts US Base-Related Crimes in Okinawa

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 16:50
Whoever is governor, waves of Okinawan anti-base sentiment and protest will continue in the wake of every violent crime.

Central Asia’s Leaders Gather in Turkmenistan for 8th Consultative Meeting

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 16:25
Grand outcomes aren't necessary at every meeting to prove the value of a format. But at a certain point, the lowest hanging fruit has been picked.

Debunking Alarmist Narratives on the ‘China Air Base’ in Laos

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 15:42
The most widespread narratives regarding the Laos-China Support and Training Center lack evidence and demonstrate a limited understanding of air power.

Why Is China Proposing Reciprocal Nuclear Laboratory Visits?

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 14:50
While China and the U.S. still disagree on the size of nuclear forces and the path of arms control, can they exchange meaningful information on certain technical issues?

India’s Energy Transition Is Complicated, But Progressing

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 14:12
While coal continues to dominate India’s power supply, the country is also building clean energy at one of the fastest rates in the world.

What Pakistan Will and Won’t Do in Yemen

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 10:18
Operationally, it would make little sense for Pakistan to send in large conventional ground forces to Yemen simply to put the brakes on Houthi advances.

The Bangsamoro’s New Government Faces a Test of Public Trust

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 07:12
The main challenge of the incoming administration will be to sustain the peace process with Manila while representing the interests of local residents.

Former Philippine President Duterte Fit to Stand Trial, ICC Says

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 06:25
An independent panel of experts said that the 81-year-old "has the capacity to understand the charges" and "the purpose and consequences" of the trial proceedings.

US Has Opened Direct Talks With Myanmar Government, Report Claims

Fri, 09/10/2026 - 01:36
The outreach, which marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, is aimed at curbing online scamming operations and gaining access to the country's rare earth deposits.

A Raid on a Gay Bar Risks Taiwan’s LGBTQ-Friendly Reputation 

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 21:01
An attorney says authorities overstepped legal bounds, and activists warn of discrimination ahead of Asia's largest Pride event.

One Year On, China’s K Visa Remains an Opaque Promise

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 16:23
China’s flagship talent visa can be found in the official application system, but most of the specifics on who can apply, and how to do so, are still missing.

Investigation Finds That Former High-Ranking Uzbek Security Official Acquired UAE Citizenship

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 16:01
According to an OCCRP and Ozodlik investigation, Otabek Umarov, the Uzbek president’s son-in-law, obtained Emirati citizenship in 2023, while he was deputy head of the Presidential Security Service.

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