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Vietnam Proposes Ending Death Penalty For 6 More Offenses

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 06:59
At the same time, the government is introducing tougher sentencing provisions for acts deemed to undermine the state or the authority of the ruling Communist Party.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected Bangladesh’s New President

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 06:33
The presidential election has reopened debate over Article 70 of the Constitution, which can cost parliamentarians their seats if they vote against their party.

Singapore Needs a Broader Conversation About How to Measure Economic Progress

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 04:59
The country continues to notch up impressive annual growth figures, but how much are they benefiting the average Singaporean?

Ahead of Xi Visit, US Designates American Held in China as ‘Wrongfully Detained’

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 02:09
Min Zin, who heads a leading Myanmar-focused think-tank based in Thailand, has been accused of "engaging in espionage and ​endangering China’s national security.”

China Isn’t Winning the Digital Order – Yet

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 22:01
In Southeast Asia, Beijing is building the digital infrastructure, but not (yet) writing the rules.

ROK-US Alliance Management Via Social Media

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 21:54
A line-by-line analysis of U.S. President Donald Trump's surprising (?) social media post downsizing the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercises at the very last minute.

What Are the Implications of the Mecca Pact for India? 

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 19:49
New Delhi needs a new roadmap for navigating relations in the Gulf and increasing its security profile.

A 4,000‑yr‑old Rock Painting in Indonesia Offers Clues to One of Humanity’s Greatest Migrations

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 19:31
Austronesian explorers from what is now Taiwan may have leapfrogged to centers of influence, rather than simply advancing to the next nearest island.

Why the World’s Hedging Responses to China’s Rare Earth Dominance Have Failed

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 18:24
At the heart of the global effort to diversify away from Chinese supply of critical minerals is the tension between friendshoring and strategic autonomy.

After 9 Years, China Is Reopening Its Borders To Recycled Plastic

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 17:26
Now Beijing needs to build domestic demand for recycled materials – and global rules for the trade.

Dhaka’s Balancing Act: Post-election Bangladesh Between India, China, and the US

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 16:13
Dr. Smruti S. Pattanaik joins host Tushar Shetty to examine Bangladesh six months after its first post-uprising election.

North Korea Dismisses Trump’s Recent Overtures to Kim Jong Un

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 15:49
Days after U.S. President Donald Trump showed his interest in meeting with the leader of North Korea, Pyongyang responded by launching short-range ballistic missiles and publishing a harsh statement.

Dr. Moses Haregewoyn and the Operational Case for a Different Kind of Global Health Leadership

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 08:27
Filling a gap in global health governance

Can Japan Become Indonesia’s Principal Partner in Asia?

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 06:10
Jakarta is seeking partnerships that can strengthen its security and economy while respecting its non-aligned foreign policy.

Myanmar Military Chief Begins Visit to Thailand Aimed at Expanding Security Ties

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 04:18
Ye Win Oo's visit is the latest effort by Bangkok to bring Myanmar's military-appointed government in from the cold.

China Praises Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim For Supportive Comments on Taiwan

Thu, 20/08/2026 - 03:19
The Malaysian leader's remarks also prompted a rebuke from Taipei, which said that they "could negatively impact Taiwanese businesses’ confidence in investing in Malaysia.”

Kazakh State Tightens Grip Over Critical Minerals Miner ERG

Wed, 19/08/2026 - 22:01
Developments at the giant miner suggest Astana will be the main factor in company strategy going forward.

Putin’s Visit to Disputed Island Exacerbates Japan-Russia Tensions

Wed, 19/08/2026 - 18:29
The Kuril Islands/Northern Territories have been a constant thorn in Japan-Russia relations. Putin just made it worse.

Why Has Pakistan’s Jailed Former PM Imran Khan Been Shifted to Hospital Now?

Wed, 19/08/2026 - 16:49
Lowering political temperatures and exploring limited dialogue have become a priority for the Pakistani government.

US ICC Sanctions Pose a Test for Japan

Wed, 19/08/2026 - 16:40
Japan’s only treaty ally sanctioned the ICC president – who happens to be a Japanese national. That embodies Japan’s rule-of-law conundrum. 

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