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The Afghan Taliban’s Growing Drone War Against Pakistan

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 15:35
For Pakistan, the most worrying possibility is small, relatively cheap drone systems falling into the hands of terrorist groups.

Beyond Deference: India’s Bangladesh Reckoning

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 14:33
A course correction is needed in New Delhi.

Afghanistan and the BLA’s Evolving Capabilities

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 14:30
Reported discussions in Kandahar point to a possible expansion of the BLA’s external support networks as the group comes under pressure in Pakistan.

What ‘Beyond Advocacy’ Means for India’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 12:09
India’s possible role as a facilitator will be driven by its own economic interests, rather than any need to increase its political heft on the global stage.

Gen Z Women Take to the Streets Over Spate of Rapes in India’s Capital

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 07:58
Urban Indian women are refusing to be cowed down or slut shamed or policed for their attire or forced to stay indoors in the evenings to ensure their safety.

Anwar is Bargaining Myanmar Lives For Political Gain – And He Will Lose

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 07:39
Min Aung Hlaing should not be trusted to resolve a refugee crisis that is a direct result of his own past policies.

In a Diplomatic Shift, Malaysian PM Hosts Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 07:04
While the talks focused on the repatriation of refugees, Anwar also appeared to endorse Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN.

How Indonesians Are Being Recruited Into the Russian Army

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 02:17
So far, Jakarta is yet to come to grips with problem that has arisen alongside President Prabowo Subianto’s efforts to build a closer relationship with Russia.

Trade Agreement With US Close to Completion, Thai Prime Minister Says

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 01:35
Anutin Charnvirakul said that he expected to sign the Agreement on ⁠Reciprocal Trade during President Donald Trump's next visit to Asia.

From Military Base to Pax Silica: Clark and Capas in Philippine History

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 23:30
The history of U.S. involvement in the region demonstrates how domestic political dynamics can get entangled with regional and global geopolitics.

The Lessons the Taliban Have Learned

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 19:38
Afghanistan's leaders haven’t changed ideologically. But five years after returning to power, they have learnt from where the "first emirate" went wrong.

China’s High-Tech Ambitions Have a Blue-Collar Status Problem

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 18:08
Most Chinese still view vocational schools and skilled labor as low status and undesirable.

The Quiet, Careful Growth of Philippine-Taiwan Ties

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 16:44
Manila is exploiting the space between its One China policy and functional cooperation with Taipei.

Russia’s Wildberries Finding Fertile Ground in Central Asia

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 16:22
The Russian e-commerce retailer has announced yet another new logistics facility, this time in Uzbekistan. 

The Strategic Implications of China’s Military Facility in Laos

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 15:59
Ban Keun poses only a limited direct threat to the South China Sea or Taiwan, but it will enhance China’s ability to place pressure on U.S. naval forces.

AI and the Risk to Democracy

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 15:31
Insights from Matthew Botvinick.

Poland’s President in the Philippines: Black Hawks, ASEAN, and US Defense Interests

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 14:59
Could Nawrocki’s visit to Manila serve to promote further Black Hawk sales across ASEAN, potentially benefiting U.S. industrial interests?

Why the Mecca Agreement Might Fail

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 14:12
If each member preserves its own partnerships while expecting the others to absorb its security risks, what does the promise that an attack against one is an attack against all mean when a crisis arrives?

As Tide Turns Against Modi, More Parties Back INDIA Bloc Protests

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 12:56
Police detained scores of opposition lawmakers, who held a sit-in to press their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Pakistan’s Solar Revolution is Reshaping its Power Sector

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 05:14
Solar power generation has expanded rapidly in recent years and has overtaken nuclear power generation for the first time.

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