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Dead or Alive, Imran Khan Puts Pakistan’s General Munir in a Catch-22 Situation

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 11:43
In trying to contain Khan, the system may be unintentionally shaping the very legend it fears.

Southeast Asia and the Rohingya Militant Threat

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 04:35
The refugee crisis in Bangladesh is steadily metastasizing into a transnational ecosystem of criminality, militancy, and corruption.

Thailand Wants to Bring Myanmar Back Into ASEAN, Foreign Minister Says

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 03:52
After a meeting with his junta counterpart, Sihasak Phuangketkeow said that Thailand wanted to be a "bridge" connecting Myanmar back to the regional community.

3 Southeast Asian Leaders Arrive in Washington for ‘Board of Peace’ Summit

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 01:53
Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia each have their reasons for taking part in President Donald Trump's initiative, but most of the region remains cautious.

Why Did Philippine VP Sara Duterte Declare Her Presidential Candidacy?

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 22:02
Duterte’s early declaration for the 2028 presidential election is inseparable from her ongoing feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Early Presidential Election Off the Table in Kyrgyzstan

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 21:14
And Japarov’s time in office seems to have been given an end-date: 2032.

Lai’s Tougher Stance on Transnational Repression Has Taiwan’s Hong Kongers Optimistic

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 19:08
After 2019, Taiwan saw an influx of political refugees from Hong Kong. But even self-exile didn't guarantee safety.

From 4 Flotillas to 3: Inside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Historic Overhaul

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 16:03
The JMSDF ends a 60-year era in a sweeping “scrap-and-build” reform.

Study: Central Asia’s Water Tower to Lose One-third of Glacier Mass by 2040

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 15:47
The smaller glaciers of the Tian Shan mountains respond more quickly to climate change.

West Bengal’s Election Is Turning Bangladesh’s Voting Pattern Into a Security Scare

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 15:40
Events across the border – including the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami – are serving as political ammunition in the Indian state assembly race.

The Evolution of Australia’s Sports Diplomacy in the Pacific 

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 15:29
Australia has made its biggest Pacific sporting bet so far. Will it deliver results for both Australia and the Pacific Islands?

Japan’s Election Results: Takeaways for Takaichi

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 14:59
Insights from Kristin Vekasi 

A Tragedy in Indonesia: Poverty, Data, and the Cost of a Schoolbook

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 14:58
In Nusa Tenggara Timur, a 10-year-old boy’s suicide exposes the limits of income-based poverty metrics. Multidimensional data show that deprivation in Indonesia often clusters long before a family is officially classified as poor.

Where Did China’s ‘Wolf Warrior Diplomacy’ Come From (and Where Did It Go)?

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 14:52
The fates of two prominent wolf warriors at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qin Gang and Zhao Lijian – provide some insights.

Death Penalty or Acquittal? 3 Scenarios for Ex-President Yoon’s Insurrection Verdict

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 14:41
As South Korea awaits a historic judgment on the 2024 martial law crisis, tomorrow’s ruling will determine the legal fate of the former leader and the stability of the nation's democracy.

In Australia, Education Is Critical to Geostrategic Competition

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 14:36
Education in Australia not only underpins the foundations of national power, but contributes to its international reach, diplomatic links, trade relations, and security.

Did Women’s Votes and the Jamaat’s Liberation War Narrative Derail Its Plans for Power?

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 07:27
More than half of Bangladesh's voters are women, and they are increasingly visible and influential. They voted against the Jamaat-e-Islami’s regressive vision.

Why Did Buddhism Decline in Asia?

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 07:11
Lack of institutional sympathy over the centuries, especially at the elite level, may explain why it entered the modern era with relatively little gas in the tank.

Indonesia’s Unconventional 2026 Budget

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 06:13
It reflects many of the priorities and core economic beliefs of the Prabowo administration, including heavy investment in social welfare programs.

With Speaker Uchral’s Trip, Mongolia and Russia Look to Expand Economic Links

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 21:13
Officials from the Mongolian government have repeatedly visited Moscow in search of energy guarantees, assistance in fuel storage, and accelerating bilateral cooperation.

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