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Myanmar’s Military-backed President Ticks Cambodia Off His Diplomatic Bucket List

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 04:29
Min Aung Hlaing leaves Phnom Penh after a two-day visit aimed at shoring up his regime's regional legitimacy.

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Stationing Troops at World Heritage Site During Border Fighting

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 04:17
Last week, UNESCO released a report detailing the extensive damage caused to the World Heritage Site by Thai military attacks.

Episodic Summitry Alone Cannot Reset India-China Relations

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 03:35
Agreements are reached to facilitate meetings between leaders ahead of multilateral summits, but often don't move much beyond that.

Ahead of Credentials Showdown, Myanmar Accuses UN Representative of ‘Illegal’ Acts

Mon, 14/09/2026 - 01:55
Naypyidaw is seeking the replacement of Kyaw Moe Tun, who pledged his loyalty to the opposition after the 2021 coup.

AI, Robotics and the Coming Economic, Military, and Political Revolutions

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 16:43
In the context of ongoing transformations to the economy, society, and military, China’s current strategy is particularly alarming, and potentially transformational.

SCO Summit Produces Surprising Winners

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 16:43
The organization’s smaller members can use a China-India-Russia-dominated forum without becoming subordinate to any single major power. 

What Role Does Denuclearization Have in North Korea-US Dialogue Today?

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 15:50
Breaking down the denuclearization debate from both sides: North Korea and the United States.

Can India Exploit China’s ‘Malacca Dilemma’?

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 15:39
New Delhi need not match Beijing militarily to impose disproportionate strategic costs.

The Mecca Pact: A New Treaty Organization, Just Like the Old One

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 15:04
MJDA is much like the Cold War’s CENTO and is likely to be just as impactful.

Learning Chinese Sign Language

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 14:42
There are multiple different sign languages – some of which are not easily intelligible to deaf people.

Asia’s Economic Integration: A Roadmap for Peacebuilding in the Middle East

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 10:43
Economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific has been the key driver of peace since 1952.

Namal Rajapaksa’s Arrest and Sri Lanka’s Politics of Mutual Protection

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 10:02
The old establishment elites have opposed Namal’s arrest. They want to preserve a system where one of their own is not jailed for corruption.

After the Bangsamoro Poll, Can Politics Maintain the Peace?

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 07:52
The peace process in the autonomous region will continue long after the votes have been counted and a new government formed.

Bangladesh and the Perils of Pax Silica

Fri, 11/09/2026 - 05:24
It could end up exchanging strategic flexibility for an upgraded version of the subcontracting economy it is trying to escape.

From 9/11 to Pahalgam: India’s Evolving Strategy in the Global War on Terror 

Thu, 10/09/2026 - 20:07
The September 11 attacks reshaped how the world thinks about – and addresses – terrorism. India is no exception. 

Tashiev and the Letter of 75: Charges Reclassified, Sentences Lessened, Confusion Reigns

Thu, 10/09/2026 - 19:59
Both Tashiev’s lawyers and the prosecutors filed appeals after the July verdict, the former seeking complete acquittal and the latter harsher sentencing. Neither has gotten what they asked for.

From 9/11 to the Iran War, Pakistan-US Ties Remain Transactional

Thu, 10/09/2026 - 19:56
There’s a reason the nation's relationship with the U.S. has fluctuated while India’s has largely held steady.

What the AfD’s Rise in Germany Means for China-EU Relations

Thu, 10/09/2026 - 17:40
China’s economic success is bringing industrial disruption that empowers populist groups in Europe. That could lead to significant long-term challenges for the Chinese government and businesses.

Another New Job for Saida Mirziyoyeva: Manager of the Tashkent International Financial Center

Thu, 10/09/2026 - 16:33
The daughter of the Uzbek president is head of the presidential administration and now also manager of Tashkent’s ambitious gambit to attract foreign investors. 

Can Southeast Asia Benefit From the China-US AI Race?

Thu, 10/09/2026 - 16:11
As Washington and Beijing compete to turn technology into influence, the region needs to negotiate what it gains and what it is expected to give up.

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