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Thu, 22/05/2025 - 17:35
It is too early to assess the benefits of an Australia-EU defense agreement to each side when so much hinges on the details.
Thu, 22/05/2025 - 16:09
South Korea’s cosmetics sector is a case study in navigating the market upheaval caused by China-U.S. competition.
Thu, 22/05/2025 - 15:14
The rise of digital warriors adds a worrying dynamic to India-Pakistan conflict.
Thu, 22/05/2025 - 14:52
Under the first civilian defense minister in decades, Taiwan's military is moving in the right direction. But lasting improvement will take time.
Thu, 22/05/2025 - 14:19
As DOGE takes aim at the Peace Corps, the sudden cancellation of the June departure of new volunteers to Kyrgyzstan “is particularly cruel and inefficient.”
Thu, 22/05/2025 - 14:19
In the wake of Yoon Suk-yeol’s poor performance, the country has severely been polarized. Now the public hopes the new president will integrate the country.
Thu, 22/05/2025 - 10:42
Beijing may now be poised to explore its own version of the stable digital currencies as a strategic counterbalance to Washington’s stablecoin dominance.
Thu, 22/05/2025 - 04:58
The U.S. solar industry has been "materially injured" by a flood of cheap panels and components from four Southeast Asian nations, a key trade body has ruled.
Thu, 22/05/2025 - 04:44
Like many Asian governments, Bangkok has announced a number of trade concessions while taking steps to reduce its overall reliance on the American market.
Wed, 21/05/2025 - 22:19
The alignment of domestic socioeconomic interests is a key driver for continued Sino-Iranian cooperation, despite U.S.-led sanctions.
Wed, 21/05/2025 - 17:14
“China has noticed that North Korea's controls on Chinese cultural content have relaxed as the country harshly cracks down on South Korean content,” a source told Daily NK.
Wed, 21/05/2025 - 17:01
The abrupt disruption in trade exposed significant vulnerabilities on both sides, leading to the tariff drawdown announced in Geneva.
Wed, 21/05/2025 - 16:40
Insights from Van Jackson.
Wed, 21/05/2025 - 16:08
The Duterte-Marcos rivalry is a case study in how foreign policy is becoming politically polarized in non-aligned states.
Wed, 21/05/2025 - 15:33
China is facilitating improved ties between Pakistan and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which is sure to generate anxieties in New Delhi.
Wed, 21/05/2025 - 14:38
The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains.
Tue, 09/05/2017 - 02:34
Japan claims this is the 12th incursion by Chinese vessels in the East China Sea to date this year.
Tue, 09/05/2017 - 01:00
Japan has issued its first order to protect a U.S. Navy warship under the country’s new security legislation.
Mon, 08/05/2017 - 21:18
The Southeast Asian state wants illegal fishing to be declared a transnational crime.
Mon, 08/05/2017 - 21:15
India and Russia have so far failed to conclude a work-sharing agreement for the co-development of a new fighter jet.
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