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Hindutva Is Slowly Seeping Into Nepal 

lun, 21/09/2026 - 22:11
The number of Hindu-Muslim clashes is growing as India’s brand of Hindu majoritarianism gains ground in Nepal.

When Xi Visits Washington, Trump Must Raise China’s ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law

lun, 21/09/2026 - 22:00
Trump should raise the ethnic unity law directly with Xi and make clear that attempts to enforce it against people in the United States will not be tolerated.

Why Indonesians Feel Increasingly Bitter Today

lun, 21/09/2026 - 19:14
Indonesia’s rising public anger reflects deeper structural pressures – from elite impunity to digital manipulation – eroding trust in democratic institutions.

Why Bangladesh Skipped the Delhi BRICS Summit

lun, 21/09/2026 - 17:41
What the decision means (and doesn't mean) for Bangladesh-India relations.

Busting the Myths of the US Military’s Presence in Hawai‘i

lun, 21/09/2026 - 17:17
As land leases come up for renewal, a new report reveals the facts about the U.S. Armed Forces’ impacts in the Pacific Islands.

Why Egypt Is Looking Beyond Its Trade Deficit With China

lun, 21/09/2026 - 16:47
Trade access matters, but investment can also change what Africa produces, where it produces it, and which markets it can serve.

Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, North Korea Launches More Missiles

lun, 21/09/2026 - 16:09
On September 20, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, its second launch in a little over a week.

Why Is Lee Jae-myung’s Approval Rating Dropping?

lun, 21/09/2026 - 15:29
Four developments, from the fading Yoon effect to failed nominations, help explain a slide to 37 percent that the South Korean president attributes to his own shortcomings.

Tajikistan Eyes ICC Exit

lun, 21/09/2026 - 14:53
The move comes a year after Tajikistan’s refusal to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin brought a formal rebuke from The Hague. 

Why Sri Lanka’s Ruling NPP Has Not Abolished the Executive Presidency Yet

lun, 21/09/2026 - 11:42
It is prioritizing economic recovery and establishing accountability of powerful people for past crimes to build the mass support needed to pursue constitutional reform.

Civil Society Groups File Lawsuit Against Indonesian Government Over Kalimantan Wildfires

lun, 21/09/2026 - 07:14
The suit accuses President Prabowo Subianto and other senior officials of deliberate negligence for failing to prevent and properly handle the ongoing blazes.

What Can Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Gain From His Upcoming US Visit?

lun, 21/09/2026 - 05:40
In Beijing, he met President Xi. Without a meeting with Trump or clear economic gains, the U.S. visit could fall short of Dhaka's expectations.

Malaysian King Approves Imprisoned Former PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid

lun, 21/09/2026 - 03:29
The royal pardon is likely to empower the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and widen the rifts within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's reformist coalition.

Chinese Data Centers Will Shape ASEAN’s AI Norms

lun, 21/09/2026 - 00:11
Southeast Asian governments' reliance on foreign capital, expertise, and capacity could leave them vulnerable over the longer term.

India’s New Eye in the Sky: EOS-05 Satellite and What It Means for South Asia

ven, 18/09/2026 - 21:18
EOS-05 is a single satellite that is part of a broader initiative of India to strengthen its ISR capabilities.

Abroad, India’s RSS Speaks of ‘Love.’ At Home, Its Affiliates Attack Christians.

ven, 18/09/2026 - 19:50
From church vandalism to grave desecration, assaults against Christian minorities are increasing in the large state of West Bengal since the BJP, an RSS offshoot, came to power in May.

From Symbolism to Strategy: The Expanding Operational Role of Women in Baloch Militancy

ven, 18/09/2026 - 19:23
The motivations of individual women who join militant organizations cannot be reduced to a single explanation. The organizational incentives are easier to identify.

Shipki La and the Battle Over the History of China-India Trade

ven, 18/09/2026 - 19:14
The Chinese narrative attempts to erase the independent agency Tibet exercised before 1951, framing Shipki La as a historical link between China and India (not Tibet and India).

Infrastructure Gaps Test Pakistan’s Flagship CPEC Industrial Zone, Field Survey Finds

ven, 18/09/2026 - 18:34
Even as investment tops 327 billion rupees, firms at Allama Iqbal Industrial City report inadequate wastewater infrastructure, unreliable utilities, and no public transport.

The Nexperia Case Was Actually a Success. Does Europe Know That?

ven, 18/09/2026 - 17:26
A combination of media misunderstandings, Chinese distortions, and Dutch mistakes raise the risk that Europeans draw the wrong conclusions about economic security.

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