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The government of Sanae Takaichi may need to risk its political standing.

The state election results stand to impact border enforcement, trade flows, and water negotiations, as well as political messaging on both sides of the border.

As drones prove decisive in modern warfare, Kazakhstan is working to embed them in its military while slowly making a shift toward domestic production.

Kathmandu's new government was elected to right Nepal’s economic ship. It must now confront an external economic threat.

The EU’s tool – branded as a “last resort measure” – is being used for the first time to cut off export of certain high-tech goods to Kyrgyzstan.

Securing a national win at the expense of a coherent EU strategy would be a self-defeating gamble for Spain.

To fully understand its significance, we must situate the Cabinet decision within both its historical context and the evolving international environment.

Despite consistent chatter about the need for diversification, Ashgabat has struggled to reach customers other than China given infrastructure constraints.

Increased diplomatic clout made mediation possible, but the real motivation is the potential devastation the war could cause to Pakistan itself.

PLAN port visits within China itself are normalizing naval engagement at home and reinforcing political messaging.

Timor-Leste’s accession has created a rare opening for ASEAN to clarify whether it stands for anything more than procedural restraint. 

For Asia, the disruption to energy markets and global trade is immediate and consequential.

Amid the current conflict in the Middle East, President Lee said that "the need for cooperation between our nations has grown even greater."

The Hormuz oil crisis has exacerbated a long-standing problem, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Anutin's government to address the ongoing “national oil heist.”

Whether or not it was serious, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa's suggestion is a sign of how far the norm of freedom of peaceful navigation has been eroded by the Iran war.

The party's platform clings to the U.S. alliance while ignoring its own commitment to self-reliance and the opportunities of the Asia-Pacific.

As in 2025, Sara Duterte is accused of betraying public trust, misusing government funds, and plotting to assassinate the First Family.

India’s energy security hinges on breaking its dependence on fossil fuels.

Insights from Eyck Freymann.

Despite the campaign rhetoric, so far, there are no concrete signs of a rapprochement with Taiwan by Honduras’ new government.