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Pakistan Moves Toward a Sea-Denial Strategy 

jeu, 30/04/2026 - 15:15
With its latest missile tests, the Pakistan Navy is operationalizing an A2/AD naval strategy that prioritizes precision strike capabilities.

China’s Economy: By the Numbers

jeu, 30/04/2026 - 14:26
Officially, China's economy is on the rise yet again. But there are other sources of data to consider.

Is the EU the Next Migration Destination for Uzbeks?     

jeu, 30/04/2026 - 14:21
EU countries are becoming increasingly attractive destinations for Uzbek migrants, driven by higher wages, stronger labor protections, and adherence to international labor standards. 

Australia’s Foreign Minister Makes Critical Visits to Northeast Asia

jeu, 30/04/2026 - 14:12
Stopping in Japan, South Korea, and China, Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with three of Australia’s four largest trading partners. 

What Consultation Looks Like on a Cambodian Carbon Offset Project

jeu, 30/04/2026 - 06:58
A REDD+ project in the country's northeast aims to conserve forest and reduce carbon emissions, but many local residents say they know little about it and never gave their consent.

Former Thai PM Thaksin Approved for Parole, Set For Release on May 11

jeu, 30/04/2026 - 06:37
The decision could pave the way for the 76-year-old's return to politics, but the future of his Pheu Thai Party is uncertain following a poor return at this year's general election.

In the Fight Against Southeast Asia-based Scam Operations, Greater Protections and Reforms Are Needed

jeu, 30/04/2026 - 03:45
Washington has finally woken up to the scale of the challenge, but there is a lot more it can do to punish perpetrators and support victims.

Where Do Thailand-China Relations Stand in 2026?

jeu, 30/04/2026 - 03:22
This year is set to witness a flowering of relations between Bangkok and Beijing – but Thai strategists remain both ambivalent and wary.

US Court Dismisses Rohingya Hate Speech Lawsuit Against Meta

jeu, 30/04/2026 - 03:07
Plaintiffs argued that Facebook helped spread hate speech that “amounted to a substantial cause, and eventual perpetuation of, the Rohingya genocide.”

The Kissinger Tapes and China-US Rapprochement

mer, 29/04/2026 - 17:42
Insights from Tom Wells.

Between IMF Conditions and Rising Prices, Is Sri Lanka Heading Toward Stagflation?

mer, 29/04/2026 - 17:05
If inflation is driven primarily by rising costs rather than demand, this could undermine Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery.

The United States Is Losing the Race for Central Asia’s Critical Minerals 

mer, 29/04/2026 - 17:00
Without a sustained and coordinated push, the United States risks being locked out of one of the most consequential supply chains shaping the future of global power.

Swiss Karimova Corruption Case Discontinued

mer, 29/04/2026 - 16:29
Karimova – already serving a 13-year sentence in Uzbekistan – wasn’t allowed to attend the trial in Switzerland and as such, the judges dismissed the case on procedural grounds.

India-US Relations Hit Another Bump

mer, 29/04/2026 - 16:14
Trump’s reposting of a podcaster’s description of India as a “hellhole” is the latest of several insults from Washington.

Thailand Walked Into Its LNG Trap With Its Eyes Open – Long Before Hormuz 

mer, 29/04/2026 - 16:13
Bangkok’s gas bet was always going to hurt consumers. A distant conflict has merely made that reckoning impossible to defer. 

The Bangladesh-US Trade Deal Is a Litmus Test for Dhaka’s Strategic Autonomy

mer, 29/04/2026 - 15:40
The ART is framed as a market-access deal, but its deeper clauses are geopolitical. For Bangladesh, that represents a challenge to its traditional balancing strategy.

Former Kyrgyz Security Chief Tashiev Confirms Criminal Case Against Him

mer, 29/04/2026 - 15:08
In his statement, Tashiev urges people not to protest and "act only within the law."

China’s Sanctions Hit Europe’s Emerging Drone Doctrine

mer, 29/04/2026 - 14:46
Several European countries have been quietly developing a new drone doctrine built on both Ukraine’s battlefield experience and Taiwan’s high-tech components. China is trying to sever that link.

Can Central Asia Finally Coordinate on Climate and Water?

mer, 29/04/2026 - 14:23
Central Asia is not yet a fully coordinated regional actor on climate and water, but it is starting to behave like one in some areas.

Why the Pakistani President’s Visit to China Amid the West Asia Crisis Is Important

mer, 29/04/2026 - 09:53
Zardari’s visit focused on CPEC’s second phase, exploring new avenues for bilateral trade and investment, and advancing regional connectivity.

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