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Thailand’s Brittle Defense Against Oil Shocks

mer, 01/04/2026 - 01:27
The country is in a better position than its immediate neighbors, but the coming weeks are set to test Prime Minister Anutin's new administration.

Why Laos’ Communist Party Chose Continuity

mer, 01/04/2026 - 00:58
With the economy still in a fragile state, the ruling Lao People's Revolutionary Party has decided against significant changes at the top.

China, the Philippines, and the Real Lesson of Second Thomas Shoal

mar, 31/03/2026 - 21:55
The Provisional Understanding emerged because coercion failed to accomplish Chinese objectives at acceptable costs to Beijing.

Will Conflict in the Middle East Boost China’s Renewable Energy Sector? 

mar, 31/03/2026 - 20:24
The war in Iran has had a profound impact on global energy markets. Could China’s long-standing renewable ambitions take a leap forward as investors look for opportunities amid the volatility? 

Ko Wen-je’s Downfall Strengthens the KMT’s Position Ahead of Key Elections

mar, 31/03/2026 - 19:13
If the TPP ultimately fails to survive this crisis, the DPP may benefit in the long run. But in the near term, the KMT has the most to gain.

Where Do Kazakhs Get Their News?

mar, 31/03/2026 - 16:30
A recent survey dives into the media consumption habits of Kazakhs.

Japan and South Korea’s Energy Hedge

mar, 31/03/2026 - 16:08
For Japan and South Korea, strategic bilateral cooperation has become essential to individual energy security. 

China’s Economy Feels the Iran War Shock

mar, 31/03/2026 - 15:40
And it was already struggling.

How Donald Trump Doubled Down on the Rhetorical Presidency in His Handling of China

mar, 31/03/2026 - 15:08
“The Highly Respected President of China”? To better anticipate Trump’s China policy, it is essential to understand his rhetorical strategy.

Iran-Israel-US War’s Quiet Shock on India’s Fertilizer Imports

mar, 31/03/2026 - 14:44
India must redesign its structures of dependence on external sources of fertilizer in the face of the ongoing Gulf war.

Breaking Down the Belarus-North Korea Summit

mar, 31/03/2026 - 14:30
Lukashenko’s visit reflects a broader evolution in North Korea’s foreign policy, which is slowly expanding in the post-COVID era and is increasingly influenced by ties with the Kremlin.

Indian Army is Short of Artillery, the Modern Battlefield’s Most Lethal Killer

mar, 31/03/2026 - 09:19
It has about 226 field artillery regiments today and plans to increase that to 270 regiments.

In the Philippines, Technology-facilitated Violence Is Depriving Girls of an Education

mar, 31/03/2026 - 05:12
Access to education means little if girls are denied protection from harassment, cyber-bullying, and online sexual exploitation.

The Iran War Is Threatening Another Economic Crisis in Laos

mar, 31/03/2026 - 02:16
The country of 8 million is still dealing with the impacts of a post-COVID crisis that was marked by high inflation and a collapse in the value of the kip.

Myanmar Junta Chief Resigns as Head of Armed Forces, Prepares to Take Presidency

lun, 30/03/2026 - 23:42
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has engineered a civilian "transition" that will cement the military's control over Myanmar's political and economic life.

The Rise of Chinese Organized Crime in Chile 

lun, 30/03/2026 - 21:47
China-linked criminal networks employ legal businesses to conceal illicit activities ranging from human trafficking to scam and drug operations.

Calls for Deeper Investigations Grow in Kyrgyzstan

lun, 30/03/2026 - 19:32
A former Kyrgyz prosecutor general has called on the Kyrgyz government to create an  independent commission to review the activities of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) since 2020.

The Unruly Few: Mongolia Faces Another Government Change 

lun, 30/03/2026 - 17:50
In just 10 months, Mongolia has now weathered three changes of governments, highlighting the lack of political stability.

South Korean Unification Minister Uses North Korea’s Formal Name

lun, 30/03/2026 - 17:28
Seoul's use of Pyongyang's formal state title signals a historic policy shift, but the Lee administration's two-state vision is constrained by the constitution, Washington's nuclear red lines, and its own unification mandate.

Are India-US Ties Really Back on Track?

lun, 30/03/2026 - 17:24
Despite high-level meetings and a Modi-Trump phone call in March, the ground reality reveals that a reset in relations remains elusive.

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