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Will China Rewrite the Rules of Global Supply Chains?

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 18:37
Beijing is building its own corporate responsibility and supply chain standards – and promoting these standards abroad.

Trump Suddenly Wants a Summit With Kim Jong Un. Why Now?

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 16:56
With the Iran war stalled and Seoul slow to deliver on a $350 billion pledge, the U.S. president is dangling a one-on-one summit that could sideline South Korea.

No Surprises in Kazakh Politics: New Presidential Party Wins Majority

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 15:49
Adilet, as expected, secured a majority of the vote – 71 percent according to official preliminary data.

Ending the Cycle of Flight for the Rohingya Requires a Political Reckoning 

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 14:47
The international community keeps treating the symptoms without touching the underlying cause: our political exclusion within Myanmar. 

What Is Life Really Like Under the Taliban? We Asked Afghan Women.

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 14:34
Online influencers are framing Afghanistan as a a beautiful, welcoming “hidden gem.” That may be true for tourists – but what about the women who live there?

Severe Flooding Bares Garbage and Corruption Problems in the Philippines

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 14:32
Lawmakers and contractors used the climate crisis to push forward flood-control projects. But those have turned out to be defective and in some cases even non-existent.

Albania’s Asia-Pacific Opportunity Depends on the Rule of Law

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 12:45
A relationship with real potential faces a major potential stumbling block.

Did Ambassador Gor Signal a Change in U.S. Stance on Kashmir?

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 11:17
His statement that Jammu and Kashmir is an “important part of India” has drawn a cautious response in New Delhi and ire in Islamabad.

Ziya Us Salam on the Controversy Over the Taj Mahal

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 08:23
The claims of Hindu groups that the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple are “high on prejudice and assumptions, low on evidence.”

What Shapes Global Views of India?

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 08:18
A recent Pew survey found that 45 percent of respondents in 36 countries held a favorable view of India, while another 41 percent held a negative view. But the results varied widely by country.

Airstrikes on Civilians in Rakhine State Will Increase, Say Myanmar Military Defectors

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 08:09
The military’s intensification of aerial bombing is aimed at defending key townships in the region.

Why Singapore’s Growing Political Diversity Matters

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 05:53
The city-state's civil society has grown considerably over the past decade. It also reflects an increasingly broad spectrum of opinion about issues foreign and domestic.

China’s Influence Operations Are Targeting the Indo-Pacific’s Smaller Languages

Mon, 24/08/2026 - 02:25
Generative AI is dismantling the language barriers that once kept smaller democracies safe.

Kinmen: The Sleepy Fishing Island That Could Be East Asia’s Biggest Flashpoint

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 18:07
The island, administered by Taipei but just 2 miles from the mainland, has a culture and lifestyle all its own.

The Hidden Famine: What I Saw in North Korea’s Darkest Years

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 17:40
“With the collapse of the Public Distribution System, which had been the sole source of food, many urban residents, unable to grow anything for themselves, simply wasted away in their homes, starving quietly and out of sight.”

A New Japanese Drydock and the Limits of Allied Cooperation

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 17:30
Japanese shipyards are expanding, but the future space may already be spoken for. 

Can Bangladesh Engage the Arakan Army Without Compromising Rohingya Rights?

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 16:46
Engagement may be required, but appeasement is not.

How Mongolia Is Diversifying Its Defense Sector

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 16:06
As highlighted by a new ammunition factory, Turkiye has become a prime partner in Mongolia's defense industry efforts.

China’s Own Version of Ambiguity in the Taiwan Strait

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 15:30
As the U.S. mulls “strategic clarity,” China may be shifting its pressure campaign away from highly visible military coercion toward methods that are less easily classified. 

Australia and Thailand Deepen Ties to Hedge Against Global Uncertainty

Fri, 21/08/2026 - 15:29
The building of collaboration with countries like Thailand is central to Australia’s long-term strategic vision.

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