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Russia’s Wildberries Finding Fertile Ground in Central Asia

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 16:22
The Russian e-commerce retailer has announced yet another new logistics facility, this time in Uzbekistan. 

The Strategic Implications of China’s Military Facility in Laos

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 15:59
Ban Keun poses only a limited direct threat to the South China Sea or Taiwan, but it will enhance China’s ability to place pressure on U.S. naval forces.

AI and the Risk to Democracy

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 15:31
Insights from Matthew Botvinick.

Poland’s President in the Philippines: Black Hawks, ASEAN, and US Defense Interests

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 14:59
Could Nawrocki’s visit to Manila serve to promote further Black Hawk sales across ASEAN, potentially benefiting U.S. industrial interests?

Why the Mecca Agreement Might Fail

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 14:12
If each member preserves its own partnerships while expecting the others to absorb its security risks, what does the promise that an attack against one is an attack against all mean when a crisis arrives?

As Tide Turns Against Modi, More Parties Back INDIA Bloc Protests

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 12:56
Police detained scores of opposition lawmakers, who held a sit-in to press their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Pakistan’s Solar Revolution is Reshaping its Power Sector

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 05:14
Solar power generation has expanded rapidly in recent years and has overtaken nuclear power generation for the first time.

Missing the Forest for the Trees in Taiwan’s Defense Preparations

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 19:52
Beyond exercises and equipment, strategic developments in Taiwan’s military preparedness are being overlooked.

Will US President Donald Trump Visit Central Asia?

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 16:57
No U.S. president has ever traveled to Central Asia while in office. Could Donald Trump be the first? Sure. But will he be? That’s a different question. 

South Korea’s $60 Billion Semiconductor Exports to Drive the KOSPI’s Resurgence

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 16:01
South Korea’s economy has become intrinsically linked to the ongoing artificial intelligence boom.

China’s Revised Defense Mobilization Law Touches Nearly Every Sector

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 15:45
The circumstances under which mobilization can be declared are wider than ever, and a large number of entities – including private firms – are legally obligated to the state during wartime.

What Would Europe Do in a Taiwan Crisis?

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 15:11
Washington should not take European assistance for granted, especially if states can't agree on how to label Beijing's actions.

Taiwan’s Maritime Law Enforcement Operations Spark Anger in Chinese Society

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 14:31
The reaction to a Taiwan Coast Guard confrontation reflects the existence of a particularly hardline strand of opinion on Taiwan among mainland Chinese.

Farewell to Russia: The View From Kazakhstan

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 14:05
Karaganda and its environs are home to some of the largest-scale coal-mining on the planet. And once, the home to an immense gulag.

Iranian Ships Test Sri Lanka’s Sovereignty Again

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 07:18
The U.S. has threatened Sri Lanka with sanctions if it provides supplies to Iranian vessels stranded off its coasts.

Urban Rail in Southeast Asia Is Booming

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 06:34
Due to rapid economic growth and Chinese knowhow, public transit in the region's cities is entering something of a golden age.

Laos Replaces Prime Minister in Major Leadership Reshuffle

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 05:45
Saleumxay Kommasith, a former foreign minister and permanent representative to the UN, has been appointed to the top job.

How Christian Networks in Asia Are Shaping Support for Israel

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 04:59
As Israel faces growing pressure in the West, Eagles’ Wings mission brings Christian leaders from across the globe to show support for the Jewish people and Israel

China’s AI Governance Push and the Race to Shape Global AI Rules

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 02:28
In contrast to Washington's fragmented approach, Beijing is showing an impressive ability to enact and coordinate regulations, policies, technical standards, and enforcement.

At Least 8 Dead in Myanmar Air Strikes, Rakhine Rebel Group Claims

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 01:56
In a desperate bid to claw back territory from the Arakan Army, the Myanmar military has ramped up its use of air power.

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