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Mon, 15/06/2026 - 15:28
The PLA’s military expansion is steadily chipping away at one of Australia’s principal defensive assets: geography.
Mon, 15/06/2026 - 15:10
Recent survey data suggest that many Taiwanese fear that Taiwan’s interests could be overlooked or sacrificed as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilize their relationship.
Mon, 15/06/2026 - 14:54
The merger is the latest step in the consolidation – or rebranding – of power under President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The names change; the system stays the same.
Mon, 15/06/2026 - 12:29
Drones are the centerpiece of the bilateral cooperation. The two countries are also discussing manufacture of military hardware in Bangladesh.
Mon, 15/06/2026 - 09:38
Since its neighbors rely on unregulated river flows, any unilateral Afghan attempt to develop water infrastructure is perceived as a threat, risking regional destabilization.
Mon, 15/06/2026 - 08:01
A new book examines the life of Douglas Latchford, a British antiquities trader who was responsible for the mass looting of Cambodia's Angkorian heritage.
Mon, 15/06/2026 - 07:19
Min Zin, the head of a prominent Myanmar-focused think-tank, has been accused of "endangering China’s national security."
Mon, 15/06/2026 - 03:23
As Phnom Penh cracks down on cyber-fraud operations, Chinese criminal syndicates are hastily seeking out more accommodating jurisdictions.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 22:27
The Xi administration has been slow to adapt to its ally’s developments, and this summit represented an attempt to reset relations.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 22:10
He's the main driving force behind Pakistan’s image overhaul and at the forefront of Pakistan’s mediation in the Iran crisis. But who, exactly, is Asim Munir?
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 17:15
The new "comprehensive strategic partnership" between Tbilisi and Beijing tells us more about Georgian Dream's political anxieties than about any genuine deepening of bilateral ties.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 14:01
While TNI’s past counterterrorism involvement has proved beneficial, it is important not to overlook how a further expansion of its role could complicate existing efforts.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 10:27
What happens next will determine whether the island is a temporary refuge for foreign cybercriminals or becomes part of Asia’s cybercrime infrastructure.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 07:25
The ongoing conflict between the two member states is a direct challenge to the Southeast Asian bloc's founding purpose.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:58
Beijing’s campaign against Tokyo is unlike anything seen before.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:52
The country's Department of Foreign Affairs said that the sanctions against Gilberto Teodoro Jr. are “an unfriendly act" that "further complicates" bilateral relations.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:26
A quiet revision to Chongryon’s platform carries significant implications for Tokyo.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 02:52
The attack on the popular tourist attraction in central Bangkok killed 20 people and injured around 120 more.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 00:43
Two neighbors, one alliance, and a great deal of uncertainty.
Fri, 12/06/2026 - 00:09
While the U.S. remains the dominant partner in AUKUS, closer collaboration between Canberra and London will be vital to its success.
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