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What the Rapid Development of the PLA Means for Australia

Mon, 15/06/2026 - 15:28
The PLA’s military expansion is steadily chipping away at one of Australia’s principal defensive assets: geography. 

Fear of Being Left Behind: Taiwanese Concerns After the Trump–Xi Summit

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.

With Amanat Merger, Adilet Is on Track to Be Kazakhstan’s Next Ruling Party

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. 

Bangladesh-Turkiye Defense Cooperation Grows to Include Joint Production

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.

Breaking Afghanistan’s Hydro-Political Trap

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.

Matthew Campbell on the ‘Man Who Stole the Gods’

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.

Chinese Authorities Arrest American Myanmar Researcher For Alleged Espionage

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."

Vietnamese Police Disrupt Online Scam Operations Relocating From Cambodia

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.

Breaking Down the State of Play in Sino-North Korean Ties

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.

Who Is Asim Munir, Trump’s ‘Favorite Field Marshal’?

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?

Georgia’s Upgraded Partnership With China: A Louder Signal, An Empty Promise

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.

Charting the Future of the Indonesian Military’s Involvement in Counterterrorism

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.

As Cambodia Cracks Down, Cyberscam Networks Test Sri Lanka

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.

Cambodia-Thailand Relations, Not Myanmar, Will Define ASEAN’s Immediate Future

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.

Three Characteristics of China’s Criticism of the Takaichi Administration

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:58
Beijing’s campaign against Tokyo is unlike anything seen before.

Philippine Defense Secretary Vows to Defend Nation’s Interests After China Sanctions

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.

Has the Japan-DPRK Pyongyang Declaration Been Abandoned?

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:26
A quiet revision to Chongryon’s platform carries significant implications for Tokyo.

Thai Court Sentences 2 Men to Death For Involvement in 2015 Erawan Shrine Bombing

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 02:52
The attack on the popular tourist attraction in central Bangkok killed 20 people and injured around 120 more.

Japan and South Korea Navigate a Turbulent World

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 00:43
Two neighbors, one alliance, and a great deal of uncertainty.

AUKUS After AUKMIN: The Test Beyond Washington

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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