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After 8 Months in Power, How Much Has the BNP Changed Bangladesh?

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 19:01
It remains to be seen how willing the new government is to change the institutions that it now controls.

Don’t Call It a Reset: The Modi-Xi Meeting Wasn’t a Turning Point

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 17:42
Both sides are trying to prevent another crisis while their core disagreements remain unresolved.

‘One Day at a Time’: Inside an IDP Camp in Myanmar, Survival Is a Daily Challenge

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 17:08
Some of those living in the Old Kran Khun camp were once well off. Now they forage in the fields and forests around the IDP camp for food and firewood.

Japan’s Nuclear Revival Has a Trust Problem

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 16:29
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has made it clear that the nuclear restart is part of the answer to Japan’s energy uncertainty, but questions remain about safety and accountability.

The Africa Pivot: India and Japan’s Quest for Critical Mineral Security

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 15:26
India and Japan are betting on Africa’s critical minerals as the two Asian powers explore joint investment to secure supplies and expand mining capabilities across Africa.

How Chinese Clean Tech Is Reshaping Ukraine’s Wartime Energy Security

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 15:16
Despite China’s close ties with Russia, Chinese solar energy technology is giving Ukraine badly needed energy resilience.

Maldives Opposition Eyes Sweeping Constitutional Overhaul

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 15:09
The MDP’s constitutional reform program calls for splitting the executive into two separate offices: head of state and head of government.

China Spied on Taiwanese President’s Son – in the US

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 14:39
The incident shone a spotlight on China's growing repertoire for transnational repression targeting Taiwanese leaders.

‘We Have Stitched Our Hearts to Hope’: The Unseen Resistance of Afghan Women Under Taliban Rule

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 14:37
Afghan women say that they respond to Taliban oppression in vastly different ways depending on their social, cultural, and personal contexts. 

OPCON Transition: Now It Is Time for the Commanders-in-Chief

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 14:09
It’s time for the OPCON transition process to move beyond military assessments into the realm of political responsibility.

Unpacking Indonesia With Marcus Tantau

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 10:58
The country is currently beset by wildfires, political ructions, and intensifying economic troubles.

Vietnam Set to Sign Free Trade Pact With European Bloc This Week

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 05:25
Hanoi also says that a reciprocal trade deal with the United States is nearing completion and should be signed soon.

What I Learned From a Year of Interviewing a Thai Sex Worker

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 02:53
Decades of research have identified economic privation as a leading cause of entry into the country's illegal sex trade.

As Indonesian Fires Continue, Singapore Records Highest Air Pollution Reading Since 2015

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 02:19
Jakarta is the focus of increasing criticism for its failure to contain – or prevent – the fires that continue to rage in Borneo and Sumatra.

Brewing in Japan: Price-Fixing Probes Test Consumer Confidence

Wed, 14/10/2026 - 20:29
The Japan Fair Trade Commission’s secretary general issued an unusual public warning against cartel-like activity amid rising prices.

China’s Advance in the Bahamas

Wed, 14/10/2026 - 19:33
Beijing's presence in the Bahamas and its military implications for the U.S. are often overshadowed by discussion of Chinese activities elsewhere in the region.

For Uyghurs in Central Asia, US Diplomacy Could Be a Lifeline

Wed, 14/10/2026 - 19:12
By pressing Central Asian governments to protect Uyghurs and resist Beijing’s coercion, Secretary Rubio can demonstrate that America’s moral leadership still matters.

The Trump-Xi Summit Exposed the Problems in China-US Crisis Management

Wed, 14/10/2026 - 18:06
Military communication channels become bargaining chips precisely when a crisis makes them indispensable.

Russia’s Arrest of a Japanese Journalist Deepens the Freeze in Japan-Russia Relations

Wed, 14/10/2026 - 16:15
The case of Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent Imai Yuki could chill reporting from Russia’s Far East and narrow the space for even limited diplomatic engagement.

How Australia’s Gambling Lobby has Successfully Avoided Any Reform

Wed, 14/10/2026 - 15:47
Political donations, lobbying, and community influence help gambling companies block major policy reforms and protect huge profits.

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