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Democratizing Technology: India Stack 3.0 and the Future of Digital Public Infrastructure

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:53
Dr. Pramod Varma joins host Tushar Shetty to discuss the design philosophy and the next stages of India's Digital Public Infrastructure.

Australia-Germany 2+2 Ministerial Highlights an Expanding Network of Partners

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:38
Canberra likely hopes that its relationship with Berlin will come to hold a similar importance as those with Washington, London, and Tokyo.

A Death in Detention Puts Tajikistan’s Police on Trial

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:18
Six Dushanbe officers face a rare prosecution over the death of Maksudjon Saidov in custody but none of them is charged with torture.

Ethnic Restaurants and Immigrant Entrepreneurs Facing Crisis Under Japan’s New Visa Rules

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 13:55
While the government views the new rules as a necessary measure to curb abuse, some observers worry that they may also deter genuine entrepreneurs. 

Can Northeast Asia’s New Geopolitical Reality Create Opportunities for Mongolia?

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 22:16
Within the emerging geopolitical landscape, Mongolia may have opportunities to diversify its economic partners.

Long Night Over Hualien: The China Threat Through the Eyes of Taiwan’s Indigenous Peoples

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 19:25
“The current situation is not the fruit of our choosing, but of history itself.” 

Why Does the G7 Keep Inviting India to its Summits?

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 16:55
India’s recurring invitations reveal as much about New Delhi’s ambitions as about the G7’s adaptation to the changing times.

As Integration in the Greater Bay Area Accelerates, Small Businesses in Macau Suffer

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 16:13
Drawn by lower prices, a wider variety of products and convenience, Macau’s residents have taken to spending in mainland China.

The Democratic Dilemma in South Korea’s Local Election Ballot Shortage

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 15:33
President Lee sold Korean democracy abroad as a system that fixes itself. Now his party and the administration have to prove it by holding the election commission to account without handing the conspiracy theorists a win.

Xi and Kim Agree to Strengthen ‘Strategic Relationship’ with Socialist Principles

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 14:27
Touting the achievements Pyongyang has made in recent years, Xi de facto recognized North Korea as a nuclear-armed state.

How Kazakhstan Uses the Stalling Board of Peace

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 13:56
Despite opting out of contributing the $1 billion fee required to become a permanent member of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, Kazakhstan has continued to publicly highlight its membership. 

Cockroach Janta Party: Is the Modi Government Wary of a ‘Gen Z Revolt’?

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 12:27
Hitherto confined to social media, the "cockroaches" emerged on the ground at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on June 6. What started as a joke has turned serious.

Is VinFast’s Costly EV Gambit Coming to an End?

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 09:33
Despite its vaunting ambitions and rapid expansion, the upstart automaker has yet to prove it can compete beyond the Vietnamese market.

Brunei’s Sultan Reshuffles Cabinet, Appointing His Son as Foreign Minister

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 06:12
The elevation of three of Hassanal Bolkiah's sons suggest that key posts are increasingly being concentrated within the direct line of succession.

At Least 32 Dead After Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines, Authorities Say

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 02:55
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stated that "the national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind."

Japan’s Security Focus Shift

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 01:07
China’s reach is extending beyond the First Island Chain. Japan is taking note.

When Work Moves Without Workers: Nepal and Asia’s New Mobility Frontier

Mon, 08/06/2026 - 21:04
Across Asia, governments are experimenting with policies designed to capitalize on the rapid expansion of remote work.

Central Asia’s Water Crisis is Becoming a Regional Economic Risk

Mon, 08/06/2026 - 20:37
Climate stress, shrinking glaciers, and fragmented governance are pushing the region toward a new era of systemic vulnerability.

Afghanistan’s Women: Erased

Mon, 08/06/2026 - 20:13
An entire generation of Afghan girls have had their aspirations suspended by policies systematically excluding them from education and public life.

Lee Jae-myung’s First Year Successes Put South Korea on the Path to Tangible Results

Mon, 08/06/2026 - 19:51
Last year, Lee stated in his inauguration speech that pragmatism and the national interest were the guiding principles of his presidency. 

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