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The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall communication strategy.

Beneath the official narratives of “stability” and “return,” lies a brutal truth: Afghanistan remains a deeply unsafe country and any forced return of refugees constitutes a clear violation of international law and basic human rights.

As government gridlock drags on, Taiwan’s civil society is reinventing national defense.

Russia is increasingly approaching Afghanistan as yet another Central Asian state – including gradually opening access to its labor migration system.

The U.S. attack on Iran changed the parameters for China-Iran relations.

The U.S. president has not only disregarded Indian sensitivities with his recent comments on mediation but is also cozying up to Pakistan.

Even as China turns to the region to manage overcapacity and geopolitical headwinds, Southeast Asia will continue to shape trade on its own terms.

Malaysia and Indonesia have both been outspoken about recent events in the region, particularly Israel's ruthless attacks on the Palestinians of Gaza.

It is under pressure from India and the U.S. to block Chinese research vessels from docking in its ports. Will the crafting of standard operating procedures help?

The pressure against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's unsteady coalition government continues to mount.

The ideal of inclusion meets the reality of institutional adjustment.

With Beijing eager to control the Tibetan centuries-old reincarnation process, a spiritual question has become fused to a complex geopolitical conflict.

The vision of a pro-India monarch is a dangerous misreading of Nepal’s history, its political complexities, and the implications for India’s regional interests.

A recent report alleges that Mongolia’s change in government was the product of a Moscow-linked influence operation. Far from it.

While Beijing holds another presidential summit with Central Asia, Washington continues to discuss how to engage the region.

The historical issues in East Asia have long been a blindspot for the United States. Time to start paying attention.

Islamabad needs to assess the implications of the recent war not just from a security or foreign policy lens, but as a humanitarian concern.

French Polynesia is a pivotal element of France’s strategy in the Pacific – and offers a compelling case study for shared sovereignty within the French Republic.

As the U.S. and others struggle to confront AI-driven disinformation, Taiwan’s resilience has become its latest key export.

In an era where the geometry of power is tilting skyward, the nations with eyes in orbit will be the ones that define what comes next.