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How Do Cyprus and Croatia Fit Into India’s Europe Strategy?

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 16:19
On Modi’s way to Canada he make a stop in Cyprus, and visited Croatia on his return journey.

Afghanistan Has a Lot at Stake in the Iran Conflict

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 16:15
From a massive refugee population to a major trade partner, Iran is of crucial importance to the Taliban regime. The U.S. should pay attention to the growing relationship.

Iran’s Failed Deterrence: Lessons for North Korea

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 15:57
The strikes on Iran offer crucial lessons for North Korea regarding deterrence, intelligence penetration, and the potential consequences of asymmetric warfare and proxy dynamics.

Moral Vigilantism Behind Murder of Social Media Influencer in India’s Punjab

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 15:34
As shocking as the murder is its justification, as well as the deafening silence of the political class and civil society.

Japan’s Ishiba Skates on Thin Political Ice

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 15:33
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election was a critical test for Ishiba’s leadership and his party, and the LDP failed it.

Hong Kong’s Latest National Security Taboos: 4th of July and a Video Game

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 15:29
Hong Kong's increasingly brittle government responds to children’s books, mobile games, and foreign holidays with legal threats and censorship.

Why Did Japan Skip the NATO Summit?

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 14:59
A confluence of factors – U.S. strikes on Iran and a focus on defense spending hikes – likely led Prime Minister Ishiba to stay home.

Achieving Australian Abundance

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 14:27
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers put it, “We want good things to happen, we’ve got to stop strangling good things from happening.”

On Regional Tensions, Don’t Expect Too Much of ASEAN

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 09:16
The Southeast Asian bloc is well-positioned to play an active role in managing, though not solving, regional conflicts.

Cambodia Allowing Abuses to Flourish in Online Scam Compounds, Rights Group Says

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 07:49
Amnesty International claims that abuses including torture are being carried out on a "mass scale" in scamming compounds across the country.

Myanmar Junta Chief Restates Plans to Hold Elections At Year’s End

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 03:50
Critics say that the military regime's election plans are intended to enshrine military rule behind a civilian façade.

Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration Has a New, But Familiar, Head: Saida Mirziyoyeva

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 19:44
Mirziyoyeva, the president’s daughter, brings with her as an adviser another familiar face: Komil Allamjonov.

How Secure Are Taiwan’s Remaining Diplomatic Partnerships?

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 19:25
As China continues its quest to win over Taiwan’s allies, which countries might be the next to switch?

How 90 Days of Accelerated Trade Alliances Reshaped Southeast Asia

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 19:03
The U.S. government's "reciprocal tariffs" have prompted a rapid overhaul of trade blocs in the Asia-Pacific, especially in Southeast Asia.

Iran’s Nuclear Sites Under Fire: What It Means for Pakistan

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 16:30
Any precedent that legitimizes or supports strikes on nuclear infrastructure increases security risks for Pakistan.

Why is Mob Violence So Common in Bangladesh?

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 16:28
The country has normalized mob culture where force, fear, and informal power often override law and justice.

Trump May Try To Strike A Deal With AUKUS Review, But He Won’t Sink It

Thu, 12/06/2025 - 17:19
The Trump administration may try to squeeze more concessions out of Australia as part of “the art of the deal,” but it does not want to spike the relationship entirely.

UNHCR Defends Biometric Enrollment Push for Rohingya Refugees

Thu, 12/06/2025 - 16:57
Despite UNHCR’s insistence that biometric enrollment is necessary to uphold program integrity, critics say the policy effectively punishes people for trying to protect their identity and data.

Political Science on the Sidelines in Uzbekistan

Thu, 12/06/2025 - 16:03
Despite some positive trends, the social sciences in Uzbekistan remain trapped in the shadow of the past.

Students for Supply Chains: What the China-US Deal Reveals About Trade Diplomacy Today

Thu, 12/06/2025 - 15:15
Access to education now moves in step with trade, technology, and supply chain leverage.

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