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China and India’s National Strategy and Competition in Cislunar Space

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 15:12
The paths of China and India in space show how Asian space powers are fundamentally transforming the global distribution of capabilities and influence in cislunar space.

ASEAN Between China and the US: Navigating a ‘No Single Power’ Global Order 

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 14:33
Economic strategy can no longer be separated from geopolitics. How, then, should ASEAN position itself?

Want an Explanation for China’s Nuclear Build-up? 

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 14:24
It’s not in the new white paper.

From Theft to Labubu: The Evolution of Intellectual Property Protection in China

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 13:53
After decades of accusations over counterfeiting foreign brands, Chinese companies are now assuming dual roles: as not only IP violators, but also IP proprietors.

Why China Can’t Make Gwadar Work – Even After Billions Spent

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 13:21
Gwadar port has often been touted as CPEC’s “crown jewel.” Yet almost two decades after the port began operations, business has been lackluster.

Thailand Girds For Early 2026 Polls Amid Economic Stagnation

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 09:59
Months of political instability expected to ensue

For Rohingya Women in Bangladesh, Digital Freedom Is a Distant Ideal

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 05:52
Life in the heaving camps around Cox's Bazar is marked by a daily struggle for even basic connectivity and safety.

Malaysia’s Rare Earth Transition

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 04:58
An early adopter hopes to make “super magnets” for electric cars by 2030.

Singaporean Court Upholds Opposition Leader’s Conviction for Lying to Parliament

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 04:53
Pritam Singh of the Workers' Party told the press that he was "disappointed" with the decision but accepted it "fully and without reservation."

Indonesia Promises Action on Deforestation as Sumatra Flooding Toll Rises

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 00:50
Environmentalists say that the flash floods and landslides in Sumatra have been worsened by years of logging linked to mining operations.

India’s Buildings Could Be a Big Part of Its Climate Solution

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 20:39
Integrating solar directly into buildings could turn homes and offices into decentralized power plants and cut emissions right where they begin.

China Intensifies ‘Three Warfares’ Targeting Japan Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks 

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:46
Beijing is intensifying its use of public opinion warfare, psychological warfare, and legal warfare against Japan.

US Steps up Defense Cooperation in Southeast Asia

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:01
Washington is making progress with a range of states: from staunch ally the Philippines to newer partner Vietnam and even Cambodia, where China's influence dominates.

Kyrgyz Election Commission Tosses Results From District With Highest Turnout, Citing Violations

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:58
The commission says all 14 candidates won’t be permitted to run again for the seat, but a court could reverse that decision.

Is China’s Real Estate Crisis Driving the Next Stage of Homegrown Innovation?

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:47
A closer look at the economic numbers suggests that a bad real estate industry is not all bad news for the Chinese economy.

Xi Jinping’s Grip on the Military Is Getting Stronger, Not Weaker

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:40
Xi continues to eliminate factional networks that could eventually develop into rivals for PLA loyalty.

China’s New ‘Two-Front Strategy’ Against Japan and Taiwan

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:26
The use of both international lawfare and historical narrative warfare signals a major, under-recognized shift in China’s Taiwan strategy and its approach to Japan.

Hong Kong’s Tragic Fire Shows the Consequences of a Hollowed-out Civil Society

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:04
The colossal failure of regulatory oversight across governmental departments is clear – and Hong Kong has quashed the civilian watchdogs that used to close the gaps.

How Asia’s Semiconductor Powerhouse Fits into ASEAN’s Strategic Future

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 14:30
With tensions between Tokyo and Beijing rising, ASEAN and Taiwan must balance economic integration with the political realities imposed by China’s growing assertiveness.

Timor-Leste’s Digital Statecraft

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 14:12
How Southeast Asia’s newest ASEAN member built a modern governance model. 

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