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How the Dreams of Bangladesh’s Student Protestors Died Young

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 16:21
Almost two years after Bangladesh's July uprising, its foot soldiers are learning what it means when a revolution eats its own.

US Deep-Sea Mining Policy Is Eroding Its Pacific Partnerships

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 16:19
The current unilateral approach may secure minerals in the short term, but it will erode the Pacific partnerships and deterrence architecture the United States needs for long-term security.

Warning Signs: How China Normalizes Its Military Presence

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 15:19
As its presence becomes more normal, China’s aggressive and illegal behavior will attract less opposition.

Pakistan Moves Toward a Sea-Denial Strategy 

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 15:15
With its latest missile tests, the Pakistan Navy is operationalizing an A2/AD naval strategy that prioritizes precision strike capabilities.

China’s Economy: By the Numbers

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 14:26
Officially, China's economy is on the rise yet again. But there are other sources of data to consider.

Is the EU the Next Migration Destination for Uzbeks?     

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 14:21
EU countries are becoming increasingly attractive destinations for Uzbek migrants, driven by higher wages, stronger labor protections, and adherence to international labor standards. 

Australia’s Foreign Minister Makes Critical Visits to Northeast Asia

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 14:12
Stopping in Japan, South Korea, and China, Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with three of Australia’s four largest trading partners. 

What Consultation Looks Like on a Cambodian Carbon Offset Project

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 06:58
A REDD+ project in the country's northeast aims to conserve forest and reduce carbon emissions, but many local residents say they know little about it and never gave their consent.

Former Thai PM Thaksin Approved for Parole, Set For Release on May 11

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 06:37
The decision could pave the way for the 76-year-old's return to politics, but the future of his Pheu Thai Party is uncertain following a poor return at this year's general election.

In the Fight Against Southeast Asia-based Scam Operations, Greater Protections and Reforms Are Needed

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 03:45
Washington has finally woken up to the scale of the challenge, but there is a lot more it can do to punish perpetrators and support victims.

Where Do Thailand-China Relations Stand in 2026?

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 03:22
This year is set to witness a flowering of relations between Bangkok and Beijing – but Thai strategists remain both ambivalent and wary.

US Court Dismisses Rohingya Hate Speech Lawsuit Against Meta

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 03:07
Plaintiffs argued that Facebook helped spread hate speech that “amounted to a substantial cause, and eventual perpetuation of, the Rohingya genocide.”

The Kissinger Tapes and China-US Rapprochement

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 17:42
Insights from Tom Wells.

Between IMF Conditions and Rising Prices, Is Sri Lanka Heading Toward Stagflation?

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 17:05
If inflation is driven primarily by rising costs rather than demand, this could undermine Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery.

The United States Is Losing the Race for Central Asia’s Critical Minerals 

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 17:00
Without a sustained and coordinated push, the United States risks being locked out of one of the most consequential supply chains shaping the future of global power.

Swiss Karimova Corruption Case Discontinued

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 16:29
Karimova – already serving a 13-year sentence in Uzbekistan – wasn’t allowed to attend the trial in Switzerland and as such, the judges dismissed the case on procedural grounds.

India-US Relations Hit Another Bump

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 16:14
Trump’s reposting of a podcaster’s description of India as a “hellhole” is the latest of several insults from Washington.

Thailand Walked Into Its LNG Trap With Its Eyes Open – Long Before Hormuz 

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 16:13
Bangkok’s gas bet was always going to hurt consumers. A distant conflict has merely made that reckoning impossible to defer. 

The Bangladesh-US Trade Deal Is a Litmus Test for Dhaka’s Strategic Autonomy

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 15:40
The ART is framed as a market-access deal, but its deeper clauses are geopolitical. For Bangladesh, that represents a challenge to its traditional balancing strategy.

Former Kyrgyz Security Chief Tashiev Confirms Criminal Case Against Him

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 15:08
In his statement, Tashiev urges people not to protest and "act only within the law."

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