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South Korea and the Philippines Expand Ties in Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 18:38
By expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia, South Korea seeks to share its expertise and deepen collaboration in key sectors.

Why China Is Closely Watching US Congressional Support for the Iran War

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 17:05
Republican support for the war may not be as solid as it appears – and that could have implications for a U.S. intervention in Taiwan.

‘Like a Startled Crow’: The Precarious Life of Women Amid Myanmar’s Polycrisis

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 16:22
For many women in Myanmar, conjoined economic and security crises mean never being able to let their guard down and never being able to think more than “one day at a time.”

Coupang’s Data Breach and the Urgency of Data Governance Reform in South Korea

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 16:01
Why did the Coupang case escalate from a domestic regulatory matter into an international trade issue?

Hong Kong Is Beijing’s New ‘Vanguard’ in the Contest for Financial Sovereignty

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 14:48
Beijing is formally repositioning Hong Kong from a neutral intermediary between Chinese and global capital into a “vanguard” of the state’s financial security architecture.

Lee Jae-myung Is a New Kind of President – and South Koreans Approve

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 14:24
Lee has redefined the South Korean executive by trading imperial secrecy for radical transparency and focusing on tangible results.

India and Canada Reset: Pragmatism Takes Precedence Over Recriminations

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 14:20
Carney has opted for energetic, pragmatic action – including repairing ties with India – in the face of U.S. instability.

Counterterrorism Expert Ajmal Sohail on Pakistan’s ISI Targeting the Chinese in Afghanistan

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 14:18
“By undermining Chinese projects [in Afghanistan], the ISI seeks to remind Beijing that Pakistan remains a critical gatekeeper for regional connectivity, especially through CPEC.”

As Tehran Burns, South Asia Trembles

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 12:01
The U.S.-Israel war on Iran is testing South Asia’s energy security, remittance economies, and sectarian equilibrium — all at once.

‘Kyi Pyar-Gate’ Rocks Myanmar’s National Unity Government

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 08:47
A high-profile corruption case in the country's umbrella resistance organization has drawn backlash – and claims of divisive politics.

Philippines Arrests 3 Defense Personnel Over China Spy Claims

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 04:59
The three arrested individuals reportedly relayed sensitive information to Beijing, including details of Philippine resupply missions in the South China Sea.

In Hindsight: Madame Nhu and the American War in Vietnam

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 01:00
Tran Le Xuan, South Vietnam's "first lady," was passionate in her support of the southern republic – and a fierce critic of American involvement in Indochina.

Thai Election Commission Certifies Remaining Parliamentary Seats

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 00:49
With 499 of 500 seats now certified, the newly elected parliament will convene to select a new prime minister within 15 days.

Beijing’s Balkan Classrooms

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 20:14
While Confucius Institutes are closing across parts of Western Europe, China has found a more welcoming political environment in the Balkans.

Umar Khalid: 2,000 Days in Prison Without Trial 

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 16:39
His continued incarceration is a telling example of the erosion of both India’s judicial independence and its democracy.   

America’s Attack on Iran Should Have Asia-Pacific Countries Very Worried

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 16:07
Having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia?

Assessing North Korea’s New Economic Five-Year Plan

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 15:42
From energy to innovation, Kim Jong Un’s growth strategy is up against structural limits.

A Partnership of Convenience: Why China Isn’t Intervening On Iran’s Behalf  

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 15:20
The intense U.S. bombing of Iran reveals the limits of Beijing’s relationship with Tehran and the pragmatism of China’s Middle Eastern strategy

‘Strategic Cousins’ Australia and Canada Chart a Closer Course

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 15:09
Both countries are navigating a geopolitical environment far more turbulent than the one that shaped their post-Cold War outlook.

Why Is Afghanistan Developing a Drone Industry?

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 14:45
Air and air-defense capabilities remain Afghanistan’s most vulnerable security component. 

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