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Lawyers of Imran Khan Oppose His Closed-Door Trial Over Revealing Official Secrets
Khan's lawyers say the closed trial is a gambit to ensure a quick conviction and sentencing of the former premier ahead of parliamentary elections.
Mysterious Border Protocol Signed Between Kyrgyz and Tajik Security Chiefs
The details of “Protocol No. 44” are unknown, but both sides clearly want to portray some kind of progress in their drawn-out border negotiations.
China, Europe, and the Great Electric Vehicle Race
Chinese EVs are gaining market share around the world, but Europe is putting on the brakes.
The Cambodian Regime Is a Key Element in China’s Regional Expansion Strategy
As Cambodia fully embraces the “China model,” the country’s role in the geopolitical competition between the United States and China is becoming increasingly important.
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China Boosts Semiconductor Subsidies as US Tightens Restrictions
Further U.S. restrictions on investments in China have spurred Beijing to up the subsidy ante once again.
Pakistani Official Describes Nijjar Killing as ‘India’s Jamal Khashoggi Moment’
In the past, Pakistan has accused India of eliminating people who threatened its control over Kashmir, but was rarely taken seriously by the international community.
Myanmar’s Military Junta Is Weaponizing Access to Life-Saving Vaccines
As with international aid shipments, basic inoculations are being distributed on the basis of political loyalty.
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Post-consumerist sentiment and lying flat in China
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Can Japan Be a Climate Change Leader?
Several factors continue to hamper the formulation of a more ambitious policy, but change might be coming.
Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor on Maldives’ Presidential Election
What does Maldives’ new president mean for the country’s future?
The Taliban and Central Asia
Although the relationship between Afghanistan and Central Asia started with confrontation and confusion, it has evolved into a cooperation based on shared norms.
Critical Minerals and the New Cold War
Access to critical materials has become a paramount national security concern and the object of increasing competition between China and the United States.
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China, Europe, and the Great Electric Vehicle Race
Chinese EVs are gaining market share around the world, but Europe is putting on the brakes.
Can Taiwan’s Opposition Settle on a Unity Candidate?
China Welcomes Taiwanese Athletes at the Asian Games
China Establishes Temporary ‘Border Control Zone’ to Fight Myanmar Scam Operations
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No One Knows What BRICS Expansion Means
The 11 members of the expanded group have so little in common that it’s tough to decode what their purpose will be.
Challenges to Underwater Sovereignty and Indonesia’s Naval Modernization
Even Before the Latest Bombing, Mastung Was a Hotbed for Violent Insurgency
India’s Stake in the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
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Lessons From the Korean War for Ukraine
Russia can’t achieve total victory in Ukraine today for the same reason why the U.S. was unable to defeat the Korean communists decisively in the 1950s: rational and self-imposed restraint.
Taiwan’s New Submarines Will Be a Mixed Blessing
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India’s Balancing Act Viewed Through Recent Military Exercises
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An Inside Look at Myanmar Resistance Groups’ Weapons Manufacturing Factories
Local units producing an array of small arms, mortars and ammunition have mushroomed in Sagaing Region.
Malaysia Could Shut Schools Due to Spiking Air Pollution
Activists Call for Probe Into Alleged Indonesian Arms Sales to Myanmar
US Defense Ties in Southeast Asia: A Wide-Ranging Buffet
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Lawyers of Imran Khan Oppose His Closed-Door Trial Over Revealing Official Secrets
Khan's lawyers say the closed trial is a gambit to ensure a quick conviction and sentencing of the former premier ahead of parliamentary elections.
India Tells Canada to Remove 41 of Its 62 Diplomats in the Country, Says Official
Will the Political Spat Between India and Canada Erode Their Defense Ties?
Indian Police Raid Journalists’ Homes and Offices
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South Korea: America’s Forgotten Ally?
South Korea’s reluctance to play a more vocal role often leaves its sizable contributions less noticed than those of other allies.
South Korean Court Denies Arrest Warrant for Opposition Leader Lee in Corruption Allegations
North Korea Says It Will Expel Travis King, US Soldier Who Crossed Into the Country in July
South Korea’s Constitutional Court Strikes Down Law Banning Anti-Pyongyang Leafleting
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Japan Announces Economic Stimulus to Combat Cost of Living Crisis
Japan’s escalating consumer inflation is compounded by stagnant wages and a sliding yen.
Japan’s New Cabinet Has a Record Number of Women. So What?
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Japan’s Defense Industry Is Hindered by Self-Imposed Constraints
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The Cambodian Regime Is a Key Element in China’s Regional Expansion Strategy
As Cambodia fully embraces the “China model,” the country’s role in the geopolitical competition between the United States and China is becoming increasingly important.
Time for International Travel Companies to End ‘Genocide Tours’ to the Uyghur Region
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Mysterious Border Protocol Signed Between Kyrgyz and Tajik Security Chiefs
The details of “Protocol No. 44” are unknown, but both sides clearly want to portray some kind of progress in their drawn-out border negotiations.
Bill to Label ‘Foreign Representatives’ in Kyrgyzstan Moves Forward
Gulnara Karimova Accused of Running Criminal Organization in New Swiss Indictment
Germany Hosts Central Asian Leaders for Summit
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U.S. Policy on Asia
Panda Diplomacy: The Departure of DC’s Beloved Pandas May Signal a Wider Chinese Pullback
The potential end of the U.S. National Zoo's panda era comes amid what veteran China-watchers say is a larger trend of deteriorating relations.
US Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Can Shape the 21st Century Global Order
What Do Central Asia’s Activists Think of the New US Relationship With Their Region?
Vietnam Dissidents to Relocate to US Under Biden Administration Deal, Report Says
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Thailand’s Real Estate Boom: The Impact of Chinese Investment
A boom in Chinese investment has pushed up property prices. Does the new Thai government have a plan to manage the impact?
South Asia to Grow by Nearly 6% This Year
Is Vietnam Ready to Build Mega-Airport Projects?
Despite China-US Dialogues, Semiconductor Supply Chain Remains Uncertain
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What Difference Can Australian Development Assistance Make?
As a wealthy country in a developing region, Australia can and should do more to assist its regional neighbors in developing.
US Pacific Policy Forges Ahead With Successful 2nd Summit
What the Canada-India Rift Means for Australia
What to Expect From the 2nd US-Pacific Islands Summit
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The Lives of Children in Myanmar
Amid the nationwide conflict between the military junta and its opponents, the situation for the country's young is bad – and getting worse.