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Wed, 25/02/2026 - 19:31
Shen Yun is at the center of a deeper and increasingly consequential struggle over culture, representation, and political voice in the transnational Chinese world.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 17:20
Insights from Maria Shagina.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 16:35
Bhumjaithai’s election win and coalition deal signal a resurgence of establishment politics, shaped by border tensions, nationalist rhetoric, and unresolved constitutional reform.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 15:55
Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. said the complaint cited the risks posed to “American investments which are being performed through Kazakhstan.”
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 15:50
The official primetime news broadcast of China’s state broadcaster essentially act as a mouthpiece for the Iranian regime, while packaging their narrative in language tailored to Beijing’s strategic agenda.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 15:15
Two otherwise unrelated events highlight a significant strategic risk in Peru for the United States and the region.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 14:37
The generational shift that the Ninth Party Congress signaled is noticeable: Kim’s old mentors and advisors inside the regime have stepped aside – whether willingly or not – to make room for his allies and new prospects.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 13:02
Islamabad is now increasingly claiming that these groups pose a threat not just to Pakistan but to the world.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 08:32
India played an important behind-the-scenes role in brokering the U.K.-Mauritius deal over the Chagos Archipelago. Trump has now criticized that deal.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 21:13
If weaning India away from Russia is a European dream, it is perhaps being led by France.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 20:25
The hasty transition from a crypto ban to its sweeping adoption is naturally generating skepticism.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 18:47
Amid tariffs and geopolitical headwinds, Japan's trade data shows new patterns emerging – led by food products, tourism-linked consumption, and advanced manufacturing.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 16:50
Cooling domestic demand and soaring raw material costs are weighing down Chinese electric vehicle companies.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 16:13
Members of Congress have both the authority and responsibility to act by passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 15:55
The prime minister’s latest comments suggest a dual-track strategy: strengthening Japan’s conventional capabilities and defense industry while drawing a firm line against nuclear weapons.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 15:13
As entry-level jobs contract and firms prioritize experience, a growing number of young South Koreans have given up on looking for work altogether.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 14:52
By integrating industrial bases and operational practices, Australia and the U.K. are signalling that their partnership is not a relic of history but central to their contemporary strategies.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 14:47
Using vigilante violence, these militant organizations are forging a new form of law and order that conforms to their strict religious beliefs.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 09:39
The two countries have also agreed to double existing bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 04:53
COMAC's aircraft exports have brought healthy competition to a stagnant global aviation duopoly, but how they are financed should raise some concerns.
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