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The Chinese Dance Troupe That Sparked a Bomb Threat at the Australian PM’s Residence

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.

Pax Silica and the China-US Critical Minerals Competition

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 17:20
Insights from Maria Shagina.

Thailand’s Conservatives Consolidate Power After 2026 Snap Polls

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.

Ukraine Rebuked by Washington Over Caspian Pipeline Consortium Strikes

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.”

Inside CCTV’s Lens: How China Frames the Iran Protests

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.

Peru’s Political Crisis Shows How China Could Militarily Use the Port of Chancay Against the US

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 15:15
Two otherwise unrelated events highlight a significant strategic risk in Peru for the United States and the region.

Kim Jong Un’s Ninth Party Congress Personnel Shakeup

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. 

Pakistan Strikes TTP and ISKP Camps in Afghanistan

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.

Chagos Conundrum Complicates India’s Indian Ocean Outreach

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.

Weaning India Away From Russia? Take a Leaf from the French Playbook

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 21:13
If weaning India away from Russia is a European dream, it is perhaps being led by France.

Pakistan’s Crypto Gambit

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 20:25
The hasty transition from a crypto ban to its sweeping adoption is naturally generating skepticism.

Japan’s Farm and Food Exports Hit New High As Trade Patterns Shift

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.

What’s Next for China’s EV Stocks as Weak Demand Triggers Sell-Offs? 

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 16:50
Cooling domestic demand and soaring raw material costs are weighing down Chinese electric vehicle companies.

America Needs More Than Creativity on Hong Kong – It Needs Action 

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. 

Takaichi Draws a Red Line on Nuclear Sharing Amid Japan’s Security Review

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.

The ‘Resting’ Generation and South Korea’s Youth Recession

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.

AUKUS Quietly Moving Ahead With Arrival of British Sub in Australia

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.

Hindutva Groups in India Effectively Outlawed Valentine’s Day

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.

India-Brazil Bond Deepens With Critical Minerals Pact

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 09:39
The two countries have also agreed to double existing bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030.

China’s New Export: Aircraft Debt

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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