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Kazakh Ministry of Defense Outlines Emergency Measures in Wake of Recent Deaths

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 15:42
Since the start of 2026, at least four Kazakh servicemen – mostly young conscripts – have died in accidents, some with murky circumstances and lingering questions.

The Unification Paradox: Why South Korea Must Embrace a Two-State Reality

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 15:25
Paradoxically, formally abandoning the goal of immediate unification is the only realistic means of securing long-term stability.

Navigating the Iran Conundrum: India’s Options

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 15:06
In the long run, India cannot hold back as a mere spectator to global conflicts, particularly in ones where its interests are at stake.

Guangzhou Talks the Talk on Protecting Cantonese, But Can It Walk the Walk?

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 14:33
The city’s recent announcement on language sits uneasily with Beijing’s policies prioritizing Mandarin.

Japan’s Nuclear Submarine Debate Gains Momentum Amid Rising Pacific Threats

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 13:37
The debate over nuclear-powered submarines is likely to serve as a critical indicator of Japan’s strategic trajectory.

Vietnam’s Semiconductor Strategy, Explained

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 06:45
The country just broke ground on its first integrated chip plant, part of its ambition of pushing itself up the global semiconductor value chain.

Executive Committee of Malaysian Soccer Body Quits En Masse Over Naturalization Scandal

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 04:54
The global soccer body FIFA has suspended seven foreign-born players that it claims were granted Malaysian citizenship through the use of fake documents.

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Discuss Myanmar, South China Sea at Cebu Retreat

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 01:48
The two-day Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) Retreat is the first major meeting to take place under the Philippines' chairmanship of the bloc.

Maybe China Hasn’t Given Up on Economic Coercion in Australia

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 22:00
In a recent interview, the Chinese ambassador to Australia suggested Beijing may be willing to use economic tools to punish Australia should Canberra not fall in line on Taiwan.

Kazakh-US Collaboration Deepens as Oil Exports Through Russia Come Under Fire

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 20:44
As Ukrainian attacks on Kazakhstan’s primary oil export route intensify, the Central Asian state has moved to deepen cooperation with the United States.

China’s Intervention and the Limits of Fatalism in Myanmar

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 20:22
Many internationals now assume that Myanmar’s political future will ultimately be determined by Beijing. This is a profound misreading.

1 Year In: How the China-Cook Islands Partnership Agreement Is Shaping Up

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 19:27
While much remains uncertain, developments over the past year offer a clearer sense of what lies ahead.

UN Expert Urges Uzbekistan to Release Tajimuratov Amid Continued Torture Allegations

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 18:58
The Karakalpak lawyer was sentenced in 2023 to 16 years in prison; ever since there have been consist reports of his mistreatment and torture.

Will Congress Keep Trump From Compromising With China at Taiwan’s Expense?

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:49
Even as Trump demonstrates unprecedented power, bipartisan congressional efforts to counter China and support Taiwan.

Cracks in the ‘Ironclad’ South Korea-US Alliance

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:19
U.S. and South Korean leaders dost protest too much, methinks.

Kyrgyzstan Files EAEU Lawsuit Against Russia Over Migrant Medical Care

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:02
Bishkek has reportedly taken Moscow to the EAEU court over Russia's failure to provide social protection – medical insurance – to the families of Kyrgyz migrant workers.

China’s Anti-Corruption Work Is Set to Get Even More Intense

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 15:15
Reading the tea leaves after the CCDI’s Fifth Plenum.

Why PTI’s Election Grievance Struggles to Spark Nationwide Action

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 11:32
Public response to PTI’s calls for protests is low, as Pakistanis, battered by inflation and economic woes, have little appetite for upheaval.

Why Hinduism Rose and Fell in Southeast Asia

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:04
Hinduism gained ground in the region in the early centuries of the Common Era because it provided elites with a fully-fleshed metaphysical package along with literacy.

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