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The current tense phase of relations reflects a breakdown of the old deterrence logic.

Today, Rohingya seeking asylum are still being beaten, extorted, and left to die, while the violence and repression pushing them from their homes has surged. 

Anti-regime forces are focused on seizing control of military bases.

While the surface trigger was a display of wealth by the prime minister’s family, the root cause is deep-seated tension over corruption, inequality, and development.

Understanding North Korea’s view of South Korea-U.S. extended deterrence sheds light on the security dilemma.

Local staff and their partners face the greatest challenges from reduced U.S. funding. Australia should focus its efforts here.

What began as political signaling is now becoming reality.

Rather than resume nuclear testing, the Trump administration ought to strive to revive the moribund arms control regime. 

Beijing will attend the ASEAN-China-GCC summit in the hopes of forging new commercial partnerships against U.S. tariffs, but a recent white paper doubling down on its South China Sea claims will deter ASEAN leaders.

The agreements signed during Trump’s tour satisfy the Gulf’s strategic interests in ways China cannot. But will the reality live up to the hype?

After surviving a stabbing and appearing on a coup arrest list, South Korea’s presidential frontrunner now campaigns behind bulletproof glass – exposing deeper political polarization and growing threats to democratic stability.

Pakistan’s off-grid solar boom holds immense promise. But without strategic guidance and integrated policy, it risks reinforcing inequality instead of resolving it.

Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene is expected to resign early next week amid public outrage over a lavish lifestyle. Who will succeed him?

Ahead of next week's ASEAN Summit, the Malaysian leader has hailed the “remarkable progress" in efforts to end the country's civil war.

The ruling appears to mark a further fracturing of the political pact between the Shinawatras and conservative political establishment.

In recent weeks, Bangkok's troubled submarine acquisition plans have been subject to an explosive rumor.

Hanoi's myth of reconciliation strengthens its political control while allowing it to reap the economic benefits of engagement with overseas Vietnamese communities.

The new Center of Excellence for English is expanding Mongolia's commitment to its second official language.

China is quietly laying the groundwork for its involvement in Ukraine after a possible ceasefire or peace deal.

AI-driven strategies in China and South Korea reinforce East Asia’s manufacturing dominance, challenging Western and Global South reshoring ambitions.