Politics
What Beijing’s “Taiwan SAR” Concept Reveals About Power After Unification
A recent symposium has renewed attention on Beijing’s proposed Taiwan SAR, highlighting the political and legal stakes of any governance model.
Politics
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget Points to a Rarer ASEAN Story: Growth With Narrower Deficits
Malaysia’s 2027 budget points to stronger growth, higher state revenue and smaller deficits as fiscal consolidation advances.
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South Korea’s Democratic Party Faces Polling Slide as Internal Strains Take a Toll
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is losing support as internal gaffes and disputes weigh on public confidence.
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Beijing and Djibouti Raise Alarm on Red Sea Shipping but Offer No Action Plan
China and Djibouti expressed serious concern about threats to Red Sea shipping but set out no concrete measures in their joint communique.
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A Different Kind of Close Call: What the Sabina Shoal Encounter Means for U.S.-China Maritime Relations
The Sabina Shoal encounter marks a shift in China–US naval interactions, raising questions about safety, norms and regional implications.
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A Strategic Division: How North Korea Keeps Russia and China from Colliding
North Korea manages ties with Russia and China through a deliberate division of roles that limits rivalry and preserves strategic flexibility.
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Indonesia under Pressure: Fires, Political Friction and Growing Economic Strain
Wildfires, political tensions and mounting economic pressures converge in Indonesia, testing services, markets and communities.
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Tarang Shakti and the Signals of India’s Strategic Reach
Exercise Tarang Shakti highlights growing interoperability of the Indian military and India’s multi-vector diplomatic strategy.
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China’s Rare Earths Drive Complicates South China Sea Dynamics
Seabed mining and China's rare earths strategy could reshape claims and environmental governance in the South China Sea.
Politics
Japan Regulator’s Rare Public Warning Raises Stakes in Price-Fixing Concerns
Japan's competition authority issued an uncommon public warning about cartel-like behaviour as prices climb, signalling tougher scrutiny and risks for markets.
Politics
Pakistan’s security-first approach widens political rifts in KP and Balochistan
Authorities in Pakistan increasingly label protests as terrorism, deepening distrust in regions like KP and Balochistan and complicating stability efforts.