Politics
APEC in Shenzhen: a practical agenda as US and China confront an AI investment surge
At APEC in Shenzhen, the US and China face shared AI investment pressures and choices over standards, trade and financial risk.
Politics
Why Afghanistan’s Neighbors Have Stayed Silent on Pakistan’s Strikes
China, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan prioritise stability and ties with Kabul over endorsing Pakistan's cross-border strikes.
Politics
India’s Pragmatic Path: Economic Interests Drive Any Mediation in the Russia–Ukraine Conflict
India’s potential facilitation in the Russia–Ukraine conflict is shaped predominantly by economic ties and security considerations rather than a search for global influence.
Politics
Status Stigma Hinders China’s Shift to a High-Tech Workforce
A deep social bias against vocational education in China undermines efforts to build a modern skilled workforce and complicates economic restructuring.
Politics
Karaganda’s Coal: An Industrial Landscape Haunted by Its Gulag Past
Karaganda's vast coalfields shaped industry and memory, where open-pit mines meet the legacy of a sprawling gulag.
Politics
New Okinawa Governor Faces Immediate Test After US Marine Arrest
An alleged murder arrest of a US Marine days after Koja Genta took office raises tensions over Okinawa's role in Japan's southwestern defence.
Politics
Why Taiwan’s New F-16s Still Matter
New F-16s mark a long-awaited upgrade for Taiwan's air force, strengthening air defence and interoperability amid regional security pressures.
Politics
How Kashmir’s Young Are Turning Tactics of India’s Gen Z Into Quiet Political Practice
Kashmir’s young are adapting India’s Gen Z strategies—digital culture, art and legal routes—to sustain political engagement under constrained governance.