Politics
China’s Chang’e 7 Postponement Raises Questions About Lunar Timetable
China postponed the Chang'e 7 mission without a new date, prompting concerns about technical and schedule setbacks for its lunar program.
Politics
China’s Strategy in AI and Robotics: Economic, Military and Political Stakes
China's push in AI and robotics is reshaping economic structures, military planning and international politics, with wide-ranging implications.
Politics
Ambiguous Verdict: Tashiev Case Sees Charges Reclassified and Sentences Reduced
Appeals in the Tashiev 'Letter of 75' case produced a modified verdict; neither side obtained the outcome it sought.
Politics
Elite Shifts Expose North Korea’s Strain on Control
Jieun Baek's analysis links elite circulation in North Korea to pressures on regime control and implications for regional policy responses.
Politics
Pakistan’s SCO Presidency Puts Regional Connectivity at Centre Stage
Pakistan chairs the SCO, highlighting routes via Iran and Central Asia to link the Belt and Road Initiative with the Arabian Sea.
Politics
What India Hopes to Secure by Hosting the BRICS Summit
As New Delhi hosts the BRICS summit, India seeks economic leverage, investment partnerships and a bigger role in reshaping global governance.
Politics
Japan’s Free and Open Indo‑Pacific Gains Traction as Partners Coalesce
Japan’s Free and Open Indo‑Pacific initiative has widened into a multilateral framework, drawing partners and drawingFirm Chinese concern.
Politics
Japan’s Crossroads: Can a Takaichi Government Recalibrate Ties with China?
Analysis of how a Takaichi-led government might seek managed coexistence with China, balancing diplomacy, security ties and economic interdependence.