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Red Shirt Leader’s Return Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal in Thailand

Red Shirt Leader’s Return Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal in Thailand

By Thanapat Pekanan
Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its political landscape?
Death Toll From 4 Days of Rains Rises to 63 in Pakistan, With More Rain Forecast

Death Toll From 4 Days of Rains Rises to 63 in Pakistan, With More Rain Forecast

By Riaz Khan
The heaviest downpour in decades flooded villages in Balochistan and collapsed buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Beyond Tariffs: Overcapacity Ignites Fresh Tensions in China-US Trade Relations

Beyond Tariffs: Overcapacity Ignites Fresh Tensions in China-US Trade Relations

By Lizzi C. Lee
Traditional tools no longer suffice. Policymakers in both countries must embrace paradigm-shifting solutions for new challenges.

How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?

How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?

By Cao Nguyen Khanh Huyen
Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.

What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea

What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea

By James JB Park
New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and South Korea, their respective U.S. forces, and the regional security architecture.
Apple-Baidu Partnership Risks Accelerating China’s Influence Over the Future of Generative AI

Apple-Baidu Partnership Risks Accelerating China’s Influence Over the Future of Generative AI

By Michael Caster
Such partnerships risk further normalizing Beijing’s authoritarian model of digital governance and accelerating China’s efforts to standardize its AI policies and technologies globally. 

BJP Election Manifesto 2024 Focuses on Narendra Modi, Not the Party

BJP Election Manifesto 2024 Focuses on Narendra Modi, Not the Party

By Kavita Chowdhury
The opposition has dismissed the manifesto as a "jumla patra," a document of fake promises.
Pakistan in a Difficult Spot Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions

Pakistan in a Difficult Spot Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions

By Umair Jamal
The government cannot afford to annoy Western countries, whose support it needs for loans. But the Pakistani public is angry with Israel.

Some Southeast Asians Are Turning Against America Over Gaza. It Likely Won’t Last.

Some Southeast Asians Are Turning Against America Over Gaza. It Likely Won’t Last.

By David Hutt
This is not the first time that regional opinion toward the U.S. has soured over events in the Middle East.

Who Is Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Next Prime Minister?

Who Is Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Next Prime Minister?

By Sebastian Strangio
The deputy prime minister will take over from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong next month.

Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi to House Arrest

Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi to House Arrest

By Sebastian Strangio
A junta spokesperson said that the 78-year-old leader was relocated due to the intense heat in Myanmar's central plain.
Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?

Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?

By James Guild
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government has struggled to fund its massive "digital wallet" stimulus program.

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