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Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The Constitutional Court's expected verdict has removed the final obstacle to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto taking office in October.
Top Chinese General Takes Harsh Line on Taiwan, Other Disputes at International Naval Gathering
By Ng Han Guan and Christopher Bodeen
Central Military Commission Vice Chair Zhang Youxia said China’s territorial sovereignty “brooks no infringement” and “cannot be challenged.”
1 Dead, 7 Missing After 2 JMSDF Helicopters Crash in the Pacific Ocean
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan’s minister of defense said the cause was still being investigated, but called a mid-air collision a “high possibility.”
The Complex Geopolitics of Mongolia’s Language Reform
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
It has been almost 80 years since Mongolia switched to using the Cyrillic alphabet. Why is the government now promoting the traditional bichig script?
Leadership Shift in the House China Select Committee Could Cripple Congress’ Anti-China Momentum
By Jiachen Shi
Representative Mike Gallagher’s surprise resignation will create a leadership vacuum in the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, which he chaired.
Is Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Workforce Ready for Climate Change?
By Gabriela Fernando and Angie Bone
Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.
India’s Place in Australia’s National Defense Strategy 2024
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The pace of growth in the Australia-India strategic relationship is quite impressive, but New Delhi’s hesitance on hard security issues may hamper further developments.
President Muizzu’s Party Sweeps Maldives Parliamentary Elections
By Mohameed Sharuhan
The pro-China People's National Congress won 70 out of 93 seats, while the pro-India Maldivian Democratic Party got just 15 seats in Parliament.
AI and India’s General Elections
By Saqlain Rizve
Parties are using AI to communicate with voters across linguistic divisions but also to malign each other.
Welcome to World War III
By Michael Vatikiotis
The Western-led “rules-based order” is fraying, but nothing seems to be emerging that might replace it.
What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippines' largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China's growing power in the South China Sea.
Japan and North Korea Need to Start a New Chapter
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Can the leaders of the two countries part ways with their respective predecessors?