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2020

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Malaysia’s Anwar Meets King in Bid to Form New Government

Malaysia’s Anwar Meets King in Bid to Form New Government

By Associated Press
The perennial opposition leader failed to produce clinching evidence that he commands a parliamentary majority.
Thailand Braces for Fresh Round of Pro-Democracy Protests

Thailand Braces for Fresh Round of Pro-Democracy Protests

By Sebastian Strangio
Protest organizers have vowed to keep up the pressure on the administration of Prayut Chan-o-cha, which is showing few signs of compromising.

Golden Triangle Casino Baron Bankrolls New Mekong River Port

Golden Triangle Casino Baron Bankrolls New Mekong River Port

By Sebastian Strangio
The international cargo port will supercharge the smuggling routes linking Zhao Wei's casino empire to rebel-held zones in eastern Myanmar.

India’s Drone Dreams – And Reality

India’s Drone Dreams – And Reality

By Abhijnan Rej
The recent Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes have once again brought armed drones under the spotlight. What lessons should India draw from them?

Bangladesh Buries the Sonadia Deep-Sea Port Project

Bangladesh Buries the Sonadia Deep-Sea Port Project

By Sudha Ramachandran
Dhaka’s formal decision would come as a relief to New Delhi.
4 Reasons Why India Supports the BRICS

4 Reasons Why India Supports the BRICS

By Abhijnan Rej
Observers routinely dismiss the grouping given India-China tensions, and yet it soldiers on. What is at stake for India here?

Royal Audience to Test Anwar’s Bid for Power in Malaysia

Royal Audience to Test Anwar’s Bid for Power in Malaysia

By Sebastian Strangio
As Malaysia's opposition leader prepares to put his case to the king, the country braces for another wrenching political shift.
Why the Philippines Needs to Establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund

Why the Philippines Needs to Establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Mark Manantan, Emerson M. Sanchez and Jayson S. Lamchek
The country needs to ensure that its bounty of offshore wealth benefits the people, not just a privileged elite.

Chinese FM Embarks on Diplomatic Drive in Southeast Asia

Chinese FM Embarks on Diplomatic Drive in Southeast Asia

By Sebastian Strangio
The agenda of Wang Yi’s tour is diplomatic maintenance: the repairing and upgrading of China's relationships with key Southeast Asian partners.

US Military Bases Are Poisoning Okinawa

US Military Bases Are Poisoning Okinawa

By Jon Mitchell
The U.S. military has contaminated the drinking water for almost half-a-million Japanese – but Japanese authorities can’t do anything about it.

The Japan–China Summit Telephone Conference

The Japan–China Summit Telephone Conference

By Shin Kawashima
What did the new Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga talk about with his Chinese counterpart?
Is a Renaissance in India-United Kingdom Relations in the Cards?

Is a Renaissance in India-United Kingdom Relations in the Cards?

By Abhijnan Rej
News reports suggest both countries are close to inking a military logistics agreement.

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