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Facing North Korea’s Missile Threats, South Korea, US, Japan Reaffirm Joint Commitment

Facing North Korea’s Missile Threats, South Korea, US, Japan Reaffirm Joint Commitment

By Mitch Shin
In the trilateral summit on Sunday, Seoul, Washington, and Tokyo reaffirmed their joint commitment in the face of Pyongyang’s missile threats, but no new measure to renew the stalled dialogue were announced. 
General Qamar Javed Bajwa: Pakistan’s Democratic General

General Qamar Javed Bajwa: Pakistan’s Democratic General

By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff sought to ensure that the military confined itself to the role defined for it under the constitution.

No, Russia’s Invasion Ukraine is Not the Same as Vietnam’s War in Cambodia

No, Russia’s Invasion Ukraine is Not the Same as Vietnam’s War in Cambodia

By Nguyen Quoc Tan Trung
Despite some superficial similarities, the moral and humanitarian calculus of the two invasions are vastly different.

Media Watchdog Nominates Southeast Asian Journalists for Annual Prize

Media Watchdog Nominates Southeast Asian Journalists for Annual Prize

By Sebastian Strangio
Han Thar Nyein of Myanmar and Lady Ann Salem of the Philippines have been shortlisted for their efforts to hold corrupt and repressive governments to account.

Claude Arpi on China’s Interest in Arunachal Pradesh

Claude Arpi on China’s Interest in Arunachal Pradesh

By Sudha Ramachandran
“For Beijing, it is a bargaining chip for an eventual ‘swap’ and the recognition by India of the occupation by China of Aksai Chin.”
What is Slowing Down Vietnam’s Transport Infrastructure Projects?

What is Slowing Down Vietnam’s Transport Infrastructure Projects?

By James Guild
Among other things, the country's land acquisition procedures are creaky, opaque, and difficult to appeal.

Commemorative ASEAN Summit Watches Cost $500,000, Cambodian PM Says

Commemorative ASEAN Summit Watches Cost $500,000, Cambodian PM Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Hun Sen commissioned the 25 luxury tourbillon watches in order to showcase his country's “scientific and technical progress.”
Over-Indebtedness and Healthcare Financing in Cambodia

Over-Indebtedness and Healthcare Financing in Cambodia

By Vouchnea Tang
Despite the country's social healthcare provisions, medical debts remain a leading cause of destitution.

North Korea and US Complacency: Why We Can’t Get Off the Escalation Merry-Go-Round

North Korea and US Complacency: Why We Can’t Get Off the Escalation Merry-Go-Round

By Andy Hong
Even as Pyongyang’s missile tests reach record highs, a new survey shows that fewer Americans are worried about North Korea.

Pentagon Blacklists Chinese Drone Maker DJI for PLA Links

Pentagon Blacklists Chinese Drone Maker DJI for PLA Links

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alexandra Seymour.

Iran’s Mass Protests Are Impacting Lives in Pakistan

Iran’s Mass Protests Are Impacting Lives in Pakistan

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Baloch in Pakistan are watching the crackdown on their sisters across the border with dismay.
China’s Performative Zero-COVID Policy

China’s Performative Zero-COVID Policy

By Zhuoran Li
To bolster their standing during the pandemic, local cadres are putting a new twist on the concept of performative governance.

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