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To Understand Southeast Asia Today, Look to its Early Modern History

To Understand Southeast Asia Today, Look to its Early Modern History

By Imran Said
The region today resembles less the rigid binaries of the Cold War than the fluid loyalties and interactions of the pre-colonial era.
Hun Sen Adds Some Bite to Upcoming ASEAN Summits

Hun Sen Adds Some Bite to Upcoming ASEAN Summits

By Luke Hunt
Ukraine will be at the top of the agenda at the meetings, alongside Myanmar.

How Taiwan’s Midterm Elections Work

How Taiwan’s Midterm Elections Work

By Lev Nachman
Taiwanese citizens will soon vote to elect their mayor/county magistrate, city council members, and in a referendum – and each of these uses a different voting system.

After Lula’s Victory, India and Brazil Can Join Forces on the Global Stage

After Lula’s Victory, India and Brazil Can Join Forces on the Global Stage

By Quintijn Kat
During his previous term, Lula focused on “South-South cooperation,” aiming to increase the influence of emerging states like Brazil and India in global governance.

Reports Suggest China Aiming for Less Disruptive COVID-19 Policies

Reports Suggest China Aiming for Less Disruptive COVID-19 Policies

By Joe McDonald
Even as public anger rises, health experts and economists say “zero COVID” is likely to stay in place possibly through most of 2023.
Why Xiaomi Left India’s Fintech Market

Why Xiaomi Left India’s Fintech Market

By Hugh Harsono
The Chinese firm’s reduced Indian presence signals stronger domestic digital infrastructure protections in India.

What the 20th Party Congress Report Tells Us About China’s AI Ambitions

What the 20th Party Congress Report Tells Us About China’s AI Ambitions

By Jie Gao
Compared to the 19th Party Congress, this year's report is more specific about China's AI ambitions, including military applications.
China Celebrates German Chancellor’s Trip

China Celebrates German Chancellor’s Trip

By Shannon Tiezzi
There were few deliverables from the short visit, but Beijing is hopeful it indicates Germany is moving out of alignment with the U.S. approach to China.

Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan in Stable Condition After Shooting

Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan in Stable Condition After Shooting

By Munir Ahmed and Riazat Butt
One of Khan's supporters was killed and 13 others, including two lawmakers, were wounded in the attack.

North Korea Launches 3 SRBMs and 80 Artillery Shells

North Korea Launches 3 SRBMs and 80 Artillery Shells

By Mitch Shin
Following the South Korean and U.S. militaries’ decision to extend their joint military air drill, North Korea launched another barrage of missiles and artillery on Thursday. 

US Global Economic Assistance Should Not Mimic China’s. Just Ask Sri Lanka. 

US Global Economic Assistance Should Not Mimic China’s. Just Ask Sri Lanka. 

By Sean Cairncross
China may require little from recipient countries on the front end. But choosing to engage with China is far from cost-free. 
Hanoi’s Beijing Syndrome

Hanoi’s Beijing Syndrome

By Duy Hoang
The “Vietnamese street” and especially the activist community is known to be anti-China, but the Vietnamese Communist Party is keen to cultivate closer ties.

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