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With the US in Retreat, a Chance for Australia to Lead

With the US in Retreat, a Chance for Australia to Lead

By Grant Wyeth
In a world where the great powers are disinterested in trust and responsibility, there’s a lot now on the table for middle powers like Australia to pursue.
The Imperial Presidency and the China-US Trade War 

The Imperial Presidency and the China-US Trade War 

By Jiachen Shi
Trump has expanded presidential power since the first trade war with China, wresting a significant portion of foreign economic policymaking authority from Congress.

North Korea Is Sending a Second Wave of Soldiers to Ukraine. Here’s Why.

North Korea Is Sending a Second Wave of Soldiers to Ukraine. Here’s Why.

By Jennifer Mathers
Pyongyang would seem to have little reason to send its own people to risk their lives in the Russia-Ukraine War. But these soldiers appear to be at the heart of the North Korea-Russia security partnership.

Will China Take Advantage of Future EU-US Rifts?

Will China Take Advantage of Future EU-US Rifts?

By Andreea Brînză
Beijing hopes to benefit from tensions created by the Trump administration, but China will have to change its own approach to capitalize. 

Leaving Cambodia: A Conversation With Gerald Flynn

Leaving Cambodia: A Conversation With Gerald Flynn

By Luke Hunt
Why was the environmental journalist blocked from re-entering the country that he has called home since 2019?
The Continued Threat of Online Radicalization in Malaysia

The Continued Threat of Online Radicalization in Malaysia

By Rueben Dass
Social media and the internet continue to be a pivotal part of the modus operandi of extremist networks operating in the country.

Campaigning Begins in Philippine Mid-term Election Amid Vice-Presidential Impeachment Drama

Campaigning Begins in Philippine Mid-term Election Amid Vice-Presidential Impeachment Drama

By Sebastian Strangio
Last week's impeachment of Sara Duterte has added an extra weight of political significance to the 12 Senate seats up for election.
Philippines on Cusp of Major Defense Pacts with New Zealand, Canada

Philippines on Cusp of Major Defense Pacts with New Zealand, Canada

By Sebastian Strangio
The planned visiting forces agreements reflect Manila's efforts to broaden and deepen its defense partnerships in the face of growing Chinese pressure.

India’s Turn Toward Its Extended Neighborhood

India’s Turn Toward Its Extended Neighborhood

By Anuraag Khaund
In the face of an increasingly hostile and constrained near neighborhood, New Delhi has focused on deepening relations with a wider array of countries.

Neil Loughlin on Cambodia’s Coercive State

Neil Loughlin on Cambodia’s Coercive State

By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling party's power "stems from control over state institutions, security forces, and economic resources rather than genuine popular support."

Hope and Fear on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

Hope and Fear on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

By Joe Luc Barnes and Alibek Mukambaev
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are closing in on the conclusion of their long-running border dispute. What does the prospect mean to locals?
Can Kazakhstan Succeed in Its Transition Toward Clean Energy?

Can Kazakhstan Succeed in Its Transition Toward Clean Energy?

By Nigel Li
Faced with climate disasters at home, Kazakhstan is accepting clean energy as a necessity, not just an ambition.

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