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The Martial Law Crisis: How Military Disobedience Helped Save South Korea’s Democracy
By Chan Mo Ku
Lower-ranking soldiers, through acts of disobedience, played a crucial role in stopping an undemocratic power grab. That holds lessons that extend beyond South Korea.
Southeast Asia’s Quiet Revolt Against the Dollar: Should the US Be Worried?
By Karishma Shah
The shift away from the U.S. currency is still in its early days, but the era of unquestioned dollar supremacy may be gradually drawing to a close.
As US Decouples, China Strengthens Biotech Ties With Japan
By Alex (Guangyao) Xu
From joint ventures to licensing deals, biotechnology is emerging as a strategic bridge between China and Japan.
Central Asia Opens Diplomatic Rift With Turkiye Over Cyprus
By Paolo Sorbello
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan signed U.N. resolutions deeming Northern Cyprus “occupied.”
The ‘Trump Doctrine’ and South Korea’s Geopolitical Balancing Act
By Sangpil Jin
Can South Korea become a geopolitical swing state?
The Danger of a Trump Doctrine for Taiwan
By Philip Hou
This new doctrine of dominating the Western Hemisphere while scaling back commitments elsewhere in the world could leave Taiwan dangerously exposed – unless Taipei takes action.
Balochistan’s War on Journalism: When Truth-telling Becomes a Death Sentence
By Dilshad Baluch
Balochistan has long been the most deadly place in an already dangerous country for journalists. Here, speaking truth to power isn’t just risky; it is often fatal.
What Did US Businesses Have to Say About Trump’s Tariffs?
By Gabriel Corsetti
Before the tariffs, businesses took advantage of a public comment period to lay out the dangers of a trade war. It seems clear that the Trump administration didn’t take their concerns into account.
What Top Chinese Economists Think of Trump’s Tariffs
By Daniel Fu
China’s academic and policy circles see economic and diplomatic opportunities amid the crisis of Washington’s trade war.
The World Shouldn’t Turn Away From the Rohingya Community
By Lucky Karim
“I fear it is becoming more difficult to get people to pay attention.”
Xi Jinping Declares China’s ‘New Era’ With Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
From crime to canals, more than 30 agreements were signed during Xi's two days in Cambodia.
Are the Russians Eyeing West Papua for an Overseas Military Base?
By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
Indonesia has denied reports that Russia is seeking to station military aircraft in its easternmost province. But this may not be the end of the matter given Russia’s interests in the region.
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