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Trump’s Tariff Threat and Thailand’s Response: A Missing Piece on Defense?
By Tita Sanglee
Purchasing more U.S. arms would be an obvious way of reducing the trade surplus with the U.S., but Thai leaders may not be ready for uncomfortable discussions over Thailand's alignment.
We Owe Afghan Women a Chance to Make Their Own Destiny
By Nazila Jamshidi and Annie Pforzheimer
“We urge the United Nations to bring Afghan women to the negotiating table, to be their own advocates and create their own destiny, before it is too late.”
F-47: The US 6th-Generation Aircraft Plan Signals a Shift Toward Superiority
By Alex Alfirraz Scheers
The announcement signals a shift toward the pursuit of nuclear superiority – which history shows will weaken deterrence and increase the likelihood of nuclear crises.
The Time Is Now For Kazakhstan to Achieve Energy Independence From Russia
By Kuat Dombay
Kazakhstan can leverage Russia’s desperate need for export markets by pushing for a pipeline, finally, across the Caspian Sea.
PLA Assertiveness in the Tasman Sea Is a Wake-up Call on China’s Dual-Use Infrastructure in the Pacific
By Domingo I-Kwei Yang
China embeds its military ambitions within Pacific Island nations by developing dual-use infrastructure such as ports, wharves, fisheries, aviation hubs, and ICT networks.
Solomon Islands, FSM Consider Labor Mobility Scheme
By Grant Wyeth
Pacific Island countries are starting to explore opportunities with each other to fill labor shortages and offer opportunities.
Reimagining the Bangladesh-China Strategic Partnership
By Shafi Md Mostofa and Tamim Muntasir
As Bangladesh redefines its foreign policy, its ability to balance regional and global interests will determine the future trajectory of Bangladesh-China relations in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.
What the US Exit From the Information Technology Agreement Means for America and the World
By Cathy Fang
Trump has abandoned the vision of a tariff-free digital and high-tech economy. That raises serious concerns about the sustained technological leadership of the United States.
Trump Tariffs Spark Political Debate in Taiwan
By Brian Hioe
The Trump administration’s tariffs have led to a great deal of apprehension in Taiwan – over not only the potential economic impact on Taiwan, but also what this means for Taiwan.-U.S. ties.
A Green Light for US Earthquake Relief in Myanmar
By Sribala Subramanian
The U.S. government increases disaster aid but cancels a "diversity" scholarship.
Does Transnational Repression Explain the Poor Turnout at Cambodian Grenade Attack Trial in Paris?
By David Whitehouse
Very few French-Cambodians attended last month's trial of two bodyguards of ex-PM Hun Sen. It's probably no coincidence.
China’s Xi Hails Ties With Indonesia Ahead of Southeast Asia Tour
By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese leader will this week visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia, where he will attempt to contrast China's steady economic engagement with the volatility of the current U.S. administration.