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In Manipur, Stepping Into the Territory of the ‘Other’ Could be Fatal
By Kavita Chowdhury
Meanwhile, BJP governments at the center and state are doing little to halt the violence.
US Needs to Accept the Reality of India-Russia Relations
By Rushali Saha
Constraining India’s foreign policy choices will be seen as disregard for its sovereignty and provoke ire.
Sweeping Vaping Ban Takes Effect In Maldives
By Ahmed Naish
Tourists aren’t allowed to bring vaping devices either and cigarette prices have more than doubled after the government hiked tariffs.
UK Officially Joins Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The country has become the 12th member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
‘Bali Nine’ Drug Convicts Return to Australia After Indonesia Deal
By Sebastian Strangio
The five men have returned to Australia after having the rest of their life sentences commuted "on humanitarian grounds."
Where Are Southeast Asia’s ‘Cosmopolitan’ Leaders?
By David Hutt
There is more to cosmopolitanism than a Western education or the ability to speak foreign languages.
Bold Diplomacy: Reflections on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s Whirlwind Global Tour
By Sugiono
The country's new president is committed to fostering relationships with both superpowers while advocating for regional stability and global peace.
Trump’s Inauguration Invitation to China’s Xi Jinping Is a Slap in the Face to Uyghurs
By Julie Millsap
For Uyghur Americans, its feels like a betrayal – a signal that the U.S. may deprioritize human rights advocacy in favor of smoothing over relations with Beijing.
Left on Read: America’s Taiwan Warning Crisis
By Noah Reed and Jonathan Walberg
Overwarning and miscommunication risk Washington’s ability to detect – and convince Taiwanese about – real threats in the Taiwan Strait.
The Philippines’ Stakes in South Korea’s Political Chaos
By Nguyen Thanh Long
South Korea has played a crucial role in Manila’s maritime security strategy. Can that cooperation survive if the Yoon administration comes to an abrupt end?
The Silk Road’s Hidden Gem: Kashmir’s Enduring Cultural and Historical Ties With Central Asia
By Umar Hayat Hussain
Kashmir's geographical continuity with Central Asia and Tibet has been a defining feature of its historical importance.
Is China Waking up to the Dangers of AI?
By Benjamin Dubow
Beijing has thus far taken a more hands-off approach to AI development than might be expected. But as AI’s power becomes clearer, that could soon change.