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‘De-risking’ vs. ‘Strategic Decoupling’: Understanding Harris’ and Trump’s Approaches to Economic Security
By Kazuo Waki
These two terms represent the conceptual foundations of each candidate's economic security policies, especially regarding China. But what do they actually mean?
Evictions and Evasions: State Involvement in Southeast Asia’s ‘Golden Era of Organized Crime’
By Jacob Sims
Efforts to obscure or de-center state involvement in regional transnational crime are dangerous, because traditional approaches won’t work to counter crime co-perpetrated by states.
Towards a More Resilient and United ASEAN
By Peter Brian M. Wang
Despite widespread skepticism about its upcoming chairmanship, Malaysia has a plan to remedy some of the bloc's root problems.
Cambodian Court Refuses Bail For Detained Journalist Mech Dara
By Sebastian Strangio
The 36-year-old, whose reporting has linked powerful businesspeople to the country's online scamming industry, is reportedly suffering from a number of health problems.
Vietnam’s National Assembly Chooses Army General as President
By Sebastian Strangio
The elevation of Luong Cuong, 67, has further increased the presence of security personnel at the upper echelons of Vietnamese politics.
‘Not Welcome’: China’s ICBM Test Raised Alarms in the Pacific Islands
By Camilla Pohle
Regional leaders probably criticized China more for its ICBM test than for anything else in recent years. The U.S. should take note.
India and China Reach Breakthrough Agreement on Border Tensions
By Sudha Ramachandran
The two sides have agreed on patrolling arrangements along their disputed border in the Himalayas.
What’s Behind the China-Thailand ‘Strike-2024’ Exercise?
By Ian Seow Cheng Wei
At first glance, these exercises may appear routine, following the established pattern since 2005. However, one thing sets the Strike-2024 exercises apart.
Why India Needs to Incentivize Water Reuse
By Anshuman
To encourage greater water reuse, India must prioritize infrastructure development, implement sound policies, and allow private sector participation.
Forging New Alliances: India’s BRICS Summit Diplomacy in Russia
By Vivek N.D.
Prime Minister Modi’s trip to Russia for the BRICS summit is critical as India seeks to deepen strategic ties with Russia, engage with China, and contribute to global governance reforms.
Climate and China Weigh on How the US Views Pacific Relations
By Henryk Szadziewski
In contrasting Harris and Trump's platforms there is one commonality: the continued competition with China for global political and economic power, including in the Pacific.
A Hong Kong University Launched the World’s First Large-Scale AI Model Earth Observation Satellite
By Sunny Cheung
This cutting-edge satellite showcases Hong Kong’s growing role in China’s space ambitions and highlights the city's strategic importance in technological development.