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Why Bangladesh-China Defense Ties Are Poised to Strengthen After the Monsoon Revolution
By Khandakar Tahmid Rejwan and Scott N. Romaniuk
Beijing is keenly aware of the opportunities arising from the ouster of PM Sheikh Hasina, and will seek to strengthen its existing defense diplomacy with Dhaka.
The Quad’s Coast Guard Cooperation: New Dynamics in Power Politics
By Prakash Panneerselvam
The new Coast Guard cooperation among the U.S., Australia, India, and Japan is a crucial step in building a resilient and unified front in the Indo-Pacific.
Maldives Moves to Hike Tourism Taxes and Tighten Belts
By Ahmed Naish
President Muizzu announced plans to dismiss more than 200 political appointees as part of efforts to reduce government spending but postponed politically difficult subsidy reforms.
What Does Kyrgyzstan Have to Do With the Spanish Seizure of Chemical Products Bound for Russia?
By Catherine Putz
The countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus are being used to facilitate the transfer of sanctioned goods into Russia, including allegedly 13,000 kilos of chemical products recently seized in Barcelona.
Harris or Trump? South Korea’s Own Political Divide Colors Views of the US Election
By Jong Eun Lee
Depending on their foreign policy preferences, South Korea’s political groups have varied perceptions of what they would like to see from the next U.S. administration.
In Financing ‘Infrastructure for Tomorrow,’ the AIIB Refuses to Learn From Its Past
By Tala Batangan
The AIIB has often failed to assess and mitigate project risks, leading to serious harm for people and the planet. And those harmed have not had an opportunity to seek justice.
How Hunger Drives Mass Uprisings in Bangladesh
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Quota reform may have been the spark, but at the heart of the unrest was widespread public discontent with the government, fueled by economic hardship, inflation, and the rising cost of necessities.
India Turns to Maritime Neighbors to Navigate Troubled Neighborhood
By Rushali Saha
India’s traditional focus on its continental borders resulted in neglect of the maritime domain. That is changing.
How Vietnam Can Realize Its Semiconductor Ambitions
By Ngoc Bach and Kenddrick Chan
Success will require the country to leverage its geo-economic strengths while navigating intensifying geopolitical tensions.
Indonesian Prabowo Seeking PDI-P Support for Governing Coalition
By Sebastian Strangio
The party remains the only one with seats in parliament that has not joined Prabowo's Advanced Indonesia Coalition.
Revived Cambodian Nationalism Threatens to Undermine ‘Special’ Relationship With Vietnam
By Markus Karbaum
Anti-Vietnamese resentment has spelled an end to a cross-border cooperation agreement with Vietnam and Laos.
Myanmar Junta Chief to Visit China This Month, Report Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
While not yet confirmed, the state visit would mark a significant shift in China's approach to the conflict in Myanmar.