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Impact of the Gaza War on Militancy in South Asia and Beyond
By Abdul Basit
The ISK is criticizing the Taliban for paying lip service to the Palestinian cause and shying away from sending its fighters to fight against Israel.
Lee Kuan Yew’s Youngest Son Requests Permission to Demolish Family Home
By Sebastian Strangio
The home at 38 Oxley Road has been the subject of a bitter family dispute between former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his two siblings.
The EUDR Hints at the Limits of Market Access as Leverage
By James Guild
The relative decline in the size of the European economy has given exporters less demanding alternatives for the exports.
Thai Progressives Have Written a New Script For Political Opposition
By David Hutt
The People's Party is less focused on personalities and party-building than on slowly shifting the perceptions of the Thai electorate.
Prabowo to Reappoint Sri Mulyani as Indonesia’s Finance Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
The former World Bank director will become the first person to hold the finance portfolio under three presidential administrations.
Jammu and Kashmir’s New Government Faces Formidable Challenges
By Sudha Ramachandran
Restoration of J&K’s statehood and economic development will be uppermost on the agenda of the Omar Abdullah government.
The History of Japan’s Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Nuclear Survivors’ Group
By Eirini Karamouzi and Luc-André Brunet
Nihon Hidankyo was honored “for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.” It’s a culmination of nearly 70 years of work.
China Conducts More Military Drills Around Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The drills were ostensibly a response to the National Day speech by Taiwan's president, which many overseas analysts had viewed as restrained.
The Power of Names: Turkiye’s Shift From Central Asia to Turkestan
By Mehmet Fatih Oztarsu
Ankara continues to strengthen its bid for influence in the region by stressing historical and cultural ties.
Is Bangladesh’s Interim Government State Building by Stealth?
By Sanjay Pulipaka and Mohit Musaddi
It has taken significant policy decisions and is seeking to alter the very nature of the state apparatus.
India Emerges as ASEAN’s Hedging Bet Against China at Laos Summit
By Elizabeth Roche
The India-ASEAN joint statement endorsed ASEAN’s concerns over swiftly concluding a code of conduct in the South China Sea, in keeping with UNCLOS provisions.
Former Philippine President Duterte Makes Political Comeback Amid Usual Controversy
By Ben Sturt
The ex-leader's return coincides with the eroding relationship between his family and the Marcos clan, as well as the arrest of his close ally, televangelist Apollo Quiboloy.