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Indonesia Asks Apple, Google to Block Chinese E-Commerce App Temu
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's communications minister says that the app's "factory-to-consumer" model threatens to undermine millions of small businesses.
Philippine Police Arrest Online Scamming ‘Kingpin’ in Luzon
By Sebastian Strangio
Police allege that Chinese national Lin Xunhan, 33, has organized online fraud operations in several parts of the country.
Navigating Security and Privacy in the Asia-Pacific: A Legal and Diplomatic Balancing Act
By David S. Lobel-Mandrake
In response to mounting threats, governments have introduce a range of tighter security measures that often conflict with privacy and individual freedoms.
India and the US 2024 Election
By Andrew Latham and Will Kochel
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ considerably on foreign policy, but neither is likely to lead a significant enhancement of the India-U.S. strategic relationship.
The Quad Is Quietly Adapting Methods of Security Cooperation
By Shruti Pandalai
Don't overlook the incremental build-up of security cooperation within the Quad – like Exercise Malabar.
From G2 to Cold War 2.0: The Changing US Attitude Toward China
By Hongda Fan
A decade ago, Washington saw China as a potential co-leader in global governance. Now, the U.S. consensus is that China is a rival, not a partner.
What Is Vietnam’s Strategic Narrative?
By Vu Le Thai Hoang and Ngo Di Lan
Vietnam's evolving strategic narrative, as articulated by To Lam, reflects a nation at the crossroads of global affairs.
Can Foreign Lenders Curb South Asia’s Infrastructure Corruption?
By Bulani Weerawardane and Malinda Meegoda
As Sri Lanka’s case shows, the infrastructure dilemma of developing countries is not just about financing but about governance.
Boiling 54 Eggs: China’s Approach to Africa
By Peter Krasnopolsky
Viewing China’s relations with individual African states as a single unified policy is misleading both for China and for those watching from afar.
India’s Stake in the Settlement of the Chagos Dispute
By Radhey Tambi
By walking the decades-old talk on demanding sovereignty for Mauritius and holding firm throughout the negotiation process, India has shown its commitment to Mauritius.
Taiwan’s Semiconductor Export Conundrum
By Kai-Shen Huang
Taiwan’s sales of semiconductors to Chinese entities paradoxically feed a threat to Taiwan’s very existence. Why, then, does Taiwan persist with these exports?
The Impact of a Fractured Jokowi-Prabowo Coalition
By Nathaniel Schochet
A split between Jokowi and Prabowo could lead to political instability in one of the fastest growing economies in the world.