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Vietnam, France Announce Establishment of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
By Sebastian Strangio
France has become the eighth nation, and the fifth in the past two years, to rise to the top of Hanoi's diplomatic hierarchy.
Ahead of Summit, ASEAN Again Prepares to Grapple with Myanmar Conundrum
By Sebastian Strangio
The past year has seen significant changes in the dynamics of the country's conflict. Will ASEAN's approach shift accordingly?
Leveling the Playing Field for Streaming Services in the Philippines
By Rocco Cartusciello
A new VAT on digital services, including streaming services like Netflix, could have unintended consequences.
Historical Anti-Japanese Demonstrations in China and the Recent Shenzhen Incident
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Why this time is different.
Japan’s New Prime Minister and the North Korean Abduction Issue
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Can Ishiba manage a new approach to a long-standing issue?
Nepal’s Hydropower Ambitions at the Crossroads of Climate Shocks
By Atal Ahmadzai
The country's vulnerability to climate-related water shocks is exacerbated by its unique geological and hydrological features.
What Can the US Expect From Sri Lanka’s New President?
By Keerthi Martyn
As Dissanayake takes up the presidency, Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal juncture.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: New Domestic Violence Laws and the Protection of Children
By Christopher von Claparede-Niemann
Every child in Central Asia deserves to grow up in an environment free from violence, where protection is not only a policy, but a reality.
Will Prabowo’s Election End Indonesia’s Era Reformasi?
By Paul Marshall
The current situation has some disturbing parallels to pre-1998 Indonesia, especially given Prabowo’s connections to Suharto.
Beijing’s Potential Retaliation Looms as EU Approves Chinese EV Tariffs
By Rakshith Shetty
China will attempt to punish the states that held firm on the tariffs, while sparing those that switched positions.
Nuclear Power Referendum Passes in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Critics argue that the Kazakh people were presented a largely one-sided positive view of the referendum, making the victory of the “yes” camp unsurprising.
Why Are the US Presidential Elections Relevant for Central Asia?
By Akilbek Tilavoldiev
The U.S. presidential elections have always had a significant impact on the foreign policies of various countries, including relations with the states of Central Asia.