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Pilot Freed After 19 Months in Rebel Captivity in Indonesia’s Papua Region
By Niniek Karmini and Charlotte Graham-McLay
Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from New Zealand, was abducted by rebels from a remote airport in February 2023.
Will Arvind Kejriwal’s Resignation Gamble Pay Off?
By Kavita Chowdhury
The former Delhi chief minister’s clean image has dimmed in the wake of corruption charges. Will voters be impressed by his decision to step down?
PM Modi at the UN and the US: The Morning After
By Donald Camp
The two sides made progress on defense sales, including sophisticated armed drones. The U.S. also expressed appreciation for Modi’s recent trip to Ukraine.
Singapore or Bangladesh?: The Two Futures of Indonesia’s Economy Under Prabowo Subianto
By Achmad Hanif Imaduddin
Will Prabowo's efforts to create a government without opposition lead the country toward prosperity, or increased political conflict?
Cambodia Pulls Out of Economic Agreement With Vietnam and Laos
By Sebastian Strangio
Phnom Penh's withdrawal from the CLV Triangle Development Area pact marks a potentially important shift in Cambodia-Vietnam relations.
Marxist Dissanayake Wins Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election
By Krishan Francis, Sheikh Saaliq, and Bharatha Mallawarachi
The 55-year-old pro-working class leader has said he will renegotiate the IMF deal to make austerity measures more bearable for the poor.
Who Controls the Philippine Budget?
By Mong Palatino
The investigation of Vice President Sara Duterte, under scrutiny for alleged misuse of government funds, has highlighted the need for greater transparency.
Pakistan and Russia’s Pivot to the Global South
By Muhammad Murad
Despite tough choices and sanctions, there is noticeably increased engagement between Islamabad and Moscow.
The Restrained US Weapon Supply to Taiwan: A Troubling Signal Amid Escalating Tensions
By Hao Nan
With arms sales dropping and recent deliveries fraught with problems, doubts continue to mount over the United States’ true commitment to Taiwan’s security.
The Decline of US Naval Power (and How It Can Make a Comeback)
By Joseph Kristanto
Decades of continuous sea blindness, increasingly isolationist tendencies, and post-Cold War budget cuts have left the U.S. Navy continuously shrinking year by year.
The Latinization of Kazakhstan: Language, Modernization and Geopolitics
By Aziz Berdiqulov
Kazakhstan’s planned transition to a Latin alphabet is intertwined with issues of national identity, geopolitical shifts, and post-colonial discourse.
4 Obstacles to India Joining the UN Security Council
By Dhananjay Tripathi
Despite persistent lobbying, experts say it’s unlikely India will gain permanent membership of the U.N. Security Council anytime soon for several reasons.