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Upcoming Biden-Xi Talks Won’t Rehabilitate China-US Relations

Upcoming Biden-Xi Talks Won’t Rehabilitate China-US Relations

By Denny Roy
As it stands, the usefulness of high-level bilateral discussions is largely limited to performing for each side’s domestic audience.
Japan’s Largest Warship JS Kaga Will Conduct F-35B Onboard Operation Tests off the California Coast

Japan’s Largest Warship JS Kaga Will Conduct F-35B Onboard Operation Tests off the California Coast

By Takahashi Kosuke
It’s a crucial step for Tokyo’s ambition to convert two Izumo-class vessels into fully-fledged aircraft carriers.

The Sanctioning of Ly Yong Phat: Milestone or Mirage?

The Sanctioning of Ly Yong Phat: Milestone or Mirage?

By Jacob Sims
Will new U.S. sanctions on one of Cambodia’s most prominent state-affiliated kingpins signal a turning point for Cambodian state organized crime?

Who Are the Contenders to Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?

Who Are the Contenders to Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?

By Mari Yamaguchi
A record nine candidates have registered for the LDP’s leadership election.

Death Toll Climbs to 199 in Vietnam as Typhoon’s Aftermath Brings Flash Floods and Landslides

Death Toll Climbs to 199 in Vietnam as Typhoon’s Aftermath Brings Flash Floods and Landslides

By Hau Dinh and David Rising
Following Typhoon Yagi, the flooding in Hanoi has been reportedly the worst in two decades.
The Plight of Afghan Women Under the Taliban: No Respite in Sight

The Plight of Afghan Women Under the Taliban: No Respite in Sight

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The Taliban are unleashing a legal onslaught to implement their vision for the country – for men, by men, and of men.

Fintech Partnership With Africa a Must for India to Secure Edge Over China

Fintech Partnership With Africa a Must for India to Secure Edge Over China

By Elizabeth Roche
A high-visibility event like the fourth India-Africa Summit would go a long way in injecting new vigor into ties.
Pakistan’s Transgender Community Gets a Ride-sharing Service for Safety

Pakistan’s Transgender Community Gets a Ride-sharing Service for Safety

By Munir Ahmed
The trans community welcomed the new service, expressing hope it would reduce harassment of trans people on the road.

Uzbekistan’s Approach to Afghanistan in the Context of Strengthening Regional Security

Uzbekistan’s Approach to Afghanistan in the Context of Strengthening Regional Security

By Nargiza Umarova
Given the implications for security and stability, Central Asian countries must develop a common, coordinated approach to Afghanistan. Uzbekistan is seeking to lead the way.

Breaking the Sacred: How a Student-Led Revolution Ended Hasina’s Authoritarian Rule

Breaking the Sacred: How a Student-Led Revolution Ended Hasina’s Authoritarian Rule

By Shafi Md Mostofa
By dismantling the regime’s sacrosanct narratives – of both the Hasina family and the War of Independence – students directly challenged the foundation of her authoritarianism. 

Defund Indonesia’s Deadly Peat Fires

Defund Indonesia’s Deadly Peat Fires

By Refki Saputra
Massive financial flows from abroad have directly fueled the vast scale of peatland conversion and resulting fires in Indonesia. 
China-Africa Summit 2024: The Octopus’ Embrace

China-Africa Summit 2024: The Octopus’ Embrace

By Ram Singh
While FOCAC showcased ambitious plans for mutual economic growth, a more intricate dynamic lies beneath, reminiscent of an octopus’ embrace – tightening, entangling, and often constricting. 

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