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The Philippines-China-Vietnam Triangle and Limits of the ‘Friends and Enemies’ Maxim
By Huynh Tam Sang
Despite shared apprehension of Chinese expansion, Manila may get frustrated if it anticipates too much from Hanoi.
The Network of Professors Behind Bangladesh’s Revolution
By Fahmidul Haq
The University Teachers Network, a network of Bangladeshi academics at home and abroad, charted the movement's agenda and demands.
Which Candidate Is China Likely to Back in Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Sino-Sri Lankan relations have been stronger when left-of-center parties or politicians are in power on the Indian Ocean island.
After Swearing-in, Thailand’s New Government Announces Policy Focus
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says she will focus on reviving the economy, but this depends on surviving in office long enough to implement her policies.
Fugitive Philippine Pastor Surrenders to Police After Long Manhunt
By Sebastian Strangio
Apollo Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed "son of God," is wanted for sex trafficking and child abuse in both the Philippines and the United States.
Time is Running Out For Victims of Thailand’s Tak Bai Massacre
By Christian Wells
A Thai court has accepted a case against officials for their role in the 2004 massacre in the country's Deep South – but justice is far from assured.
Donald Trump Visits a Vietnamese Restaurant
By Sribala Subramanian
Will a right-leaning Asian community vote for the GOP in November?
To Combat China’s Influence Operations, US Officials Need Sharper Tools and a Deft Touch
By Yaqiu Wang
The arrest of a former top aide to New York’s governor reinforces the need for vigilance and strong enforcement, but a successful response will also depend on legal reforms and community trust.
Fractures in New Caledonia’s Independence Movement Widen, Uncertainty Reigns
By Quentin Comminsoli
The island’s future hangs in the balance as internal turmoil dovetails with the paralysis of the French government.
Bangladesh’s Flood Response Turns Crisis Into Cooperation
By Shafiqul Islam Shafik
Bangladesh has shown how its “engineering diplomacy” approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to resilience.
Chinese Soccer Appears to be Getting Worse Despite President Xi’s Pledge to Make It Better
By Stephen Wade
As China tries to qualify for a men's World Cup for the first time since 2002, it suffered a historically lopsided loss to Japan.
After a Teenage Girl Is Killed on the Bangladesh-India Border, a War of Narratives Emerges
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Despite a long record of border killings, India is trying to pin the blame on Bangladesh for the death of a 13-year-old girl – while also playing up anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh.