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Japan’s 2 Trillion Yen AI Stimulus
By Shashank S. Patel
Tokyo is poised to roll out a long-awaited stimulus package that will enable Japanese firms to gain global share in the fields of semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
The Political Instrumentalization of Bangladesh’s Hindu Community
By Shahadat Hossain
Rather than addressing the challenges faced by Hindus, political parties – particularly the Awami League – have a history of politicizing their struggles.
Sister Cities: A New Era in US Pacific Diplomacy
By John Augé
The 7 for 70 Campaign will create vital people-to-people connections through new "sister city" relationships.
Does China Have a New European Ally in Slovakia’s Prime Minister?
By Matej Šimalčík and Filip Šebok
Robert Fico’s trip to China had underwhelming economic outcomes, yet it brought Bratislava into much closer political alignment with Beijing.
Was the Abe-Trump ‘Bromance’ a Real Thing?
By Jio Kamata
There is no doubt that Abe and Trump had a genuine friendship. However, what is often overlooked was how hard Abe worked to make that a reality.
China Is Recalculating Its Middle East Policy
By Tommy Steiner
Iran experiences diplomatic distancing with Chinese characteristics.
Trump 2.0 Appears Unfavorable for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Appointments to key positions in Trump’s team include people who are pro-India and China hawks.
Indonesian President Vows to Defend Sovereignty in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
Prabowo Subianto's comments came four days after he signed an agreement in China that appeared to recognize Beijing's expansive maritime claim.
Will Vietnam-US Relations Continue to Improve Under Trump 2.0?
By Hai Hong Nguyen
There is no reason to believe that the bilateral relationship will not continue along its current positive trajectory.
Thailand Announces New Holidays in Bid to Stoke Tourism Growth
By Sebastian Strangio
The country is already on track for a full recovery from the downturn that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic.
What’s in Malaysia’s 2025 Budget?
By James Guild
The country continues to make attempts to reduce its heavy reliance on petroleum-related revenues.
What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Bangladesh
By Md. Himel Rahman
The upcoming change in the U.S. administration is likely to affect Bangladesh's politics, economy, climate change adaptation, and more.