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Alleged Death by Suicide of Nepali Student in India Triggers Protests
By Birat Anupam
Swift action by Indian and Nepali authorities at various levels has served to put a lid on the surge of anti-India sentiment in Nepal. A diplomatic crisis too was averted.
Australia Must Seize Its Renewable Superpower Moment in Asia
By Luke Brown
With the Trump administration retreating from green energy, it is time for the leaders in Canberra to step up.
Philippines Removed From Watchdog’s Money-laundering ‘Grey List’
By Sebastian Strangio
The Financial Action Task Force has also added Laos and Nepal to its list of nations subject to "increased monitoring."
Thai, Cambodian Police Rescue 215 Trafficked Scam Workers
By Sebastian Strangio
The raid in the Cambodian border town of Poipet follows Bangkok's crackdown on scamming operations along the Thailand-Myanmar border.
Can ‘Digital Tuvalu’ Survive a Cyberattack?
By John Augé
The Pacific Islands are vulnerable to cyberattacks – perhaps none more so than Tuvalu, which aims to become the first digital nation.
Why Is Prominent Uzbek Imam Mubashshir Ahmad Wanted by Authorities?
By Madina Amin
Initial reports suggested the popular figure was wanted on serious charges, but his lawyer refuted that claim.
The Taliban’s Struggle for Legitimacy
By Islomkhon Gafarov
After more than three years in power, the Taliban have struggled to gain recognition for a host of reasons.
Trump Wants Nuclear Arms Control Talks With China and Russia. Here’s Where to Start.
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo
Forget denuclearization – first, talk about not resuming nuclear testing.
Hyundai’s Sustainability Push Rings Hollow While Automaker Exports Pollution
By Hyeran Hong
Hyundai-Kia has targeted 100 percent electrification in Europe, the United States, and South Korea, but it lacks concrete electrification targets for India and other Global South markets.
Contradicting Past Policies, China Bets on Its Private Sector to Boost Its Economy
By Chauncey Jung
After years of attempts to increase the role of state-owned enterprises in the Chinese economy, Xi now hopes entrepreneurs will bail him out.
The Myth of a ‘Reverse Kissinger’: Why Aligning With Russia to Counter China Is a Strategic Illusion
By Jianli Yang
Any U.S. attempt to align with Russia to counterbalance China lacks the geopolitical, economic, and strategic foundation necessary for success.
DeepSeek Reflects Both the Success and Failure of US Tech Containment Against China
By Zhipei Chi
China’s most successful AI product embodies the paradox of export controls: they can be successful and still fail to achieve the ultimate strategic goal.