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Can the Arakan Army Win Recognition for Its Rule Over Rakhine State?
By Khaing Min Thant
The group now controls the majority of the western state. Now comes the hard part: governing, and doing it well enough to win international support for autonomy or outright independence.
Trump’s Impact on Asia’s Contested Order
By Robert Sutter
The new U.S. president’s remarkable but often untested initiatives add to already complex regional dynamics, hampering viable strategies and policy options seeking stable regional order.
Why China’s New ‘Special Barges’ Are a Worrying Sign for Taiwan
By Jhih-Siang Liu and Yuan-Chou Jing
The new vessels, a prime example of China’s civil-military fusion strategy, aim to enhance the PLA’s amphibious landing operations.
China’s AI Breakthrough Signals a New Era of Tech Innovation
By Grace Shao
China’s major tech companies are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the shift to real-world applications for AI.
The Nansei Islands: Japan’s Frontline in a Taiwan Emergency
By Takahashi Kosuke
China is ramping up its military actions and raising tensions in the Nansei Islands. Japan is bolstering its presence in response. Locals are caught in the middle.
China’s Space Dream: No Limits, No End
By Mathieu Duchâtel
China’s space strategy is shaped by military ambitions, aspirations for technological dominance, and ubiquitous commercial considerations.
From India to Russia and Back: Escaping the Russian Army
By James Beardsworth
At least 12 Indian men have died fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine. In interviews, Indians share their stories of recruitment, fighting, and – in some cases – a lucky escape back home.
Cook Islands’ China Shock: A ‘Frog in the Pot’ Moment for Pacific Security
By Anne-Marie Brady
The new China-Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.
Defying Pakistan’s Repression, Baloch People Are Demanding Their Rights
By Osama Ahmad
“No one can stop us from standing up for our rights because our protests are peaceful, and we are determined.”
Terrorism in Bangladesh: Political Manipulation, Ideological Roots, and Western Influence
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Interviews with individuals arrested for terrorism reveal how the issue of terrorism intertwines with West-centric narratives, ideological extremism, and the political strategies of the Awami League.
Sanakham Dam Sparks Fear and Anguish Along the Thai-Lao Border
By Tom Fawthrop
A long-dreaded dam project on Laos’ side of the border is moving forward, despite opposition from locals.
What’s Driving China’s Controversial Mega-Dam in Tibet?
By Genevieve Donnellon-May and Mark Wang
While the proposed hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River has sparked concerns in India, from China’s perspective it is mostly motivated by domestic factors.