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The Islamic State’s High Stakes War in the Philippines
By Haroro J. Ingram
Pro-Islamic State groups are stepping up attacks, hoping to disrupt the Bangsamoro peace process at a pivotal time.
Shifting Visions of the South Korea-US Alliance
By Clint Work and Joo Young Kim
Changes in the official “Defense Vision” documents show clearly how conceptions of the alliance have evolved from 2019 to 2023.
Urbanization, Innovation, and Solutions in Mongolia’s Capital City
By Katie Schulder-Battis
As Ulaanbaatar’s population swells, nonprofits are mobilizing to create sustainable solutions to infrastructural issues that pose safety risks and health hazards.
Henry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste
By Klas Lundström
Few Timorese would have welcomed the late diplomat with open arms. Fewer still will be sad to see him gone.
Why the Middle Corridor Is a Double-Edged Sword
By Seamus Duffy
Europe is pushing hard to advance the Middle Corridor, but other countries like China, Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan will almost certainly benefit from the infrastructure being built.
At China Summit, EU Leaders Pushed Xi Jinping on Chinese Firms’ Breach of Russia Sanctions
By Duncan Bartlett
Thirteen Chinese entities were included on a list of companies alleged to be breaching sanctions, which was shown to Xi in Beijing.
In Balochistan, Families Demand Answers for Forced Disappearances
By Somaiyah Hafeez
In a growing protest movement, family members are drawing attention to the long-standing issue of abductions in Balochistan.
Southeast Asia’s Brewing Refugee Crisis
By Lindsey Kennedy and Nathan Paul Southern
The impending closure of giant online scamming factories in eastern Myanmar could leave thousands of trafficking victims stranded.
How to Actually Overcome China’s Rare Earths Monopoly
By Tim Worstall
For materials that are essential to our modern way of life, the rare earths industry is surprisingly small – which is why China has been able to dominate thus far.
How Will Laos Handle Its 2024 Chairmanship of ASEAN?
By To Minh Son
The communist-ruled nation takes the helm at a time of growing tumult in the the world and the region.
Pacific Island Countries’ Seesawing Security Diplomacy
By Corey Lee Bell
Security cooperation with China and Australia is far from a zero-sum game.
The Nuclear Shadows of the Russia-Ukraine War: A Chinese Perspective
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
How are Chinese strategists viewing the debate over tactical nuclear use and escalation in the Ukraine war?