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East Asia
A Hong Kong University Launched the World’s First Large-Scale AI Model Earth Observation Satellite
By Sunny Cheung
This cutting-edge satellite showcases Hong Kong’s growing role in China’s space ambitions and highlights the city's strategic importance in technological development.
Mongolia Encourages Trilateral Projects With China, Russia at SCO Summit
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The first trilateral summit between the countries’ prime ministers aimed to tackle government-to-government issues and find ways to enhance cooperation
K-pop Idol Tears and International Ripples
By Adreanna B. Dones and Brandon Valeriano
When a K-pop star cries, the stock market mirrors the emotion as investors demand accountability.
Berlin’s Peace Statue Faces Removal Amid Japanese Pressure
By Tim Hildebrandt
The statue, which commemorates the "comfort women" of World War II, has embroiled the local government in a minor diplomatic controversy.
The Falklands War of 1982: Lessons for a Potential 21st Century China-US Conflict Over Taiwan
By Martin Mitchell
While the situations are not identical, the tactical and geopolitical parallels make the Falklands War worth studying in the Taiwan context.
Is It Too Late for China’s Israel Policy?
By Vasilis Petropoulos
China gravely miscalculated the effect of its one-sided approach to the ongoing conflict on Israel. Now it may be too late for Beijing to make amends.
China’s Political Mobilization Challenge
By Josh Freedman
In the face of cadre overwork and citizen apathy, China’s leaders face a mobilizational challenge that raises the costs of achieving their domestic goals.
Why China’s Rock Music Scene Isn’t Bothered by a Troublesome Textbook
By Larry Mullin
Anti-rock rhetoric in China’s new national security education textbook hasn’t made much of a ripple in the actual music community.
The India-South Korea-US Triad’s Emerging Roles in the Indo-Pacific
By SeungHwan (Shane) Kim and Shubhankar Agarwal
The India-South Korea-U.S. trilateral partnership holds great potential for military cooperation, green energy, maritime security, and strategic cooperation on vital technologies.
The Thai Air Force Chose a New Fighter. The More Interesting Question Is What Comes Next.
By Olli Pekka Suorsa
As the RTAF aspires to become one of the best air forces in Southeast Asia, it is unlikely to be satisfied with 4+ generation combat aircraft in the future.
Why Bangladesh-China Defense Ties Are Poised to Strengthen After the Monsoon Revolution
By Khandakar Tahmid Rejwan and Scott N. Romaniuk
Beijing is keenly aware of the opportunities arising from the ouster of PM Sheikh Hasina, and will seek to strengthen its existing defense diplomacy with Dhaka.
North Korea Steps up Its Hostile Moves Against South Korea
By Mitch Shin
With road demolitions and direct threats, North Korea has further cemented its belligerent stance toward the South.
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