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A Green Light for US Earthquake Relief in Myanmar

A Green Light for US Earthquake Relief in Myanmar

By Sribala Subramanian
The U.S. government increases disaster aid but cancels a "diversity" scholarship.
The Modern Triumvirate: Trump, Xi, and Musk

The Modern Triumvirate: Trump, Xi, and Musk

By Bonnie Girard
U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Elon Musk are closely intertwined with one another's interests.

Bangladesh to Seal Deal with Musk’s Starlink

Bangladesh to Seal Deal with Musk’s Starlink

By Mubashar Hasan
While officials say the decision is driven by the need to improve internet connectivity to benefit Bangladeshis, it is likely also aimed at winning Musk’s favor.

Trump and Musk Doom the World’s Poorest to Even More Suffering from Climate Disasters

Trump and Musk Doom the World’s Poorest to Even More Suffering from Climate Disasters

By Krista Shennum
The Trump administration's retreat from global climate efforts has opened up a funding gap that urgently needs to be filled.

What Elon Musk’s Deep Ties to China Mean for Trump’s Foreign Policy

What Elon Musk’s Deep Ties to China Mean for Trump’s Foreign Policy

By Linggong Kong
The big question going forward is how Musk’s financial stakes in, and stated admiration for, China will translate into attempts to influence the U.S. administration’s policy toward Beijing.
As Trump Upends US Politics, Chinese People Watch in Fascination

As Trump Upends US Politics, Chinese People Watch in Fascination

By Mu Chunshan
The Chinese public has never paid so much attention to U.S. domestic affairs.

With the US in Retreat, a Chance for Australia to Lead

With the US in Retreat, a Chance for Australia to Lead

By Grant Wyeth
In a world where the great powers are disinterested in trust and responsibility, there’s a lot now on the table for middle powers like Australia to pursue.
What Does Taiwan Think About Trump 2.0?

What Does Taiwan Think About Trump 2.0?

By Brian Hioe
Taiwan hopes to keep ties with the U.S. stable, and Trump's slate of appointees is a mixed bag in that regard.

Australian Online Watchdog Drops Federal Court Case Against X Over Stabbing Video

Australian Online Watchdog Drops Federal Court Case Against X Over Stabbing Video

By Rod McGuirk
But eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant is continuing legal action against the platform formerly known as Twitter in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Musk to ‘Consider’ Opening Battery Plant in Indonesia, Senior Official Says

Musk to ‘Consider’ Opening Battery Plant in Indonesia, Senior Official Says

By Sebastian Strangio
A Tesla investment would be a significant vote of confidence in Jakarta's ambition of becoming an EV production powerhouse.

The Geopolitics of Tesla’s China Breakthrough

The Geopolitics of Tesla’s China Breakthrough

By Marina Yue Zhang
Amid growing concerns about China’s EV overcapacity, the U.S. firm wins rare access to the Chinese market.
Where to Next in Australia’s Battle With Elon Musk and X?

Where to Next in Australia’s Battle With Elon Musk and X?

By Terry Flew
The Australian government’s battle with Elon Musk and X over violent content appears admirable, but will it change anything for those vulnerable to its harm?

Asia’s Island Nations Need Satellite Internet

Asia’s Island Nations Need Satellite Internet

By Sribala Subramanian
Is Elon Musk's Starlink the solution?
Tesla to Invest in Indonesian Battery Manufacturing, Official Says

Tesla to Invest in Indonesian Battery Manufacturing, Official Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Senior Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan made the announcement after a meeting with Tesla chief Elon Musk in San Francisco on August 2.

Mr. Musk Goes to Malaysia

Mr. Musk Goes to Malaysia

By James Guild
Tesla sees some Southeast Asian countries as promising markets for its electric vehicles, and others as possible sites for producing them.

Mongolia Signs Agreement with SpaceX to Utilize Starlink

Mongolia Signs Agreement with SpaceX to Utilize Starlink

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia continues its digitalization push by bringing Starlink on board to provide satellite internet service to “people in remote locations... in every corner of our vast country.”

Elon Musk’s Chinese Odyssey

Elon Musk’s Chinese Odyssey

By Marina Yue Zhang
Can entrepreneurs like Musk thaw the tech competition deadlock between China and the United States?
Why Elon Musk’s Twitter Purchase Is a National Security Concern

Why Elon Musk’s Twitter Purchase Is a National Security Concern

By Charles Mok
Elon Musk’s Twitter deal reveals loopholes in U.S. national security oversight.

Influencing the Influencer: China and Elon Musk

Influencing the Influencer: China and Elon Musk

By Charles Mok
Elon Musk’s latest comments on Taiwan should draw our attention to the security implications of his close relationship with – and potential influence from – China.
What’s in the New Indonesia-SpaceX Chatter?

What’s in the New Indonesia-SpaceX Chatter?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A call between Musk and President Joko Widodo followed earlier talks about the potential production of lithium batteries in Indonesia.

Misplaced Confidence? The US Private Space Sector vs. China

Misplaced Confidence? The US Private Space Sector vs. China

By Namrata Goswami
American confidence that its private space sector can take on China alone is wildly misplaced.

China Has Mixed Feelings About Elon Musk’s Falcon Heavy Success

China Has Mixed Feelings About Elon Musk’s Falcon Heavy Success

By Charlotte Gao
While many Chinese netizens applaud Musk’s victory, nationalism pulls in another direction.

Nissan’s Autonomous Car Cleared for Public Road Testing in Japan

Nissan’s Autonomous Car Cleared for Public Road Testing in Japan

The Japanese government issues its first license for a self-driving vehicle.

Elon Musk and the Hyperloop

Elon Musk and the Hyperloop

The PayPal co-founder comes up with another potentially game-changing idea.

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