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What Could a Harris Administration Mean for Southeast Asia? 

What Could a Harris Administration Mean for Southeast Asia? 

By Sam Baron
Harris seems set to lead a more robust U.S. engagement with the region, but questions remain about how she would navigate trade, human rights, and security dynamics.

Russia and China in the Arctic: Less Than Meets the Eye

Russia and China in the Arctic: Less Than Meets the Eye

By Nicolas Jouan, Zdenek Rod, and Martin Ruzicka
Friendly rhetoric hides distrust and competition between an ambitious Beijing and a Moscow jealous of its Arctic prerogative. 
Central Asia: Facing 5 Assertive Presidents, Germany’s Scholz Gets Rebuffed on Ukraine

Central Asia: Facing 5 Assertive Presidents, Germany’s Scholz Gets Rebuffed on Ukraine

By Timon Ostermeier
Trying to bring to life a regional partnership in Central Asia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit was motivated by geopolitics and migration – and the Taliban. 

The Evolving Geopolitical Dynamics of PALM 10

The Evolving Geopolitical Dynamics of PALM 10

By SHIOZAWA Hideyuki
Japan has successfully renewed its relationship with the Pacific Island countries.

Powerplay in the Pacific: A Little Competition Doesn’t Hurt

Powerplay in the Pacific: A Little Competition Doesn’t Hurt

By Vanshika Saraf
From policing assistance to digital infrastructure, strategic competition has led to better terms and more options for the Pacific Island nations.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

The Geopolitical Logic of Humanitarian Aid Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Geopolitical Logic of Humanitarian Aid Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Catherine Putz
How and why did the U.S, China, and Russia allocate humanitarian aid during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The Geopolitics of Israel-Taiwan Relations

The Geopolitics of Israel-Taiwan Relations

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Mor Sobol.
An American Pastor Detained in China for Nearly 20 Years Has Been Released

An American Pastor Detained in China for Nearly 20 Years Has Been Released

By Eric Tucker and Didi Tang
David Lin, 68, was detained after he entered China in 2006, later sentenced to life in prison. Now he’s back in the United States.

Adani Airport Controversy in Kenya Discredits India’s Reputation in Africa

Adani Airport Controversy in Kenya Discredits India’s Reputation in Africa

By Rushali Saha
As India leans more toward the private sector to fulfill its overseas economic goals, it must take measures to ensure its credibility remains unaffected.

India’s Struggle to Find a Meaningful Role in Southeast Asia

India’s Struggle to Find a Meaningful Role in Southeast Asia

By Sandeep Bhardwaj
To establish itself as a significant actor in the region, India needs to consciously seek common ground with Southeast Asian countries on fundamental questions of regional order. 

Indonesia, Vietnam Agree to Move Toward Diplomatic Upgrade

Indonesia, Vietnam Agree to Move Toward Diplomatic Upgrade

By Sebastian Strangio
Indonesia would become the eighth nation, and the first in ASEAN, to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership with Hanoi.
The US Withdrawal from Afghanistan: ‘Willful Blindness’ or a Face-Saving Act?

The US Withdrawal from Afghanistan: ‘Willful Blindness’ or a Face-Saving Act?

By Muhammad Murad
The chaos of the U.S. exit from Afghanistan has become politicized. But the blame stretches back decades, through both Republican and Democratic administrations.

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