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Security
Malaysia Appoints New Negotiator for Southern Thailand Peace Talks
By Sebastian Strangio
The change comes amid an uptick in violent attacks in the Deep South, including the killing of a prominent human rights defender.
A New Chinese Buoy Is Causing Concern in Japan
By Andrew Orchard
Tokyo says a Chinese ship placed a small buoy in the Shikoku Basin along Japan's southern continental shelf. Beijing says it is for tsunami observation.
Why the Himalayan Region Is Integral to a Rules-Based Order in the Indo-Pacific
By Jagannath Panda, Ryohei Kasai, and Eerishika Pankaj
Chinese militarization and expansionism in the Himalayas remains a perennial concern not just for India, but for the United States – and its Indo-Pacific allies and partners.
China’s Bid to Lead the World in AI
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Huey-Meei Chang.
Myanmar’s Civil War: A View from Washington
By Luke Hunt
Michael Martin of CSIS discusses the progress of the conflict, and the possible impact of the U.S. presidential election.
Philippine Military Demands $1M in Reparations From China After Maritime Clash
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides pledged this week to de-escalate the situation after a June 17 clash at a disputed shoal in the Spratly Islands.
Fighting Erupts in Myanmar’s Shan State as Armed Groups Resume Offensive
By Sebastian Strangio
The Three Brotherhood Alliance has launched the second phase of its Operation 1027 offensive, attacking regime positions across northern Shan.
Taiwan Says It Was Warned by China Not to Interfere in the Detention of Taiwanese Boat Crew
By Christopher Bodeen
A fishing boat and its crew members were taken from waters off the Taiwanese-controlled island of Kinmen just off the Chinese coast on Tuesday night.
Russia-North Korea Treaty Marks a Return to Normalcy
By Dan Gudgeon
We are witnessing a steady return to a web of relations previously regarded as normal after a recent, somewhat exceptional 30-year period.
The IS Resurgence in Malaysia: Assessing the Threat and Implications
By Rueben Dass
An attack in Johor, and a recent string of arrests, has once against cast a spotlight on the militant group's activities.
China, Philippines Pledge to De-escalate Tensions in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The "frank and constructive discussions” came two weeks after a major clash close to Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
Kazakh Journalist Sadyqov Dies in Ukraine, Suspects Fled to Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Ukrainian authorities identified two suspects, both Kazakh nationals. Open source investigations by journalists suggest the two men have government connections.