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Liu Weiyi , Asha Hemrajani 2 hours ago Can Malaysia nudge ASEAN beyond non-interference to tackle the scam crisis in Myanmar? Traditional principles are clashing with urgent need for coordinated response to the threat of transnational crime.
Ayushi Saini 2 days ago Nuclear waste to nuclear reactor: The case of Russia in Kazakhstan Facing energy deficits, Kazakhstan turns to Russia’s Rosatom for nuclear power despite a history of environmental and dependency concerns.
Rahman Yaacob 2 days ago Can Australia, India and Indonesia really sail together? Mismatched strategic culture is the main obstacle to joint maritime security ambitions.
Khang Vu 2 days ago Can Seoul’s soft diplomacy break the Russia–North Korea alliance? Pyongyang is reaping the benefits of its relationship with Moscow. South Korea’s new president wants to woo them back.
R. N. Prasher 11 Jul 2025 End of equality and the century of political correctness From Xi to Modi to Trump, a global shift reflects growing acceptance that not all nations – or ideologies – are equal.
Richard Javad Heydarian 10 Jul 2025 Trump’s bearhug for the Philippines While other Asian allies face American pressure, the Philippines enjoys special treatment – but at the cost of strategic flexibility.
Anondeeta Chakraborty 10 Jul 2025 India-Australia: A partnership a long time coming There are important lessons from the last time Canberra and New Delhi sought to forge common cause.
Ian Kemish 10 Jul 2025 Srebrenica at 30: Why this turning point for international justice still matters The 1995 massacre galvanised legal accountability mechanisms that remain vital as multilateral institutions face new challenges.
Michael Cunningham 10 Jul 2025 China coup? Rumours of Xi Jinping’s decline are premature Despite speculation about leadership challenges, evidence suggests Xi Jinping holds firm control over China's political system.