China’s New Mega-Dam Raises the Stakes for Sino-Indian Hydrodiplomacy
China’s plans for a massive dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River are stoking concerns in India.
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Pro-Yoon Lawmakers Announce Bid for People Power Party Leadership
Despite Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, the party continues to back him – meaning pro-Yoon figures have the inside track for winning
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Thailand’s EV automotive production facing challengers
BANGKOK, July 24 – Thailand’s ambition to become a regional electric vehicle (EV) production hub is facing a serious challenge
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Thai Jets Strike Cambodia as Border Clashes Kill 12
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, July 24 – A sharp escalation in the Thai–Cambodia border dispute erupted on July 23–24 as both countries
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Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers Pre-Recorded Keynote Remarks at the ASEAN–India Forum 2025
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered pre-recorded keynote remarks at the ASEAN–India Forum 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand. In
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Erasing Confucian Cosmology: How Harmony Lost Its Soul
Confucian cosmology was never about superstition. Its real power lay in de-centering authority – binding rulers to a higher standard
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From Terrorists to Trading Partners: Smoothing Kazakh-Afghan Relations
After Russia became the first country to officially recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban government, Kazakhstan may not be far behind – all
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Is the Russia-India-China Troika Making a Comeback?
Russia seems keen to revive the grouping, which hasn’t met since 2021. Will China and India agree?
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Hypersonic Arms in South Asia: Racing Toward Instability?
Precision strikes at blistering speed are increasingly central to India’s military planning. That incentivizes Pakistan to consider a pre-emptive strike.
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Secretary-General of ASEAN visits the AIIB Headquarters
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today visited the Headquarters of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Beijing, China, and
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