Is the Indian Ocean Ready for Another Mega-Tsunami?
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In the region of Myanmar now held by the Arakan Army, the impacts of war and decades of economic neglect are easily visible.
Ishiba is in a far weaker political position than his immediate predecessors – and has far more international volatility to contend with.
Beijing has made it abundantly clear it doesn’t share the U.S. view that the deployment is “deeply dangerous.”
Before he takes office a second time, it’s worth reviewing how Donald Trump approached China during his first term from 2017-2021.
Trump’s return to the White House, along with his hawkish advisers, will have Beijing expecting a conflict – and acting accordingly.
Engagements with media, think tanks, and academia form an essential – but often overlooked – element of China’s foreign policy.
Few things illustrate the fragmentation of Chinese foreign policy better than the operation of the country’s embassies overseas.
The LDP-Komeito coalition is still governing, but given their lack of a majority nothing will be business as usual.
His apology didn’t work. The public is more furious than before.
Over the last year, the autocratic regimes in Moscow and Pyongyang have increasingly intertwined their fates via ever deepening commitments and greater escalation.
Prime Minister Ishiba, operating with a severely dented domestic power base, lacks decisive leadership at a time when Japan can ill afford it.
The truth is bad enough. So why have rights activists and the South Korean government been distorting evidence to bolster a dubious claim?
The JVP-led NPP government may extend economic incentives to Tamils but will avoid addressing the Tamil national question.
In the past, China conveyed its concerns to Pakistan behind closed doors, but this is no longer the case.
Rather than addressing the challenges faced by Hindus, political parties – particularly the Awami League – have a history of politicizing their struggles.
The evolving Indian policy toward Afghanistan is either a drastic climb down from a moral high ground or grimly pragmatic, depending on how one looks at things.
After a year of change in India’s neighboring governments, the case of Mauritius demonstrates the value of forging strong ties with all political parties.
An important shift has taken place in China’s policy toward the civil war in Myanmar.
Amid skepticism about the bloc’s ability to protect environmental and human rights, a new generation of activists remains hopeful.
The Pheu Thai government has also promised to introduce debt relief measures and additional stimulus programs in a bid to kick start the economy.
The microfinance industry’s own boosters are struggling to put a positive spin on the country’s debt crisis.
The Marcos administration’s hardline position toward the ICC is beginning to soften as its feud with the Dutertes intensifies.
Turkmen consulates and embassies routinely refuse to renew or replace the passports of citizens abroad, forcing them to return to a home from which they may not be allowed to leave again.
Erbayan Mukhtar suffered a severe head injury during military service, sparking concerns about soldier safety and allegations of hazing in Kazakhstan’s armed forces.
The region has become more connected to Europe and less dependent on Russia and China than when Trump was last in office.
Banning domestic vape sales while preserving manufacturing for export may simply serve to expand the shadow market and line the pockets of customs officials.
By embracing a balanced approach that empowers kengashes without undermining central oversight, Uzbekistan can foster a resilient and responsive local governance system.
Increased geostrategic interests, greater economic opportunity, the rapidly growing Indian diaspora in Australia, and the cultural pull of a mutual love of cricket have served to bring the two countries closer together.
The election of Donald Trump will pose new challenges for the fragile rapprochement between China and Australia.
Organized crime groups are capitalizing on the country’s tobacco taxes, which are among the highest in the world.
On November 5, voters went to the polls on U.S. Pacific islands: the state of Hawai’i and the three U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI).
The Trump administration’s more pro-business approach could help turn an area of weakness in U.S. Indo-Pacific policy into a strength.
Having checked China in Asia, the Biden administration will be a hard act to follow, particularly given regional governments’ skepticism of Trump.
The 7 for 70 Campaign will create vital people-to-people connections through new “sister city” relationships.
The UNICORN agreement marks Japan’s first export of defense equipment to India.
The new president’s ambitious defense diplomacy is placing intense operational demands on the country’s armed forces.
After its official reveal at the Zhuhai Airshow, what do we know about China’s new fifth-generation fighter?
Negotiating with Trump will not be easy, but Seoul now possesses more leverage than before.
India’s politicization of its cricket board is having an outsized impact on international tournaments.
Beijing’s preferred form of ethnic minority culture is a sanitized simulacrum featuring plays, theme parks, and other government attractions aimed at Han tourists.
Roma Michael’s Miss Grand International Appearance sparked vitriol and anger over her revealing outfit.
