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South Koreas Opposition Leader Urges President Yoon to Allow Special Investigations

After the oppositions landslide victory in legislative polls, Yoon held his first meeting with Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung since taking office.

29 Apr 2024 10:10 pm
What Does Putins Re-election Mean for Mongolia-Russia Relations?

Since Mongolia's democratization, ties with Russia have followed a steady course, no matter who is in office.

29 Apr 2024 9:30 pm
Violence Against Women Is a Wicked, and Urgent, Problem for Australia

Were Islamist extremists or white supremacists murdering someone every four days the rate at which Australian women are being killed so far in 2024 it would be deemed a national emergency.

29 Apr 2024 8:13 pm
Meeting the Climate Crisis in Afghanistan

As the dilemma on recognition and assistance remains unresolved, Afghanistan will be subjected to a vicious cycle of conflict with climate change acting as a threat multiplier.

29 Apr 2024 7:40 pm
Sino-Kyrgyz Relations: A (Very) One-sided Relationship

On the one hand, China and the BRI have aidedKyrgyzstan in opening up to global trade. On the other hand, Bishkek's debt and dependency on Beijing's loans are alarming.

29 Apr 2024 6:55 pm
New Chief in Town: Can Wu Qing Halt the Decline of Chinas Stock Market?

The Brokerage Butcher is now the chair of the CSRC, with a mandate to address long-standing inefficiencies and rejuvenate market stability.

29 Apr 2024 6:53 pm
Philippines Denies Chinese Claim About South China Sea Agreement

Earlier this month, a Chinese embassy spokesperson said that the two nations had reached a common understanding on the dispute.

29 Apr 2024 11:13 am
Mongolian Parliament Passes Legislation to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund

Can Mongolia finally ensure that its mineral wealth benefits the people?

26 Apr 2024 8:27 pm
Voters Back Maldives Change in Foreign Policy

A parliamentary supermajority is a chance for Mohammad Muizzus government to overhaul foreign policy, but Maldives thrives by embracing all willing partners.

26 Apr 2024 7:56 pm
Japans AI Diplomacy

In order to take a global leadership role in AI regulations and innovation, the Kishida administration must formulate its own legal framework at home.

26 Apr 2024 7:44 pm
Strengthening Australias Engagement in the Indian Ocean

Australia must work a little harder to fully integrate itself as a member of the Indian Ocean community.

26 Apr 2024 7:19 pm
Does a New Book on the China Threat Preview a Second Trump Presidency?

A new book by James Fanell and Bradley Thayer, with a foreword by Steve Bannon, could foreshadow how Trump administration super hawks would approach China policy.

26 Apr 2024 7:10 pm
Iran and Pakistans Peace Pipeline Conundrum

Pakistan faces a difficult decision: penalties for failing to construct a gas pipeline to Iran, or U.S. sanctions for building it.

26 Apr 2024 6:56 pm
Why the Japan-US WMD in Space Resolution Was Critical

The resolution, which failed due to a Russian veto, sought to reaffirm and extend critical norms against placing weapons of mass destruction in space.

26 Apr 2024 6:30 pm
Taiwan Revives Civilian Leadership of Defense

Can the Lai administration finally break through the insular defense bureaucracy to enforce necessary reforms?

26 Apr 2024 6:27 pm
Pakistani Business Leaders Pitch for Trade Talks With India

But the countrys aggressive posturing against India will make it difficult for the government to take the process forward.

26 Apr 2024 6:06 pm
Delhis Dilemma: A Growing Economy and Growing Unemployment

India is on its way to becoming the third-largest economy in the world, yet unemployment among young people with graduate degrees is at an all-time high.

25 Apr 2024 5:49 pm
Pakistan, Iran to Enhance Efforts at a United Front Against Afghanistan-based Militants

The two countries allege that the TTP and Islamic State are operating from bases in Afghanistan.

25 Apr 2024 5:40 pm
TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Heres What Happened When India Did It.

In India, the app was banned nearly four years ago. Most users and content creators migrated to other platforms without much trouble.

24 Apr 2024 8:16 pm