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Blinkens China Visit: Has Rapprochement Run Its Course?

Meaningful bilateral cooperation remains hindered by mistrust. That was made apparent during the U.S. secretary of state's latest trip to China.

30 Apr 2024 6:48 pm
What Does It Mean to Defend Australia?

Defending Australia's way of life, not just its shores, is a central objective of the new National Defense Strategy.

30 Apr 2024 6:38 pm
Indias Political Satirists Challenge Narendra Modi on Social Media

With the mainstream media doubling up as cheerleaders of the Modi government, YouTubers are speaking truth to power.

30 Apr 2024 5:23 pm
Xi Jinping to Visit Europe for First Time in 5 Years

The world and China-EU relations in particular look quite different today than they did in 2024.

30 Apr 2024 1:47 am
Philippine Students Told to Stay Home as Southeast Asia Copes With a Sweltering Heat Wave

The Philippines is among the nations worst affected by the sweltering weather in Southeast Asia.

30 Apr 2024 12:28 am
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
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