Geopolitics
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Navigating Daily Life Amid Silent Intimidation and Growing Military Pressure in Taiwan
Explore how unannounced Pacific drills and rising geopolitical tensions shape security perceptions and daily life for residents and…
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Alice Huang’s Megaspeed Role Put Her at Center of China’s AI Chip Acquisition Strategy
U.S. intelligence believes the former Megaspeed executive was an MSS asset positioned to steer restricted Nvidia chips to…
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Philippines Prepares Second Legal Case Against China Over South China Sea Damage
Manila weighs seeking compensation for environmental destruction as maritime confrontations with Beijing escalate near disputed shoals.
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Japan’s $27M Radar and Drones Boost Philippines’ Maritime Security and Tourism
Japan’s provision of coastal radar and drones to the Philippines strengthens maritime security and supports tourism growth amid…
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Russia’s Seizure of Japan Tobacco’s Assets Highlights Risks for Foreign Companies
Putin’s decree placed JTI’s four Russian factories under state control, exposing the vulnerability of overseas investments in Eurasia.
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Japan weighs explicit exception to non-nuclear principles in security strategy
Tokyo considers allowing nuclear weapons entry in emergencies to bolster U.S. deterrence, a shift that may provoke Chinese…
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Japan Weighs German GCAP Role Against 2035 Fighter Deadline
Tokyo warns London that adding Berlin to the trilateral jet project risks delays, demanding any new role come…
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Why Thailand’s Growing Defense Ties With Israel Shape Regional Security
Examining how Thailand’s military procurement strategy influences its diplomatic balancing act within the broader Southeast Asian security framework.
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Japan’s $500 Billion Defence Surge Reshapes Military Capabilities
Tokyo plans to nearly double defence spending to counter China, but faces acute personnel shortages that could limit…
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Thailand Lets Five Uyghurs Challenge Chinese Extradition in Court
Thai authorities grant five Uyghur men the right to contest deportation in court amid warnings they face torture…
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US Marines Establish Continuous Rotational Presence in the Philippines
The sixth Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia deployment shifts to a persistent model to bolster maritime interoperability amid South…
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Xi’s Strategic Bet on Trump’s GOP Midterm Victory Faces Democratic Threat
Beijing’s delicate US-China detente relies on Trump keeping GOP hawks in check; a Democratic sweep could disrupt China’s…
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Putin and Rezaei discuss West Asia roadmap in high-level phone call
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council chief and Russian president reaffirm strategic cooperation, citing roadmap and mutual support for…
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Hegseth Pitches ‘Strong, Quiet’ Naval Pact to ASEAN at Cebu Summit
At the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting, Hegseth proposed a framework focused on maritime interoperability and deterrence to stabilize…
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US, Japan agree to joint missile production facility in Cebu
Defense chiefs announced a new ‘Operation Supercharge’ facility in Japan to produce F-35 missiles, citing a crisis in…
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Merz Warns Collapsing Global Order Threatens Middle Powers in Europe and Asia
German chancellor calls for new Europe-Asia cooperation and combined trade deals during Singapore lecture on first Asia tour.
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US Expands Central Asia Ties via Uzbekistan Space Pact and Trade Push
Secretary Rubio’s visit to Samarkand secured Uzbekistan’s entry into the Artemis Accords, signaling a strategic US pivot to…
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China and Russia Compete for North Korea With New Border Bridges
Moscow and Beijing race to court Kim Jong Un as Pyongyang leverages its wartime value to extract infrastructure…
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US-China AI Blocs Force Asian Nations to Choose Sides Amid Narrowing Neutrality Window
As Washington and Beijing solidify competing artificial intelligence alliances, Southeast and East Asian nations face mounting pressure to…
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Philippines Rebukes Chinese Ambassador as ASEAN and China Near South China Sea Code of Conduct
China’s evolving pattern of aircraft carrier deployments in contested waters raises questions about regional stability and the limits…
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China Proposes Export Limits on 40 Technologies Including AI, Solar and Gene Therapy
China’s new draft export controls on 40 key technologies, including AI and solar, signal a major shift in…
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China deepens its infrastructure and trade footprint across Central Asia as geopolitical rivalry grows
China expands its economic and diplomatic influence across Central Asia through infrastructure, transport routes, and trade, reshaping regional…
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India-Japan Deepen Strategic Partnership Through Sub-National Diplomacy
As India and Japan approach 75 years of diplomatic ties, sub-national diplomacy and defense cooperation emerge as key…
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Asia, Africa and the Struggle for a New Global Order
New York, October 6 — The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) concluded in New York last week,…
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