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The blue-ribbon panel called for the use of unspecified “next-generation propulsion systems” in new submarines equipped with vertical launch systems (VLS) capable of firing long-range missiles
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Rethinking Great Power Competition: The Rise of Central Asia as Middle Powers
For decades, multivectorism was less a genuine strategy than a polite fiction. No longer.
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:Why Trump believes he can push Modi around
On September 17, 2025, US President Donald Trump telephoned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to wish him a happy 75th birthday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described their conversation as “wonderful” and pledged to strengthen ties between the two countries—a gesture that initially raised hopes of easing tensions after the imposition of a […] The post Why Trump believes he can push Modi around appeared first on...
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:China’s export juggernaut defying and denying Trump’s tariffs
Tariffs may have been Donald Trump’s weapon of choice, but China’s export engine is proving impervious to his trade war. Despite the US president’s best efforts, China’s trade surplus is on track to end 2025 at US$1.2 trillion, topping last year’s nearly $1 trillion figure. The reason is that China has become adept at adapting, […] The post China’s export juggernaut defying and denying Trump’s tariffs appeared first on...
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:Preventing Simultaneous Contingencies in Europe and Asia
Both regions need to be prepared for a worst-case scenario.
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:India imposes curfew in Ladakh after statehood protests turn violent
Four people were killed and dozens injured in the deadliest protests in the Himalayan region for years.
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:Standardize the pipes: ASEAN’s answer to a fracturing trade map
Thai-built electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a thought experiment – they’re already being loaded for shipment to Antwerp and Bremerhaven. China’s BYD (Build Your Dreams) shipped the first batch of Thai-made EVs to Europe in August 2025, showing that when policy aligns with plant capacity, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) export model […] The post Standardize the pipes: ASEAN’s answer to a...
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:India legal setback for Elon Musk's X in free speech fight
An Indian court dismissed a case filed by X against a government portal that it argued was being used for censorship.
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:Anti-corruption Revolutions Taunt Southeast Asia’s leaders
The rising cost of living and widening income inequalities are sending Southeast Asians into the streets.
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:Silencing Voices Ahead of Myanmar’s ‘Sham Election’
The military is bent on ensuring that its own narratives will dominate in the run up to its planned "election" in December and January.
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:Malaysia’s Anwar Winds up Visit to Timor-Leste as ASEAN Membership Looms
The Malaysian leader was awarded Timor-Leste's highest honor “in recognition of his long-standing advocacy and Malaysia’s role in supporting the country’s ASEANaspirations."
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:An Australian Man Was Returned Home Without a Heart. Who Is to Blame?
Byron Haddow, 23, was found dead at his rented villa in Bali while on holiday in May.
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:Thai PM Anutin Affirms Intention to Dissolve Parliament in January
The new prime minister also announced several measures to revive the Thai economy and alleviate the cost of living.
Published on: September 25, 2025 | Source:The sun sets on India's iconic and controversial Soviet fighter jet
MiG-21 served in all conflicts with Pakistan since 1965 and was later known for a high crash rate.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:'No warning' - residents reel from deadly flood after typhoon bursts Taiwan lake
People in the path of a deadly wall of water stood little chance - survivors are shocked at what happened.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:How India can salvage its Trump trade deal
Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. India’s recent trade plight should be instructive both for New Delhi about how to deal with the United States under Trump 2.0 and for other actors (most notablythe European Union) about how to deal with India in trade negotiations. To the first point, India […] The post How India can salvage its Trump trade deal appeared first on Asia...
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Startups can help restore the stagnant US defense industrial base
This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. The present United States defense industrial base was forged amid a post-Cold War peace dividend and dramatic defense budget cuts that elevated production efficiency over innovation. Consolidation around major defense contractors – called the “Last Supper” – was seen as essential for the US […] The post Startups can help restore the...
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Kindergarten parents told to pay thousands for kids' art - sparking uproar and a midnight heist
The debt-ridden centre said the money would go towards paying overdue bills.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Kindy parents told to pay thousands for kids' art - sparking uproar and a midnight heist
The debt-ridden centre said the money would go towards paying overdue bills.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Zubaydullohi Roziq, Former Senior IRPT Figure, Dies in Prison in Tajikistan
The 83-year-old religious scholar was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment in 2015 on trumped-up charges.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Central Asia Shows Up at the UN: What Did the Region’s Leaders Say?
Once again, all five Central Asian presidents attended the U.N. General Assembly to lay out their perspectives on an increasingly conflicted world.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:China’s Soft Power Gambit in Peru
Cultural engagement laid the groundwork for the Chinese-built mega-port in Peru.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Myanmar Risks Repeating History With the Arakan Army
When the Rohingya were abandoned in 2017, the price was paid by the entire country in 2021. If we ignore the AA’s abuses today, we will pay the price again tomorrow.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:How Geoeconomics Is Shaping Policy in the US, EU, China, and India
Insights from Marcin Dadura.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:The EU’s New India Strategy Amid the China-US Rivalry
The European Union’s new strategy to reinforce partnership with India holds immense promise for India-EU cooperation on tech and innovation ecosystems.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Beyond Resumption of China-India Dialogue, Unresolved Issues Persist
Both Beijing and New Delhi have shown a willingness to re-engage, but they must address critical areas of concern before moving forward.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:South Korea Mulls the US Push for ‘Strategic Flexibility’
The top U.S. priority for alliance modernization is the one that causes the most concern for South Korea.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Will ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi Sanae Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister?
Takaichi’s popularity among LDP supporters stems from conservative bona fides. But her win would also be a landmark for gender equality.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defense Pact: The Alliance of the Decade?
The emerging alliance cannot be interpreted as an asymmetrical partnership in which one party dominates. Both see value in the partnership.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:South Korean President Introduces His Vision for Inter-Korean Relations in UN
Three months after taking the presidency, Lee Jae-myung introduced the "END" initiative during his address at the United Nations.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Stories of Resilience and Innovation: Women in Afghanistan Under the Taliban
While the constraining environment is a reality, so is the resilience and innovation demonstrated by women in Afghanistan.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Is Netanyahu on a mission to realize a Greater Israel?
Much of the world is focused on a two-state solution in resolving the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears devoted to realizing his vision of a “Greater Israel” instead. Netanyahu appears to be halfway through achieving this goal, despite all the international condemnation of his war in Gaza and the increasing […] The post Is Netanyahu on a mission to realize...
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:What India really thinks about the Saudi-Pakistan pact
On September 17, 2025, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement in Riyadh. The text’s most striking line—“any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both”—moves the two longtime partners from quiet security cooperation to a formal collective-defense pledge. For New Delhi, which has simultaneously deepened ties with Riyadh […] The post What India really...
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Moment sinkhole pulls down power lines in busy Bangkok street
Social media footage showed the massive crater in Thailand's capital leaving cars teetering on the edge.
Published on: September 24, 2025 | Source:Howling winds and sheets of rain: Inside Chinese city battered by Typhoon Ragasa
The strong winds hit in waves - and standing upright is almost impossible, our correspondent writes.
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