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South Korean President Holds Press Conference to Mark 100 Days in Office

Lee reiterated his vision to restore the country’s democratic system, while also touching on foreign policy issues.

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Russian drones downed by Poland possibly linked to NATO jamming

Polandsaidit shot down several Russian drones on Wednesday morning that reportedly crossed into its airspace during the latest wave of large-scale strikes against Ukraine. This occurred amid theongoing Polish, Lithuanian and NATO drillsinvolving 30,000 Polish troops, and just ahead of theupcoming Russian-Belarusian Zapad 2025 drills. Some observers suspect that this was either a deliberate provocation […] The post...

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

How Indiana Became a Stronghold for Tibetan Culture – and the Dalai Lama’s Influence

A cultural center in the U.S. state demonstrates how the authority of Tibet’s spiritual leader has gained new forms of strength in exile.

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China Promised 20 GW of Overseas Wind and Solar in 5 Years. Can It Deliver? 

Chinese investors have been interested in overseas renewable energy for years now. But barriers remain.

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How Should the US Approach Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan?

A former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan says that talking with the Taliban is necessary, but cautions that a diplomatic return to Kabul would be a “gift” that shouldn’t be given freely.

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Nepal’s Political Future Now in Army’s Hands

Following similar uprisings in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Nepal’s young protesters have toppled their prime minister, attacked political parties, and triggered an army-backed search for an interim government.

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Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal and the Paradox of Central Asian Water Politics

For Afghanistan, the canal is a symbol of sovereignty and hope. For its neighbors, it is a looming ecological and economic crisis.

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Nepali youthquake shakes the Himalayas–and warns the world

By any standard,Nepalhas rarely been a quiet political landscape. Yet what has unfolded inKathmanduand beyond over the past weeks feels different — both in scale and in character. It is not merely another episode of power politics among fractious parties. It is, instead, a generational reckoning — a sudden, furious assertion by young Nepalis that […] The post Nepali youthquake shakes the Himalayas–and warns the world...

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

The End of World War II: 80 Years Times Three

Three 80th anniversaries are not only linked, but also provide historical backing for China’s policies today.

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US nukes caught between Minuteman’s past and Sentinel’s future

The US land-based nuclear arsenal relies on an aging missile and a struggling successor as it attempts to extend the life of the 1970s Minuteman III into the 2050s, while costs and delays for the Sentinel program increase. This month, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that the US is preparing to extend the […] The post US nukes caught between Minuteman’s past and Sentinel’s future appeared first on...

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Charlie Kirk killing no cause for a US civil war

Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, wasbrutally assassinatedwhile participating in a live debate in Utah. As of this writing, the assassin has not been caught. FBI Director Kash Patel tweeted that the suspect had been apprehended, but a little while latertweeted that the suspect had been released, and that the […] The post Charlie Kirk killing no cause for a US civil war appeared...

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Bali's worst floods in a decade kill 14

Authorities say the flash floods on the popular island were caused by heavy rainfall.

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Gulf states seeking growth still hostage to regional chaos

The oil-rich states of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have a lot going for them: wealth, domestic stability and growing global influence. In recent months, these Gulf kingdoms have also appeared closer to achieving something they have long sought: reliable US support that has becomestronger and more uncritical than ever, just asIranian […] The post Gulf states seeking growth still hostage to regional...

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Firms will hesitate to invest in US after raid - S Korea president

More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid are due to return home on Friday.

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Russia’s Nuclear ‘Diplomacy’: From Seizing a Nuclear Facility in Ukraine to Backing Myanmar’s Military Junta

Moscow's nuclear ambitions in Southeast Asia should strike fear into Myanmar’s neighbors.

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Thailand, Cambodia Pledge to De-escalate Situation at Disputed Border

The two sides have agreed to withdraw heavy weaponry, begin joint de-mining operations, and move toward reopening of trade routes.

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Nepal turmoil adds to India's woes in South Asia

Any instability in the country is a cause of concern for India because of Nepal's strategic location.

Published on: September 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

China’s dual-use asteroid-collision research threatens satellites

China has unveiled its mission to impact deliberately a near-Earth asteroid by 2030 – a decisive step toward establishing its planetary defense and asteroid resource utilization capabilities. The move comes three years after the United States successfully conducted its own Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission in 2022, which demonstrated the feasibility of using a […] The post China’s dual-use...

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

24 Years Later, Is the World on the Brink of Another 9/11?

Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has once again become a safe haven for transnational terrorist groups including al-Qaida, Islamic State, the TTP, and others.

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As Hamas and Iran grow more isolated is Russia also losing clout?

The September 9Israeli strike against Hamas sends a clear political message: Israel will go to any lengths to force Hamas into surrender and the terrorist organization – along with its sponsor, Iran – is becoming increasingly isolated. Even such a country as Qatar, which traditionally shielded Hamas, is apparently distancing itself from the group. Qatar […] The post As Hamas and Iran grow more isolated is Russia also...

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Nepal protests 'hijacked', Gen Z claim, as army patrols the streets

Fierce protests against corruption and nepotism spiralled into arson and violence on Tuesday.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

The Top Priority for Japan’s Next Prime Minister: The Economy

It will be difficult to truly address Japan’s inflation and debt woes given the fragile political environment.

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Kloop Trial Underway in Kyrgyzstan: Witnesses, Experts Can’t Find ‘Calls for Mass Unrest’

The case appears to rely on video materials published by an outlet the defendants didn’t work for, which prosecution experts have testified don’t contain direct calls for mass unrest.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Is US government stake in Intel a good idea or socialism or both?

Call it socialism if you like. Others do. “It,” of course, is the government taking ownership positions in companies. The latest example is the 10% stake in Intel that President Donald Trump demanded in exchange for Intel’s CHIPS Act subsidies. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who calls himself a Democratic Socialist, applauded. Conservative talk radio […] The post Is US government stake in Intel a good idea or...

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Brazil and Mexico Chart Different Courses Amid China-US Tensions

Facing tariff threats from Trump, Brazil’s and Mexico’s responses diverged sharply – a split rooted in their respective relationships with the U.S. and China.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

While Xi Watched a Military Parade in Beijing, Pope Leo XIV Held a Reception on the Catholic Church in China

The meeting confirmed the new pope will follow the late Pope Francis’ approach to China. What does that mean for Taiwan?

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

President Lee’s Reshuffle of the South Korean Military

Given South Korea’s bitter experience with military dictators – and last year’s declaration of martial law – the appointment of senior generals is a matter of great importance.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal’s Legitimacy Under a Cloud

Due legal process and international involvement will ensure credibility of Bangladesh’s contested judicial platform.

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China’s Rare Earth Dominance and Germany’s Defense Industry

Insights from Jakob Kullik.

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India and Israel’s Investment Treaty Marks a Quiet Step Toward IMEC

The Israel-India treaty, while bilateral, may be read as a step toward keeping the IMEC concept alive, even as its political underpinnings remain uncertain.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Korea Considers Setting up a Special Tribunal for Insurrection

Both legal and political hurdles remain.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

How Taiwan Is Trying to Defend Its Democracy From Mis- and Disinformation

Taiwan’s efforts to combat mis- and disinformation involve a whole-of-society approach, including legal change, civil society, and education.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Pakistan’s Anti-terrorism Efforts Complicated by Political Differences

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s prioritization of dialogue with the TTP is at odds with the federal government’s focus on military operations.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Sri Lanka’s SCO No-show: The Price of Absence

Even after a week, the government has not offered a single, clear explanation for its leaders’ absence.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Hong Kong lawmakers say no to more rights for same-sex couples

The law would have recognised some rights for couples who were married overseas.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia