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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanAfD’s Keuter: Chancellor Merz’s rhetoric risks wider Ukraine war
In an era marked by open confrontation between NATO and Russia, Germany finds itself at the epicenter of both the military and economic implications of the Ukraine war. While the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz continues to expand its support for Kiev — including through direct financing of arms production on Ukrainian territory — the […] The post AfD’s Keuter: Chancellor Merz’s rhetoric risks wider Ukraine war...
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Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: New Caledonia, How to Overcome the Geopolitical Impasse?
The ongoing crisis in New Caledonia threatens to unravel more than three decades of French diplomatic engagement, as well as France’s broader strategy in the region.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:China’s Military Diplomacy in the New Era
Military diplomacy – including senior-level visits, port calls, and joint exercises – has become a vital tool of Chinese statecraft.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:‘Birds of a Feather’ Shaped East Asia’s Development ‘Miracles’
How shared backgrounds among policy elites powered the economic rise of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Fictional K-pop bands beat BTS and Blackpink in US charts
Songs from the film KPop Demon Hunter have surpassed the success of real-life K-pop bands BTS and Blackpink.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:China’s Accelerating Efforts to Internationalize the Renminbi
China is pursuing a strategy of selective RMB integration – eschewing full capital account liberalization and avoiding a direct challenge to dollar hegemony.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Mi Jingyang: the guardian and torchbearer of Chinese painting
In recent months, a retrospective exhibition honoring the late Mi Jingyang (1936–2023)swept through Shanghai and Beijing to packed crowds and glowing praise. More than just ashowcase of his rich and colorful ink works, the exhibition reignited public interest in a figure who stood at the unique crossroads of artist, connoisseur and cultural steward. To call […] The post Mi Jingyang: the guardian and torchbearer of...
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Cambodia, US Nearing Agreement on Trade, Phnom Penh Says
Among the ASEAN nations, Cambodia is the most potentially exposed to any sudden shift in U.S. trade policy.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:How Imran Khan’s All-or-nothing Approach Could Cost His Party Everything
The Pakistan Supreme Court’s decision to divvy the PTI’s share of reserved seats among the ruling coalition has further weakened Khan’s party.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Indonesia Offers to Purchase $34 Billion in US Goods Ahead of Tariff Deadline
It remains to be seen whether the agreement, set to be signed next week, will secure a significant reduction in the 32 percent "reciprocal" tariff.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:US OKs chip design software for China after a key minerals deal
The United States lifted restrictions on exporting its chip-making software to China after the latter agreed to export more key minerals to America. Synopsis, Cadence and Siemens, which collectively account for more than 90% of the electronic design automation (EDA) software market share in China, have been notified by the US Commerce Department to allow […] The post US OKs chip design software for China after a key...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The curious case of the British jet stuck in India
A state-of-the-art F-35B has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram airport for nearly three weeks.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The pros and cons for Putin of a big push at Ukraine’s Sumy front
Donald Trump, when asked about reports that Russia is gearing up for a large-scale offensive in Ukraine’s Sumy Region,toldthe media earlier in the week: “We’ll see what happens. I’m watching it very closely.” This follows theWall Street Journal’s report alleging that Russia has assembled 50,000 troops in preparation for that. A Russian security source denied […] The post The pros and cons for Putin of a big push at...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Online Dissent in China Doesn’t Mean Xi Jinping Is on His Way Out
Don’t be fooled by viral posts. The CCP allows and even encourages certain forms of online dissent – all part of its digital authoritarianism.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:India-EU Relations: Charting New Vistas for Climate Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
A stronger EU-India partnership on technology transfer, climate finance, green transition, and sustainability can help bridge the North-South divide.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Why South Korea Needs a Trade Deal With the United States
Without a new deal or an extension to the talks, South Korea will face a series of new tariffs from the United States that will significantly impact its economy.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The Embarrassing Reason Xi Talks about ‘Great Changes Unseen in a Century’
The formulation clearly means something important, but its origins are often obscured.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Mongolia’s WWII Legacy: Asset or Liability in 2025?
The stories of Mongolia's WWII heroes are deeply ingrained in the nation’s cultural fabric. But in an age of great power competition, remembrance is increasingly seen as a geopolitical signal.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s Sovereign AI Gambit: A High-Stakes Experiment in Autonomy
Amid China-U.S. rivalry, South Korea is betting its future on a risky, state-led “sovereign AI” strategy to forge its own path.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Are India-US Relations at a Crossroads?
Donald Trump’s intervention in a brief Indo-Pakistan conflict and his diplomatic theatrics have rekindled fears of a return to Washington’s old habit of hyphenating India with Pakistan.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Between Tigers and Tradition: The Complex Reality of Village Relocation in India
True conservation must be about more than numbers. It must respect the dignity, rights, and voices of those who have lived in harmony with these forests for generations.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:ASEAN on the hot seat in US tariff negotiations
As the 90-day ‘pause’ on Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” nears the finish line, countries across Southeast Asia are growing increasingly anxious that the price for securing a deal to lower those tariffs includes political backlash at home and friction abroad with China, their largest, by far, economic partner. Views vary across the ten-member Association of […] The post ASEAN on the hot seat in US tariff...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Deadlocks and dealmakers
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Russia presses ahead militarily as Washington mulls sanctions strategy James Davis analyzes a potential US sanctions package that would impose 500% tariffs on nations trading energy with Moscow. While Senator Lindsey Graham claims President Trump […] The post Deadlocks and dealmakers appeared first on Asia...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:What Does It Mean to Be Kazakhstani?
An interview with Diana T. Kudaibergen on power, identity, and nation-building in Kazakhstan.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Six dead, dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali
The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:South Korea revises martial law rules after political crisis
Former president Yoon Suk Yeol tried to impose martial law in December, triggering a crisis and impeachment.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Indian state defends Zumba lessons for students amid protests
Some religious groups are angry after the government introduced Zumba classes in public schools.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:India and Ghana: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historical ties
Narendra Modi’s trip to Ghana in July 2025, part of a five-nation visit, is the first by an Indian prime minister in over 30 years. The two countries’ relationship goes back more than half a century to when India helped the newly independent Ghana set up its intelligence agencies. Ghana is also home to several […] The post India and Ghana: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historicalties appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Japan islanders sleepless after 900 earthquakes in two weeks
"Everyone's exhausted. We just want it to stop," says one resident of the Tokara islands.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:To some on this July Fourth, these truths aren’t self-evident
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” On the Fourth of July, we celebrate the passage in 1776 of the Declaration of Independence, whose second paragraph opens […] The post To some on this July Fourth, these truths aren’t self-evident appeared first...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:China goes after Marcos ally over South China Sea
MANILA – Adding fuel to a raging fire over the South China Sea, China this week imposed sanctions against a key ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who was instrumental in passing the Philippines’ maritime zones act. The move is seen here as a politically aggressive act at a time when both sides had been […] The post China goes after Marcos ally over South China Sea appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The deadline for Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ trade tariffs is looming
US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on implementing so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on some 180 trading partners ends on July 8. How are countries responding to the threat, and will the tariffs be re-applied from July 9? The United States is demanding four things from all trading partners, while offering little in return. So these negotiations […] The post The deadline for Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ trade tariffs is...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:What’s Next for Thai Politics After the PM’s Suspension From Office?
With Paetongtarn Shinawatra under investigation for her conduct in a leaked phone call, the country once again faces a protracted political interregnum.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Will speech for visa access become a global phenomenon?
Last week, the US Embassy in Bangkok posted an image to its official Twitter/X and Facebook accounts instructing people who wish to apply for visas to set their social media accounts to “public.” It sent a chill down my spine. This wasn’t an isolated move – similar content has appeared on US Embassy pages around […] The post Will speech for visa access become a global phenomenon? appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.
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