Central Asia’s Diplomatic Balancing Act on Display from Bishkek to New York
Central Asia aligns rhetorically with Beijing and Moscow in regional group settings, materially with Washington in bilateral deals, and with no one in particular at the United Nations.
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American University of Afghanistan at Risk of Closure Amid Funding Cuts
The State Department has denied its funding for the next two years, jeopardizing the education of hundreds of female Afghan students.
Why Are Modi Government Critics Now Targeting India’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar?
A recent investigative report strengthens opposition charges that the Modi government is using Kumar to manipulate elections in favor of the BJP.
China’s Stake in the Russian Duma Elections
The topic is a controversial one in China due to the obvious parallels between the Russian and Chinese political systems and the stake the Chinese leadership has in the stability of their neighbor.
Japan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it harder for immigrants to stay in the country. Critics say she is hurting Japan’s ability to address labor shortages.
Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?
Capt. Smit Machchhar suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.
As University of Tokyo Gets Its First Female President, How Far Is Japan From Gender Equality?
Fujigaki Yuko’s selection sparked controversy – and shone a light on Japan’s stubborn gender gap.
Australia as an AI Middle Power
As a middle power, with a range of assets and resources, Australia is not powerless in the face of change.
Taiwan Can’t Fight Beijing’s History War While Erasing Its Own ROC Legacy
The push to emphasize Taiwanese identity is at odds with the government’s attempt to center the Republic of China in World War II history.
The New Development Bank Quietly Delivers During India’s BRICS Year
India is in a unique position as a founding member and one of its biggest borrowers.
Iran War Highlights 2 Challenges for Japan in a Taiwan Contingency
Japan can use the Iran war to reexamine its security framework, with particular attention to preparations for a contingency involving Taiwan.
Whatever Trump claims, weaponisation of space makes losers of us all
When the US Space Force announced on September 14 that “the US has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action”, I thought of Isaac Newton’s well-known declaration that he could not calculate the madness of people. This is the first time a country has admitted to deploying weapons in space. Today, the orbits are congested and contested with many nations conducting military activities, such as surveillance and reconnaissance, early missile...