ASEAN-Quad

Quad at a Crossroads: Trump’s Second Term Puts Indo-Pacific Unity to the Test

In international geopolitics, however, a week can feel like an eternity—and a few months can alter the entire balance of power. In 2017, during his first term, it was none other than Donald Trump who revived the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue—or...
Thailand-Cambodia border

Thailand and Cambodia Begin Weapon Withdrawals, Border De-Mining After Truce Deal

Thailand and Cambodia have begun withdrawing heavy weapons and launching de-mining operations along their disputed border as part of efforts to ease tensions following last week’s signing of an extended truce, Thai officials confirmed on Monday. The move marks the...
Chinese President Xi Jinping - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung

Xi Jinping Jokes About Spying While Gifting Smartphones to South Korean President

In a rare moment of levity, Chinese President Xi Jinping drew laughter from both delegations when he joked about spying on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung while presenting him with a pair of smartphones. The light-hearted exchange, which took...
India- China, Line of Actual Control (LAC)

India, China Hold Fresh Military Talks to Maintain Peace Along LAC

India and China held a fresh round of high-level military talks on October 25, focusing on maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh through established dialogue mechanisms. The Corps Commander-level talks took place...
Chabahar port

Chabahar port: US Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port Project Amid Ongoing Trade Talks

The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from American sanctions for its continued involvement in the strategic Chabahar Port project in Iran, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. The exemption underscores Washington’s recognition of the...
Australia–Indonesia

Australia-Indonesia Economic Partnership Emerges as Key to Strengthening Indo-Pacific Supply Chain Resilience Amid US–China Rivalry

With the intensifying great power rivalry, middle powers like Indonesia and Australia are increasingly asking a critical question: can economic cooperation provide a hedge against growing strategic vulnerability? This concern shaped the discussions during the Indonesia–Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held...
Donald Trump

Donald Trump to grace ceremonial signing of Thai-Cambodian peace deal at ASEAN

 In a striking turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to attend a ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the...
Donald Trump

Trump Declares “Tremendous Day for the Middle East” as Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold

Standing before a cheering chamber of Israeli lawmakers in Jerusalem on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the end of what he called “a long and painful nightmare.” Moments earlier, twenty surviving hostages had been released from Gaza after more...
Pakistan–Afghanistan Border

Border Inferno: Pakistan–Afghanistan Relations Hit New Low After Deadly Cross-Border Clashes

Major border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were sealed over the weekend after intense overnight clashes that both governments blamed on each other — a stark escalation in a relationship already poisoned by mistrust, militancy, and territorial disputes. The Taliban...
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