US-China Chip

US-China Trade War Sparks New Investment Wave in Southeast Asia, but Risks Loom for Regional Stability

Southeast Asia's role as a collective middle-power bloc has never been more critical. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto underscored this reality during a recent media conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Langkawi. “Only via unity among the ASEAN countries,...
DeepSeek AI

DeepSeek or Deep Silence? The Global Stakes of AI in China’s Disinformation Campaign

Tsering Passang As the media buzzes about China’s recent AI release, DeepSeek platform reportedly far cheaper than existing technologies like ChatGPT and already impacting market dynamics I am profoundly alarmed by its broader implications. While artificial intelligence holds immense potential...
Tibet Earthquake

Aftershocks of Oppression: The Hidden Toll of the Tibet Earthquake 2025

Tsering Passang The recent earthquake that struck Tibet on 7th January 2025 has left a trail of devastation, grief, and unanswered questions. The tremor, which measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, impacted several remote regions in southern Tibet, leading to...
Russia-Ukraine War

Russia-Ukraine War Nears Three-Year Mark: Evolving Dynamics and Future Scenarios

As the Russia-Ukraine war approaches its third anniversary, the global community continues to witness the ripple effects of one of the most consequential conflicts of the 21st century. Marked by shifting alliances, relentless military campaigns, and political maneuvering, the war...
Syria’s Changing Dynamics: A New Chapter in a Decade-Long Conflict

Syria’s Changing Dynamics: A New Chapter in a Decade-Long Conflict

The Syrian civil war has undergone various transformative phases since its eruption during the Arab Spring of 2011. From the initial waves of protests and uprisings to the drawn-out chaos of war, Syria has seen a series of cycles characterized...
President Prabowo

Prabowo Subianto’s Early Foreign Policy Gambit: A Mixed Bag of Triumphs and Concerns

Less than a month into his presidency, Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto has catapulted himself onto the international stage, making waves during his inaugural foreign tour. From high-profile visits to China and the United States to participating in the Asia Pacific Economic...
Russia

Russia Eyes Major Oil Sector Merger Amid Sanctions: Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, and Lukoil in Potential Consolidation Talks

In the global energy landscape, Russia is reportedly contemplating a merger between its top oil producers: state-backed Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, and the privately-held Lukoil. If realized, the consolidation would create an oil production powerhouse, second only to Saudi Aramco in...
ASEAN

ASEAN’s Economic Interdependence and Security Imperatives Amidst Rising Global Tensions

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region becomes increasingly intertwined with global value chains (GVCs), it faces heightened vulnerabilities amid rising global security concerns. With an economy deeply embedded in international trade, ASEAN is uniquely exposed to the...
China, Russia and North Korea

China’s Delicate Balancing Act: Navigating North Korea’s Role in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

In October 1950, barely a year after the conclusion of the Chinese Civil War, Mao Zedong made the decision to send the first Chinese soldiers to support North Korea in the Korean War. The ensuing battle claimed the lives of...
Kim Jong Un-Vladimir Putin

North Korea’s Military Aid to Russia Intensifies: Implications for U.S.-South Korea Alliance and Regional Stability

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that North Korea had begun transferring military personnel to Russia On October 13, Signaling an unprecedented escalation in the diplomatic and military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. Just days after Zelensky’s statement, Ukrainian intelligence reported...
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