- November 20th, 2024
Thailand's May 2023 general election resulted in an unexpected alliance between former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the royalist conservative establishment to prevent the Move Forward Party (MFP) from taking power. Thaksin's Pheu Thai Party, led by Prime Minister Srettha...
In 2023, Central Asian leaders demonstrated an increased willingness to institutionalize cooperation through annual summits and unified approaches to third countries. Despite foreign policy challenges, the focus of these meetings remained economic. Since 2017, the five Central Asian leaders have...
AI has gained global attention, but concerns have been raised about its control by non-state actors and its impact on citizens. While most AI experts agree that global efforts are needed to promote AI, China's Global AI Governance Initiative and...
Relations between the two countries plummeted after the Canadian government in mid-September accused Indian agents of the assassination of a Canadian Sikh activist and the expulsion of an Indian diplomat. There appears to have been some detente between India and...
Asia's manufacturers are facing worsening pressure in October as factory activity in China continues to decline, affecting recovery prospects for major exporters. Purchasing managers' indexes for China, Japan, and South Korea show activity shrinking, while Vietnam and Malaysia also face...
The US is concerned about the geopolitical complications posed by China's expanding presence in the Pacific over the past decade. To ensure meaningful commitment to the region, Washington must prioritize gaining the trust of Pacific Island countries, as they play...
The Panama Canal, a vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, holds significant geopolitical importance, serving as a strategic hub for global trade, military operations, and regional diplomacy. The Panama Canal is a vital global trade route, facilitating the...
Asia, a region known for its urbanization and industrialization, has long relied on fossil fuels, particularly oil, for economic growth. However, the global climate crisis has highlighted the need for sustainable energy sources. Asia is at a crossroads in transitioning...
China's Bеlt and Road Initiativе (BRI) has bеcomе a global hub for infrastructurе projеcts across Asia, Europе, and Africa. Dеspitе its promisе of еconomic dеvеlopmеnt and connеctivity, concеrns havе arisеn about its gеopolitical implications and potеntial dеbt traps for participating...
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985 to promote regional cooperation and development among its member states. However, the organization has faced challenges over the years, hindering its progress. SAARC offers suggestions to overcome these...
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