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Southeast Asia was experiencing strong economic growth and a rise in popularity. Various locations in the region were able to share their success stories. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the ...
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Decoding the playbook for slowing Asia's energy transition. In Asia, some arguments that downplay renewables might be ...
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A toolkit for the young diplomats
Political tensions, unresolved conflicts, and weak regional institutions have hindered South Asia’s integration. Former ambassador Tariq Ahmad Karim’s latest book examines these challenges and offers ...
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Whilst these overtures are frequently couched in terms of promoting regional stability, the wider implications suggest China’s ambitions to wield hegemonic influence. China’s support for the Myanmar ...
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The Literature of Resistance
This year marks the quincentenary of the publication of First Voyage Around the World, 1519-1522: An Account of Ferdinand ...
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Trump’s assault on USAID leaves China soft power opening in Southeast Asia
In a little over three weeks since US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Washington has frozen nearly all foreign aid and ...
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How Trump’s Foreign Policy May Hurt US Interests in Southeast Asia
Donald Trump’s neglect of Southeast Asia, coupled with controversial foreign policy decisions like his Gaza proposal and the ...
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In a declaration that sounds more like a renewal of a marriage vow than the usual cut-and-dry political statement, the United States likened the Philippines to “an irreplaceable US ally for seven ...