Myanmar Resistance Group Claims Capture of Ruby-Mining Town
Rebel forces in Myanmar have captured the strategically located gem-mining town of Mogok in Mandalay region, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) announced yesterday. A spokesperson for the TNLA,...
View ArticleNorth Korea’s Market Dilemma: Balancing Control and Revenue Generation
According to the 2024 Bertelsmann Transformation Index, published by the German research institute Bertelsmann Stiftung, North Korea ranks 131st out of 137 countries in terms of democratic and market...
View ArticleMonitoring China’s Mineral Stockpiling and Understanding Its Military...
Concerns continue apace about the meaning of China stockpiling minerals. In addition to China’s government statements and military activities, stockpiling minerals is one potential indicator that China...
View ArticleGermany Is Phasing out Chinese Tech From 5G Networks. Is It the Right Call?
Germany has reached an agreement with telecommunications operators to exclude Chinese businesses such as Huawei and ZTE from the country’s 5G network equipment beginning in 2029. This will be carried...
View ArticleDid Dmytro Kuleba’s Visit Start a New Chapter in China-Ukraine Relations?
On July 23-26, 29 months after Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba finally visited China, one of Moscow’s closest partners on the international...
View ArticleThe China Factor in India’s Blooming Relationship With Russia
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia, and the promise of greater collaboration and trade, was a crude reminder of India’s significance – not just to Russia and President Vladimir...
View ArticleThe Wall Street Journal Owes Hong Kong Reporters an Explanation
“All for doing a job as a journalist” was the immediate response from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) editor-in-chief when one of the company’s journalists, Evan Gershkovich, was charged with violating...
View ArticleJapan to Build Major New Vessel for the Senkaku Islands
On June 7, 2024, the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) reported that the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) is considering building its largest patrol vessel to date, capable of carrying numerous...
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Amitabh Mathur on the Tibetan Struggle, Post-Dalai Lama Scenario, and the...
When a delegation of U.S. Congressmen met the 14th Dalai Lama at Dharamshala in India in June 2024, it triggered speculation over whether the Indian government was signaling a new tough position on the...
View ArticleChina’s Third Plenum: Political Control Drives Economic Reforms
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation...
View ArticleThe Threat From Overseas Chinese Military Bases Is Overblown
One recent hot topic amid the U.S. Department of Defense’s shift to focusing on “China, China, China” has been China’s embrace of overseas military basing. This has been made more stark by the DoD...
View ArticlePhilippines Hit by Flooding and Oil Spill Disasters
Massive flooding in the capital region and an oil spill disaster have wrought havoc in the Philippines, as officials underscored the debilitating effect of climate change and the need for sustained and...
View ArticleMalaysia Has Applied For BRICS Membership, Anwar Says
On Monday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia had submitted an application to Russia’s government for membership in the expanding BRICS grouping. In a statement, Anwar’s office stated...
View ArticleThe Silent Winner of Myanmar’s Northern Conflict
On the morning of July 28, a convoy of soldiers from the United Wa State Army (UWSA) drove through Lashio, the capital of the northern Shan State and home of the Myanmar military’s Northeastern...
View ArticleWhat a Harris or Trump Presidency Could Mean for Pakistan
The upcoming United States presidential election is heating up to be one of the most consequential in recent history, with far-reaching implications not only for the U.S. but also for the world. In a...
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On China-India Border, Ladakh Blames Modi’s BJP for Unemployment, Stagnancy
LEH, LADAKH, INDIA — Padma Stanzin has various odd jobs that he needs to do before he can finally sit down to complete the coursework for his Master’s in Sociology degree. Stanzin, 28, resides in...
View ArticleWhy the Philippines Chose to Privatize Its Largest Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila is the largest airport in the Philippines and the primary international gateway into the country. It is a busy airport, with nearly 31 million...
View ArticleSmart Exercises: Singapore’s Bilateral Military Drills With Its Neighbors
Just as health experts advocate for more than 150 minutes of exercise per week to stay fit, militaries around the world engage in rigorous training to maintain operational excellence and forge stronger...
View ArticleVietnamese Prime Minister Arrives in India For Three-day Visit
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh last night arrived in India on a three-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the aim of consolidating the recent advances in...
View ArticlePakistan Expands Surveillance Powers Yet Again in the Name of ‘National...
Pakistan’s federal Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) recently authorized extensive powers to the country’s surveillance authorities. This includes intercepting and...
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