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Placing ASEAN amidst a growing US-China competition

ASEAN must reinforce its unity and centrality, leveraging strategic partnerships like India to navigate shifting geopolitics. Image Source: Getty…

Myanmar: A litmus test for China’s private security expansion

Myanmar serves as a litmus test to China’s ability to secure BRI investments without violating its non-interference principle.…

Russia’s economic growth model amid the crisis in Ukraine

Amid the economic downturn of the global economy during the early 2020s, Russia’s economy has demonstrated notable resilience…

Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship 2025: Strengthening regionalism, inter-regionalism and Global South mobilisation

Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN chairmanship comes at a critical juncture, as it seeks to strengthen regionalism, inter-regional ties, and…

AI safety on the chopping block: How US-China rivalry is redefining regulation

In an increasingly competitive geopolitical landscape, choosing between AI Safety and AI Security is quickly becoming a pressing…

A fractured consensus: The uncertain future of climate governance after US withdrawal

The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement signals a major test for global climate governance, raising concerns over multilateralism’s resilience…

Small states, big impact: Driving climate action through norm entrepreneurship

Regional governments in India and South Korea are shaping Asia’s climate future—Will national policies keep pace with their…

Green finance in a changing climate: Adapting to an uncertain future

With climate-induced losses soaring, green finance must adapt by scaling investment, mitigating risks, and ensuring financial resilience in…

Bahrain-Iran challenges and potential rapprochement during Trump 2.0

As Bahrain navigates its ties with Iran, Trump’s return could shift the equation—will rapprochement persist, or will US…