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Asian Affairs

Hello From Expo 25: Connection, Culture & Co-Being

A World Expo is a place where all nations come together and present their latest innovations and celebrate their cultural uniqueness.

Oct 6 •

Nattan Casey Plewissara

Governing AI in a Fractured World: The U.S.-China Trust Dilemma

Mistrust between Washington and Beijing leaves global AI risks unchecked.

Sep 12 •

China Labels Qatar Ties “Golden” Despite Regional Constraints

Qatar's peculiar position in Gulf affairs keeps China ties practical rather than strategic.

Aug 11 •

China Confirms 4th Plenum for October With Growth Constraints Front of Mind

With weak household demand and strained local finances, China’s long-term growth strategy faces mounting structural pressure ahead of the 15th Five-Year…

Jul 30 •

A Dozen Casualties & Hospital Shelling: Thai-Cambodian Border Turned to Hell After Military Confrontation

Both countries have blamed the other for the conflict's escalation as tensions continue to rise along their shared border.

Jul 26 •

Nattan Casey Plewissara

Perspectives

The Myth of Benevolent French Colonial Rule in India

India’s overlooked colonizer wasn’t as gentle as remembered.

Oct 24 •

The Art of Living With Uncertainty in Taiwan

As tensions with China persist, Taiwan’s people are finding their own balance between preparedness and peace of mind.

Oct 23 •

An Opportunity for South Korean Economic Diversification

The great power narrative is misguided.

Oct 15 •

The Changing Dynamic of Russo-DPRK Relations

A strategic marriage of convenience with global implications.

Aug 5 •

Examining the Mistrust Between Iran & Pakistan

Bound by geography and divided by history, the two Islamic Republics remain uneasy neighbors.

Aug 1 •

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