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The Khmers: Seeking a Revival

Historically, at the mercy of internal and external oppressors, the Khmer people have not given up their will to survive and prosper.

New Zealand: a Change of Guard

This peaceful and prosperous nation at the world's edge is seeing a political reformation after its elections.

BRI Welcomes Its Latest Client

Kabul partnering with the BRI could be a game changer for the Central Asia Region, provided the Taliban can win peace within their country.

Poland: at an Inflexion Point

Polish election result brings some good news to the Western coalition as EU and NATO confront two ongoing conflicts concurrently.

Alternative Middle East Alliances – Saudi Arabia & Iran

Israel and the West's biggest challenge is the coming together of Saudi Arabia and Iran against Israel.

Partnering for an Energy Future

The recent India -Saudi Arabia MoU could be an answer to India's energy security quest.

Falling Apart

They say friends and lovers, when they fall apart, become the bitterest of enemies.

Dancing the Tango, Again?

Pushed to a corner, Havana and Moscow are reviving old ties to face the common adversary again.

Outsourcing Refugee Management!

The quixotic British plan to outsource asylum seekers to Rwanda in far-off Africa has attracted severe criticism.

A Glimpse Into Guyana

Rich in resources but with a developing economy, this coastal nation strives to make its way through an oil boom.

Trapped in a Legal Maze

Former President Donald Trump finds himself entangled in a web of legal challenges, each bearing its own unique complexities and implications.

A Return to Militarism?

Facing growing regional insecurity, Japan is being forced to revive a more aggressive military posture dormant for more than seven decades.

Nagorno-Karabakh: End of the Road

The half-decade-long conflict in the disputed enclave of Nagorno Karabakh ended this week without even a whimper. Does it usher in a new era of peace in the South Caucasus?

Israeli-Saudi Arabia: Burying the Hatchet

Hints of an imminent rapprochement by both parties at the highest levels have stirred up debates across the globe.

Francophone Africa: End of Road?

As military juntas kick out democratically elected governments in Francophone Africa, the decline of French influence is clearly visible.

Japan’s New Age Capitalism!

Will Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s “new form of capitalism” jingle the growth counters for an ageing Japan?

ASEAN Summit 2023: Running Out of Steam?

The recently concluded ASEAN Summit failed to bring out any epoch-making agreements and it was business as usual.

NATO: Emerging Faultlines

As the war in Ukraine drags on, and NATO continues to pour treasure into propping up the Ukrainians, cracks appear in the Western Alliance.

Turkey: Spolier to India’s Global Ambitions

Turkey’s opposition to the IMEC should come as no surprise as Ankara finds itself bypassed by this mouth-watering deal.

Old Foes, New Allies

In a landmark visit, President Bien laid the foundation of a strategic partnership with Vietnam, which put to rest the lingering animosity of a war lost.