China’s push to end the ‘Malacca Dilemma’ through Myanmar and Thailand
About 90 per cent of China’s trade is by sea, including 80 per cent of energy and 60 per cent of gas, and almost 60 per cent ...
The Diplomat22h
Bridging Divides: Malaysia’s Middle Power Diplomacy in ASEAN’s Future
In a world increasingly defined by great power rivalries, Malaysia’s position as a middle power within ASEAN has never been ...
The Diplomat16h
The State of the South China Sea: Coercion at Sea, Slow Progress on a Code of Conduct
Four major developments shaped the security environment in the South China Sea in 2024: (1) increased Chinese coercion ...
Analysts: Rubio charts a course for countering China
Newly sworn secretary of state is to maximize American interest and counter China to secure regional peace in Southeast and ...
fpri.org13h
Setting the Stage: An Overview of Chinese and Russian Interests and Influence in the Indo-Pacific
In late September, a US HC-103J Super Hercules spotted four foreign vessels operating about 440 miles southwest of St.
Artnet4h
As We Enter the Year of the Snake, Let’s Revisit the Serpent’s Starring Role in Art
From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...
New Age11hOpinion
US aid suspension and its consequences
THE suspension of US aid can have wide-ranging impacts both on the countries directly affected and on global dynamics. The ...
Eco-business22h
Extreme weather is intensifying – is Asia ready?
Asia Pacific nations face mounting climate costs as the world crosses the 1.5°C threshold, with extreme weather driving ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore3h
CNA Correspondent - An elusive peace for Myanmar, four years after the coup?
Since a coup four years ago, the people of Myanmar have lived with violence and lawlessness. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Leong Wai Kit for more on life under the military regime and when a ...
As the Myanmar junta’s hold on power weakens, could the devastating war be nearing a conclusion?
Myanmar’s junta now only controls 21% of the country. Even if the regime can be ousted, there are increasing fears the ...
Island2h
Deep divisions over Rohingya ‘refugees’
By Shamindra Ferdinando Sri Lanka must address the developing issue of Rohingya refugees cautiously. Whatever the domestic politics, or divisions within political parties represented in Parliament, ...
Island2h
Strengthening bilateral relations or opening doors for competition?
President Dissanayake’s historic visits to India and China: by Prof. Amarasiri de Silva From December 15 to 17, 2024, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government took steps to ameliorate the ...