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Vietnam Is Close to Launching Its Own Version of a China-Style Social Credit System
By Christelle Nguyen | January 22, 2026
The country's government has consistently looked to China, its largest trading partner and ideological ally, for techniques for controlling the online activity of its citizens.
Society
ICFAI Group: Shaping India’s Future Through Quality Education
By Partner Content Written by PangeaGlobe | January 21, 2026
The institution's commitment to accessibility, innovation and industry collaboration is transforming leadership in India's higher education landscape.
Economy
Uzbekistan’s Anti-corruption Emergency: What Comes After a Decade of Reform?
By Kodir R. Kuliev and Niginakhon Saida | January 21, 2026
Uzbekistan’s declaration of an anti-corruption “state of emergency” signals a turning point in its decade-long reform efforts toward a system-based model of control and prevention.
Politics
Inside Bangladesh’s Emerging Islamist-Led Coalition
By Saqlain Rizve | January 20, 2026
The new coalition, including both Islamist parties and more centrist ones, signals a sea-change in Bangladesh’s politics.
Security
The Growth of China’s Navy: Past, Present, and Future
By Rick Joe | January 19, 2026
A review of major developments in the PLAN over the past 5 years – and where the fleet is likely to go from here.
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The Japanese islands closest to Taiwan are an increasingly focal point for the Japan-U.S. alliance.
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The long-discussed rift between the Taliban’s Kabul and Kandahar factions has become more apparent than ever.
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Yes, China’s response to the violence in Iran has been muted. But don’t overlook the support that China has already provided in the form of surveillance and drone technology.
To Lam: The Spectacular Rise of Vietnam’s New Strongman
How did To Lam survive a brush with scandal to become Vietnam's most powerful leader in decades?
Pakistan Eyes Multi-Billion Dollar JF-17 Export Boom Amid Global Interest
If Islamabad is able to seal a few of these major deals, it would be a big win for the current government and Pakistan’s defense industry.
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Targeted Attacks on Chinese Nationals in Afghanistan: A Wake-Up Call for Beijing?
There's been an uptick in attacks targeting Chinese nationals – including the latest, a suicide bombing at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul.
Why China Isn’t Worried About New US Sanctions on Iran
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How North Korea Views the NATO-US Rift Over Greenland
Pyongyang was oddly quiet over the U.S. military action in Venezuela – but it’s been outspoken about U.S. threats to seize control of Greenland.
What Does Trump’s Greenland Grab Mean for Taiwan?
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Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
Japan’s Southwest Islands in Focus at Latest Japan-US Defense Minister Meeting
The Japanese islands closest to Taiwan are an increasingly focal point for the Japan-U.S. alliance.
The New Age of Maritime Multilateralism in the Indian Ocean
Pakistan Eyes Multi-Billion Dollar JF-17 Export Boom Amid Global Interest
Japan, Philippines Sign New Defense Pact to Facilitate Flow of Military Supplies
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Vietnam’s Communist Party Votes to Cut Short 14th National Congress
The decision likely reflects a broad unanimity about the reappointment of Party chief To Lam to a second five-year term.
Boxing Day Tragedy in Indonesia Highlights Lax Boat Safety
The Political Neglect of Thailand’s Deep South Cannot Continue
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India-Germany Relations: Kite Flying at a Time of Geopolitical Flux
Amid current geopolitical shifts, the Germany-India strategic embrace has gained fresh momentum.
Leaked Audio Highlights Internal Rift Within the Taliban Ranks
India, UAE Embark on a Strategic Defense Partnership
Billionaire Raj in India, Consolidated Elite in Pakistan Rule the Roost
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
South Korean President Keeps Hope Alive for North Korea Dialogue
In a New Year press conference, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung reiterated his intention to push forward North Korea-U.S. talks, as well as inter-Korean relations.
How North Korea Uses an 80-Year-Old Youth Group to Control Society
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With Election in Sight, Takaichi Promises a New Era of Spending in Japan
Takaichi wants public approval to undertake major policy changes – including ending the era of “excessive fiscal austerity.”
Takaichi’s Big Election Gamble: Will It Pay Off?
Even With High Approval Ratings, Is Takaichi’s Snap Election a Political Gamble?
Can Japan’s Largest Opposition Party Complete Its Rightward Shift?
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Across the Asia-Pacific, Financial Institutions Are Investing in Climate Damaging Industries
We’re all paying the price of banks and pension funds fueling climate disasters.
The US Cannot Push China out of Latin America
Privilege Over Rights: Appropriating Indigenous Peoples’ Entitlements in Malaysia
Is Year-round Social Change Necessary For Southeast Asia?
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
Kazkahstan, Uzbekistan Sign On to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Central Asia’s two largest states have both sought to court the famously temperamental and transactional U.S. president.
Will Uzbekistan Finally Solve the Problem of Forced Labor Through Mechanization?
From Pax Silica to Hypergravity: Central Asia’s Place in the New Technological Era
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Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
Four Southeast Asian Nations Among 75 on Trump Immigration Visa Freeze List
Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand are among the 13 Asia-Pacific nations that have been hit with an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing.
Trump’s Appointee For Ambassador to Vietnam to Take Harder Line on Trade
US Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, 13 in Asia-Pacific
Empowering the US-China Economic and Security Commission
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Unpacking Indonesia’s 2025 Fiscal Revenue Shortfall
Last year the country ran a budget deficit of 2.92 percent, the largest in two decades outside of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indonesian Rupiah Touches New Low Amid Worries of Central Bank Independence
The World India Must Budget For
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How Science Parks Can Transform Australian Universities into Innovation Hubs
University-based science parks could become highly attractive sites for deeper engagement with industry, venture capitalists, and start-ups, and help procure government funding too.
In Australia, the Liberal-National Coalition Splits, Again
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Venezuela: Trump, Geopolitics, and the View from Asia
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