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How escalating tensions in Middle East threaten Asia's security
Risk of multifront conflict grows as 'axis of war' nations deepen military ties
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South Korea's opposition faces three pitfalls after election win
Liberal opposition won big in legislature, but presidential election looms
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Australia shifts focus from ASEAN to individual Southeast Asian nations
Move reflects new international political and economic realities
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Japan's 2024 playbook beefs up diplomatic ties with U.S. states
Kishida sees governors as key allies to navigate political uncertainty
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The ghost of Soviet Union returns to haunt Central Asia, Caucasus
Fear of Russian political meddling grows as its troops regain footing in Ukraine
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South Korea-Japan thaw could backslide if ruling party turns on Yoon
President risks greater criticism, isolation after legislative election defeat
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Why appeasing China will never work
Bitter lessons from the Philippines, and the rise of U.S.-Japan-Philippine cooperation
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As South Korean election nears, is Yoon's party seeing a 'golden cross'?
Opinion polls may not tell whole story, especially with emergence of new parties
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How a Trump comeback could help India's global strategy
New Delhi eager for multipolar world, and to keep its ally to confront China
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Thai government once again in conflict with central bank
Slow policy progress lies behind Srettha's impatience for rate cut
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U.S. allies in Indo-Pacific tremble at prospect of Trump return
Middle powers Japan, Philippines and Australia explore security cooperation
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Kishida's non-answers show politics lags business in scandal response
Japan PM criticized for retreading public material before ethics committee
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South Korea flips script on North by winning over Cuba
Preelection surprise reflects drastic diplomatic change from half a century ago
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How dynastic politics shaped presidential election in Indonesia
Resurgence of patronage and nepotism threatens democracy in Asia
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Japan's record-high stocks kick corporate reform race into high gear
Asian companies eager to capture investment money leaving China
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Putin awaits Trump's return as clock ticks on their time in power
Russia leader, former U.S. president and Biden have surpassed average life expectancies
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Bangladesh, a bastion of female empowerment, lags on democracy
PM Hasina's economic record marred by growing political suppression
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China faces 'lost decade,' 30 years after Japan
Stock market interventions mirror Tokyo's before bubble economy burst
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Japan should remain a bastion protecting free trade
Tokyo should fight back against protectionism if Trump is reelected
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Is China seeking a submarine presence in the Sea of Japan?
Body of water could offer Chinese ballistic missile subs a place to hide
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China and Russia bolster disinformation arsenal with real facts
Stealth campaigns seek to manipulate public opinion in Taiwan and Ukraine
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Asia braces for Trump comeback and major U.S. policy reversal
Fears mount the former president might kill Biden-led IPEF economic deal
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Why did Putin admit Soviet Union's secret role in Korean War now?
Russia's entry into East Asia power game tests leaders of Seoul, Tokyo in 2024
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What the world can learn from Zelenskyy's not-so-secret weapon
Ukraine's resilient social infrastructure helps repel Russian onslaught
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Japan needs a private-led economy in 2024 to escape political chaos
Tumultuous year of 1989 holds possible lessons for the new year