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    Who’s the politician at the center of latest China influence scandal?

    An Arcadia City Council member is the fiancée of a man charged by federal prosecutors this week with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government by attempting to influence local politicians, according to court records and interviews.The personal relationship between Eileen...

    Emerging Russian Firm Takes Place of Sanctioned Lender in Central Asia – The Diplomat

    A Russian firm set up in March 2022 that now boasts $588 million in assets on its balance sheet has emerged as a major financial backer in Central Asia after replacing the sanctioned Russian development bank VEB.RF in a series of transactions. Financial records outline...

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    India reopens Pyongyang embassy in ‘strategic decision’ to monitor Korean peninsula: experts

    India’s reopening of its embassy in North Korea marks a strategic recalibration of New...

    Who’s Afraid of a ‘Cambodia Spring’? – The Diplomat

    It’s disappointing when a journalist’s general knowledge extends a decade at most. A few...

    EVEN AS THE MULTIPLE CRISIS DEEPENS IN ASIA, SOCIAL MOVEMENTS ADVANCE THE STRUGGLE FOR ALTERNATIVES

    Focus on the Global South December 2024   The so-called ‘Asian century’ is a veritable jumble of...

    Geopolitical Implications and Beyond – The Diplomat

    The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the implications...

    Philippine military upgrade but no mutual defence: pros and cons of Manila-Tokyo deal

    The Philippine Senate’s approval of a military access agreement with Japan reflects Manila’s efforts...

    Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake chooses India for his first overseas trip – is China a factor?

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    Dance performance addresses fraught politics around South Asian heritage

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    Where Are Southeast Asia’s ‘Cosmopolitan’ Leaders? – The Diplomat

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    India plays catch-up to influence Myanmar as China’s clout over junta and rebels grows

    China’s involvement in mediating a peace deal between Myanmar’s rebel groups and the ruling...

    Will AI enhance or undermine Asia’s elections?

    Across Asia, the rise of artificial intelligence is posing a dilemma for democracy. From...

    The Taxman Cometh in Southeast Asia – The Diplomat

    The last several years have seen a raft of tax increases across Southeast Asia....

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    Who’s the politician at the center of latest China influence scandal?

    An Arcadia City Council member is the fiancée of a man charged by...