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    Why Thailand is not a safe place for Asian dissidents – DW – 01/20/2025

    The recent fatal shooting of a Cambodian dissident in Thailand, combined with possible deportations of Uyghur refugees has once again shone a spotlight on Bangkok's failure to protect dissidents and political refugees. Former Cambodian lawmaker Lim Kimya was gunned down on January 7 in Thailand's capital....

    New Zealand-Singapore Defense Relations in a Volatile World – The Diplomat

    2025 will be a special time for relations between New Zealand and Singapore. In August, Singapore will commemorate its 60th year of nation-building and mark 60 years of diplomatic relations with New Zealand. The history between both small states underscores the significance of defense...

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    How Asia can lead in a changing world order

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    Analysis: Chinese politics enters a potentially stormy year

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    Is Indonesia’s Prabowo facing pressure from India to skip Pakistan after New Delhi visit?

    Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s reported cancellation of a trip to Pakistan at India’s urging...

    Trump’s defence pick Pete Hegseth fails Asean test, sparking mockery across Southeast Asia

    Southeast Asians reacted with a mix of laughter, dismay and disbelief at a viral...

    India’s growing rift with Bangladesh echoes its Pakistan tensions

    Once seen as a cornerstone of South Asian diplomacy, the relationship between India and...

    Anwar the statesman? Malaysia’s complex PM steps onto the world stage

    In the complex web of geopolitics, few figures embody the tension between ideals and...

    Malaysia’s Asean chair to-do list, from turmoil to tariffs – and Trump

    Malaysia takes the helm of Asean at a time of see-sawing threats and opportunities,...

    Japan’s top diplomat to visit South Korea to shore up security ties

    TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will travel to South Korea on...

    Why Asia can expect ‘America First’ policy to endure post-Trump 2.0

    The Indo-Pacific could face a more “volatile” future in the long term with the...

    Chinese President Xi Jinping’s possible visits in 2025

    The second category covers Xi’s bilateral visits, usually state visits, to Southeast Asia. By...

    Japan Strengthens Ties in Southeast Asia Amid China’s Growing Influence

    Amid China's increasing regional assertiveness, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba...

    Indonesia Officially Becomes First Southeast Asian Member of BRICS – The Diplomat

    On Monday, Brazil’s government announced that Indonesia has been admitted as a full member...

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