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Bangladesh and Pakistan Are Changing South Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape
Their growing alliance will not bring stability to the region. Rather, it will raise the geopolitical temperature and provoke ...
From Trump to tech titans, geopolitical traps await Southeast Asia
The US-China tech war and politicisation of tech firms are narrowing options for wary regional players As Donald Trump ...
Malaysia’s Anwar urges Asean not to ‘single out’ Beijing over South China Sea tensions at Davos
Anwar's statement at the World Economic Forum emphasises the need to balance strong relations with China while addressing ...
ASEAN tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority
Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil ...
asiapacificreport.nz14d
Samoa’s political future hangs in balance with Fiame leadership challenge
Ami COMMENTARY: By Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson and Junior S. Ami With just over a year left in her tenure as Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa faces a political upheaval threatening a ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore14d
Kumbh Mela: India's political parties see world's largest religious event as outreach opportunity
The Maha Kumbh Mela in India is seen by political parties as an opportunity for outreach. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is working to win over hearts and minds, with 400 ...
India.com14d
Is South Asia’s map about to change? India, China in tension after Arakan Army’s occupation of Myanmar-Bangladesh border, can impact…
The political landscape has been impacted by ... junta could reshape not just Myanmar but also the geopolitical map of South Asia, with direct implications for Bangladesh, India, and China.
Politico Europe16d
The delicate task of Syria’s political transition
However, HTS didn’t recognize independent political parties in Idlib, and stifled dissent, curtailing and hindering the activities of journalists and critics. The group also maintained tight control ...
TMCnet16d
Allianz Risk Barometer 2025: Cyber Top Business Risk as Climate Change Hits Record High
Despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty in the Middle East, Ukraine and Southeast Asia, Political risks and violence drop one place to #9 year-on-year, albeit with the same share of ...
Morningstar16d
Allianz Risk Barometer 2025: Cyber Top Business Risk as Climate Change Hits Record High
Despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty in the Middle East, Ukraine and Southeast Asia, Political risks and violence drop one place to #9 year-on-year, albeit with the same share of ...
scmp.com17d
Trump’s defence pick Pete Hegseth fails Asean test, sparking mockery across Southeast Asia
Pete Hegseth, a veteran of the Army National Guard and a Fox News host with no diplomatic or administrative experience, was asked how many countries are in Asean – the Association of Southeast ...
devdiscourse17d
The Rising Threat of the Shadow Fleet: Unregulated Oil Tankers Endanger Maritime Safety and Environment
The growth of unregulated oil tankers, known as the shadow fleet, poses increasing risks to maritime safety and the environment. These ships, often used by countries facing sanctions like Russia, Iran ...