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The downfall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady'
Daughter of country's independence hero became an authoritarian ruler
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What does North Korea have in store for the next U.S. president?
Pyongyang couches hopes for better ties in hard-line rhetoric
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How China's peace diplomacy could endanger global stability
Beijing prioritizes showcasing its power over achieving lasting peace
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OECD or BRICS? Key members' differences might weaken ASEAN unity
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand all pursue different 'diversification' strategies
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Olympic boxing gender controversy reveals danger of speculation
Algerian and Taiwanese athletes have been unfairly subject to slander and defamation
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Can 'boring' leaders save the world from populism?
After Keir Starmer's win, Kamala Harris and Fumio Kishida face critical votes at home
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North Korea faces limits of economic boon from Russia 'alliance'
For Moscow, long-term partnership with Pyongyang may have little upside
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South China Sea emerges as critical flashpoint in U.S.-China rivalry
Race for influence in key waterway leads to discord at ASEAN meeting
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Would Trump defend Taiwan?
Former U.S. president may see issue simply as leverage in China talks
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Xi may see second Trump term creating opening on Taiwan
Trump win seen challenging Beijing in short term but potentially helping in long run
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Japan, U.S., South Korea must face lingering issues from Camp David
Historic 2023 summit left several key military and other matters unresolved
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How political turmoil in France could affect Asia
Rise of NATO skeptics poses a potential threat to security in the Indo-Pacific
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Japan needs a balanced China strategy free from historical burdens
U.S., France, Germany replace Japan as Chinese contacts amid Tokyo-Beijing tensions
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From U.S. to Japan, unpopular leaders cast shadow on global economy
Reform, not protectionism, is key as political headwinds mount
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Russia woos Global South in push for new world order
Gambit to curb Western influence hinges on outcome of Ukraine war
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Is Vietnam's anti-corruption drive a disguised power grab?
Concerns grow that President To Lam may become Putin-style dictator
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Is the China-Russia friendship facade set to crumble?
A Donald Trump comeback in the U.S. would further fray Beijing-Moscow ties
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In Japan, higher prices for foreign visitors come with caveats
Two-tier system could signal national decline while creating tourism backlash
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Modi 3.0: Might a 'leapfrogging' strategy lead India astray again?
Policies focused on top tiers have long plagued nation's manufacturing and job market
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How Europe's tilt to the right will affect Asian democracies
U.S. allies in the region should bolster ties with Poland and the Baltics
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What fuels Thai ex-PM Thaksin's drive to broker peace in Myanmar?
Former populist leader seems eager to remake his image for political gain
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China-Russia-Iran-North Korea axis heightens the risk of WWIII
Simultaneous conflicts in Europe and Asia could become tomorrow's nightmare
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China, Japan vie for influence over Southeast Asia's decarbonization
Beijing's Belt and Road could put dent in Tokyo's direct investment efforts
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Singapore summit highlights quasi-war atmosphere looming over Asia
China turns down Zelenskyy offer to meet at Shangri-La Dialogue
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Can the world learn lessons from Sarajevo's history of war?
Bosnia-Herzegovina's slow healing from civil war holds significance for current conflicts