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Japan’s Delicate Foreign Policy Balancing Act
Trump’s capture of the Venezuelan president and his fiery rhetoric toward Greenland create a particularly difficult conundrum
Jan 16
Malaysia Weathers Another Military Scandal
Procurement bribery allegations and a ‘ye-ye culture’
Jan 16 • John Berthelsen
Without Judicial Independence, Financial Centers Are an Illusion
Lessons for Vietnam
Jan 15
Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade Pact Hangs in Balance
Criticisms against Anwar mask his achievements
Jan 15
The Cost if US Intervenes in Iran
Worst-case scenario
Jan 15
Taiwan’s Probable Risk Scenario Shifts to Potential Blitzkrieg
Shock and awe across the Strait rather than blockade
Jan 14
Indonesia’s Gojek Founder's Trial Assailed as Political
Did business luminary cross prickly president?
Jan 13 • Our Correspondent
Venezuela’s China Oil Trade Enters New, Painful Phase
US Gulf Coast refiners could benefit
Jan 13
Chen Zhi Extradition Removes a Thorn in Beijing’s Flesh
Cambodian-Chinese scam boss’s removal reflects internal rift in Cambodian government
Jan 12
Low Turnout in Second Phase of Myanmar’s ‘Sham’ Election
Meanwhile, opportunist neighbors seek business ties with junta
Jan 12
China Coast Guard Presence Near Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands Reaches Record High in 2025
Japan’s Coast Guard is on high alert as China seeks to irreversibly alter the status quo
Jan 10
Papua’s Powerless Autonomy
Indonesia state increases funds, but power and justice remain elusive
Jan 10
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