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BJP’s East India Poll Wins Raise Bangla Hackles
Mixed reactions to historic election victory in West Bengal
7 hrs ago
Amid Canadian fears of Chinese influence, Canadian ex-Mountie acquitted of acting for Beijing
Canadian intelligence warns of Chinese interference, but Canadian senator says fears of Chinese interference harm innocent Canadians
16 hrs ago
Indonesia’s Confusing Economic Turn
Indonesia was described as becoming harder to read and riskier to trust
May 20
Managed Rivalry: What “Constructive Strategic Stability” Really Means for US–China Relations
Behind the Trump–Xi summit rhetoric lies a new framework for managing long-term US–China rivalry without open conflict
May 19
In Beijing summit, Trump got what he wanted on Iran, and Xi got what he wanted on Taiwan
Trump spoke against Taiwan independence; China agrees with US that Hormuz Strait must be reopen and Iran should not have nuclear weapons
May 18
Taiwanese non-pundit people express mixed feelings about Trump-Xi meeting
Some fear “Silicon Shield” will not help against dangers from within
May 18
When China’s Appetite Reshaped a Region
A four-part series revisits how demand, development, and expansion quietly redrew the region’s environmental and geopolitical map.
May 17
Gunfire in the Senate: How the Philippines’ Political War Turned Violent
A senator’s escape and chaotic Senate standoff have intensified the country’ political crisis ahead of 2028
May 15
ASEAN May be Swapping One Energy Dependence for Another
‘Battery power’ takes on a new meaning
May 14
Chinese, US Investment in Global South Not Always Welcome
Chinese deals in US, Europe fall due to anti-China hostility but rise sharply in Global South
May 13
End of Brotherhood: The Gulf’s Cold War Has Begun
Emirates jumps ship
May 12
Gulf’s Mini States in The Spotlight
Iran conflict sparks strains between local players with moneybags
May 11 • Philip Bowring
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