Archive - Asia Sentinel

A Wary Nepal Readies For Polls Amid Heavy Security

Massive 2025 riots generate new politics

11 mins ago

Hong Kong ‘Justice’ For Activists

Hardly Commonwealth jurisprudence

15 hrs ago • Our Correspondent

India’s Cheap Russian Oil Era Narrows

Russian crude in India’s imports mix slips to new level

Mar 2

Iran Might Look Like an Easy Target. It’s Not.

A veteran foreign correspondent totals up the odds in Iran

Mar 1

What’s at Stake in The US-Israel War on Iran?

Remaking the Middle East will come at a cost

Mar 1

February 2026

ADB’s New Approach to Mining Risks Fueling Conflict

Bank shifts stance to greenlight to extraction of critical minerals

Feb 27

Thailand Plans Entertainment Complex Without Thaksin’s Casino

The dream that failed

Feb 27 • John Berthelsen

Is ASEAN Changing its Tune on Myanmar?

Hints of possible review

Feb 26

Cyber Fraud Extends Across the Globe, FATF Says

International cybercrime prevention group seeks ways to prevent fraud

Feb 25 • Our Correspondent

Washington Should Engage India Amid China-India Thaw, Hearing Told

Conflict between Asian giants not inevitable but unease remains

Feb 25

The Transactional Value of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

In Asia, it’s all about access, particularly over trade

Feb 24 • John Berthelsen

Japan Shouldn’t Trade Its Proven Soft Power for Militarism

Sanae Takaichi risks squandering Japan’s strategic capital

Feb 24

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