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The US Gauges Change in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a fulcrum
Nov 26 • 
Philip Bowring
Trump–Xi and Strategic Recalibration
The phone call and implications for the Indo-Pacific
Nov 25
Philippines’ Pig Butchering Poster Girl Gets Life in Prison
Onetime small town mayor Alice Guo sentenced under anti-trafficking laws
Nov 20 • 
John Berthelsen
Bangladesh Deals With Aftermath of Hasina Death Sentence
February elections in jeopardy from possible violence, analysts say
Nov 19
Marcos Cashiers Aides in Attempt to Contain Scandal
Political foe Sarah Duterte seeks to capitalize as crowds take to the streets
Nov 17
Today Trump Is Talking to a Different North Korea
The DPRK of 2025 is fundamentally different – and far more dangerous – than when Trump last met Kim Jong Un
Nov 14
Sabah Party Shakes State Polls With Sudden Exit From Anwar Coalition
Exit won’t directly affect Anwar coalition but complicates governing
Nov 13
Behind the National Hero Title for Suharto
Prabowo sparks storm of controversy
Nov 11
Two Powerful Women Head Differing Taiwan Political Movements
Opposition KMT party chairwoman prays for China’s No. 1 spy and cozies up to Putin
Nov 11
100 Days After Marcos Calls For Reform in Scandal, Nobody’s Jailed
An angry nature continues to expose Philippine greed
Nov 10
The Symbolism of Gift-Giving Diplomacy
It’s what it means to the people back home
Nov 8
The Post-Presidency Storm Around Joko Widodo
Former president vulnerable in a new order
Nov 7
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