Japan’s strategic response to energy security and climate crises
Japan, historically burdened by its reliance on energy imports, continues to strategize its energy security in response to various global...
July 27, 2023Section
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Indonesia’s President in China: aiming for investment boost and trade partnership
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, embarked on a trip to China on Thursday with the objective of augmenting the...
July 27, 2023
Opinion: a troubling alliance – Bolivia’s role in Iran’s strategy
(Opinion) Bolivia has often been a surprising headline-maker, from multi-million dollar international drug trafficking and corruption cases to irregular economic...
July 26, 2023
Disputed election results in Cambodia lead to change in leadership
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed concern over the recent Cambodian elections on July...
July 26, 2023
First-time foray: German military’s unprecedented leap into Asia-Pacific alliance
For the first time, the German military will be part of a large-scale exercise in the Asia-Pacific region. From Saturday,...
July 25, 2023
For the first time, the yuan surpasses the dollar in China’s cross-border transactions
China's currency, the yuan, has taken a significant stride in cross-border transactions, for the first time becoming the dominant currency...
July 24, 2023
Nagorno-Karabakh seeks self-determination amid ongoing Azerbaijani blockade
The Nagorno-Karabakh region, predominantly populated by ethnic Armenians but legally part of Azerbaijan, has expressed its determination to continue seeking...
July 24, 2023
Landmark victory or silent coup? Hun Sen’s overwhelming election victory and the question of Cambodia’s democratic future
The Cambodian People's Party (CPP), under Prime Minister Hun Sen's leadership, secured 120 out of 125 parliamentary seats in the...
July 24, 2023
U.S. inflation Reduction Act spurs global electric vehicle industry and challenges China’s dominance
As the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation continues, the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) plays a...
July 23, 2023