Asia
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PLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away
The United States quietly pulls its most precious military assets away from the coasts of Asia. Consequently, they are falling back to places like Guam in Micronesia, a US island territory…
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Nikkei and KOSPI Reach Historic Milestones Amid Semiconductor Boom and Geopolitical Relief
A Historic Day for Asian Capital Markets East Asian equity markets achieved unprecedented landmarks as Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average closed above the 70,000 mark and South Korea’s KOSPI…
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AIIB head Zou Jiayi on why multilateralism is an ‘infrastructure of global trust’
Nations across Asia desperately need resilient infrastructure, digital connectivity, and climate adaptation tools. According to Zou Jiayi, these pressing needs are colliding with rising borrowing costs and strained public budgets.…
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Japan’s declining economic dominance in Asia: A shift in regional power
One of the most significant transformations in the global economy over the past three decades has been the decline of Japan’s economic dominance in Asia and the rise of China…
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Joint Statement on the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
Japan recently hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo from June 8 to June 9, 2026. The high-level strategic talks…
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Southeast Asia Turns Toward Nuclear Energy Amid Growing Energy Security Concerns
As southeast Asian economies continue to expand, governments across the region are seeking reliable and sustainable energy sources capable of supporting long-term economic growth. Considering nuclear energy as part of…
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Armenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’
Armenia’s parliamentary election has become a defining moment in the country’s post-Soviet history. What is at stake extends far beyond party politics. Voters are effectively deciding how Armenia should position…
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Xi Jinping’s North Korea Visit Highlights China’s Strategic Role in Northeast Asia
Xi Jinping Returns to Pyongyang Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit North Korea next week, marking his first trip to Pyongyang since 2019. The visit comes at a…
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‘Unpredictable and extreme’: Asia braces for El Niño
El Niño is becoming increasingly difficult to predict as climate change alters the oceanic and atmospheric conditions that shape its development. Scientists have long relied on established climate patterns to…
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Taiwan Opposition Leader’s U.S. Visit Highlights Cross-Strait Tensions
Taiwan’s Opposition Reaches Washington Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s Kuomintang, is beginning a two-week visit to the United States with a message focused on peace and stability across the Taiwan…
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APEC Sees Slower Growth as Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures Rise
Slower Growth in the Asia-Pacific The Asia-Pacific region continues to show economic resilience, but growth is expected to slow in the coming years. According to the APEC Policy Support Unit,…
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The Nuclear Pivot: Security and Energy in a Post-Globalized Asia
The Transition from Extended Deterrence to Strategic Autonomy By early 2026, the geopolitical landscape in Asia has been fundamentally altered by the Iran war and the perceived overextension of U.S.…
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The Iran War is Causing Energy Chaos in Asia
Global Energy Shock First, the war has disrupted global energy markets, pushing oil prices near $95 despite reserve releases aimed at stabilizing prices. Moreover, attacks on key oil and gas…
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Asia After America
En: Think TanksHow U.S. Strategy Failed—and Ceded the Advantage to China Zack Cooper | Foreign Affairs, March/April 2026 The concept of Asia After America reflects growing concern that U.S. strategic missteps have…
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Tracking Trump’s Trade Deals
Redefining U.S. Trade Policy Since early 2025, sweeping tariff threats sparked a global rush to negotiate new trade arrangements with the United States. Instead of implementing high tariffs, baseline rates…
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Gambling to develop: A small, landlocked economy takes the plunge
Ambitious Growth Strategy Through Energy and Digital Assets Bhutan is pursuing an unusually bold development strategy that blends hydropower expansions, high-value tourism, and cryptocurrency innovation for faster growth and new…
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Asia Leads the Digital Currency and Payment Revolution
En: APEC/PECCBy Sayuri Shirai The global financial system is undergoing a profound transformation. Currently, Asia has established itself as the primary engine of this change. The region is leading the transition…
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Cooperación económica e integración como base para elevar los estándares de vida de Asia
En: APEC/PECCEn un análisis reciente, el profesor Jeffrey D. Sachs sostiene que el éxito de Asia no se debe al aislamiento. Por el contrario, su crecimiento nace de una profunda cooperación…
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Digital Trade, AI and Online Safety in Focus at Asia – Pacific Policy Discussion
En: APEC/PECCShaping Digital Trade and Cross – Border Commerce Across the Asia-Pacific region, policymakers convened in Guangzhou to tackle rapid digital transformation affecting trade, economics productivity and social wellbeing. This gathering…