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Trump-Xi Summit: Heavy of Vibes, Light on Substance Good feelings were on display, but there was no real movement on the many areas of friction.

What’s Behind Australia’s New $42 Million in Assistance to Ukraine? Canberra’s desire to learn from Kyiv is a sign of enormous respect and its pledge to ongoing support an expression of Australia's support for the Ukrainian cause.

Pakistan’s Punitive Gamble in Afghanistan: An Open War With No End in Sight The Afghan Taliban have little incentive to accede to Islamabad’s demands.

The Promises the Afghanistan War Left Behind Five years after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the relationships built over 20 years of war still matter.

Thailand’s Independent Institutions Have Lost All Credibility The institutions created by the “People’s Constitution” of 1997 have become tools of the country's political and economic elite.

Vietnam, Canada Announce Establishment of Strategic Partnership As middle powers reliant on international order that is in a state of disarray, Hanoi and Ottawa believe they have a lot to gain from deeper collaboration.

Bangladesh’s Youth-led NCP Struggles for an Independent Identity in Jamaat’s Shadow As part of a Jamaat-led alliance, the NCP secured a place in parliament. However, it needs to prove it is an independent force.

Cambodian Authorities Investigating Scamming Sites Linked to Sanctioned Tycoons, Senior Official Says Phnom Penh is trying to address criticisms that the current anti-scam campaign is more about reputation management than full accountability.

Can a Network of Miniature Sponge Cities Help Central Asia Curb Climate Change? In lieu of decisive regulatory action and funding, much of the work of adapting to new climate realities falls on individual gardeners and cooperatives.

The Story of Bhutan’s UN Membership 55 years ago, Bhutan joined the United Nations – with a rare show of support from bitter rivals.