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Indonesia’s defence strategy is in urgent need of a refresh
Indonesia’s National Defence Council is a good step to create more comprehensive defence policies, but more needs to be done ...
South Africa's Tau and Lamola outline strategy to urgently tackle new US tariffs
South Africa unveils a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the impact of new US tariffs, aiming to safeguard its industrial ...
The Diplomat1d
Russia’s Complicated Strategic Frontiers in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is an especially appealing strategic frontier in Moscow’s dream of a multipolar world. But the reality of ...
New Southeast Asia Survey Shows Greater Trust in the U.S. Than China This Year—but There’s a Catch
All major powers—the U.S., China, Japan, the European Union, and India—saw an increase in trust from Southeast Asia this year ...
EU leaders hold their first summit with Central Asian states
The leaders of the European Union and five countries of Central Asia are holding their first summit to discuss ways to boost ...
The Lancet1d
Mobilising national and regional assets and non-state actors for pandemic preparedness
The global health landscape stands at a critical inflection point. Multilateral organisations, including WHO, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and ...
Russia and China both want influence over Central Asia. Could it rupture their friendship?
The Central Asian region is home to approximately 79 million people spread across five nations. It was part of the Soviet ...
Is It Safe to Travel to Southeast Asia Following the Myanmar Earthquake? What to Know and How to Help
Following a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, here's a look at how communities throughout the region—and the ...
Global Finance Magazine2d
Saudi Arabia: The Corporate Bet
The kingdom has made significant strides, crossing key milestones that were once unimaginable: granting women the right to drive and dress freely, legalizing concerts and cinemas, and opening its ...
Al Jazeera2d
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: How much will each country be hit?
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a range of reciprocal tariffs targeting almost all countries that the United States trades with, taking a sledgehammer to Washingtons ...
Poland wants to spend 5% of GDP on defence in 2026, minister says
Poland wants to spend 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence in 2026, Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said ...
CNA2d
A new development that offers luxe waterfront living, excellent connectivity and investment potential
One Marina Gardens will debut as Marina South’s first residential development – blending luxurious waterfront living, prime MRT access, excellent connectivity and strong investment potential.