Until recently, the "Asian Century" seemed a compelling narrative but now it is not what it used to be. It was supposed to herald a shift in global economic power from the West to the East, driven by ...

Chinese hydroelectric power plans in Tibet threaten to destabilize the Himalayan region’s ecology and politics.

Freedom of worship is tenuous around the globe. The Pew Research Center’s latest annual report found “high” or “very high” levels of government constraints on religion in 59 of the 198 countries and ...

A special envoy to the Caspian Sea region would help counter China, Russia, and Iran—and end the impression that Washington ...

At the top of the world, there is a sea—the remains of one, at least. The summit rocks of Mount Everest, the highest ...

When formulating the parameters of foreign relations with other states, whether far or near, there are several essential factors that need to be considered.

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are closing in on the conclusion of their long-running border dispute. What does the prospect mean ...

Some long-haul flights connecting Europe and Asia are emitting 40% more CO₂ since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February ...

A summit for young leaders in Asia has ended with strong recommendations to empower young people and promote their active ...

A paleontologist journeys through Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago in search of our earliest ancestors, and uncovers how ...

In the Pacific, the Biden administration made a real effort to increase U.S. presence, opening embassies and announcing USAID ...

Between 0.3-3cm/hr of ice pellets are expected in very localised areas of the mountainous region. Maps also show a 200-mile wall of snow up in Scotland for the evening of the 12th, which could add ...