Reimagining South Asia
The writer says that the combination of climate change and conflict politics is fast turning the region into one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints.
Region
Where is President Prabowo, the peacemaker?: The Jakarta Post
Not only does Indonesia have the experience and the diplomatic skills to serve as peace mediators, it also understands the region and the people much better.
Displaced Cambodians flee again, and again, as Thai-Cambodia conflict continues
De-escalation seems unlikely as Thailand gears up for a snap election on Feb 8 and there is more to be gained from continuing than resolving the conflict, experts say.
India charges Pakistan-based militant groups, six men over Kashmir tourist attack
Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot The Resistance Front (TRF) were charged for their alleged role in "planning, facilitating, and executing the Pahalgam…
China to impose sanctions on former head of Japan’s self-defence forces, who serves as adviser to Taiwan’s executive branch
Iwasaki is prohibited from entering China and trading or working with groups or individuals within the country, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
Vietnamese, Philippine foreign ministers exchange views on bilateral cooperation, Cambodia-Thailand conflict
The officials agreed to further step up cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, digital transformation, agriculture, and maritime and ocean cooperation.
India rejects Dhaka’s claim that Awami League members based in India are plotting ‘anti-Bangladesh activities’
The MEA said India expected that the interim Government of Bangladesh would take all necessary measures for ensuring internal law and order, including for the purpose of holding…
Chinese forces ‘harass’ Philippine fishing vessels; 3 injured
The harassment by the combined forces of at least five China Coast Guard ships and several Chinese maritime militia vessels started around noon on Friday and lasted for three…
Thailand doubles down on fight against Cambodia, rebuffing US President Trump’s ceasefire claims
Cambodia accused Thailand of escalating attacks, bombing civilian areas. Malaysia has proposed an ASEAN Observer Team, supported by US satellite monitoring.
China-Japan tensions ripple into K-pop, as Japanese members sidelined from events in China
In recent weeks, multiple concerts and fan events featuring Japanese artists or multinational K-pop groups with Japanese members have been canceled in China.