Why Does Cambodia Target Their Environmentalists?
Cambodian court jails 10 Mother Nature activists for 6-8 years in blow to civil society.
Category Asia
How the North – South Corridor is Saving Russia?
Russia's economy stays afloat despite sanctions, thanks to trade with China, India, Iran, and allies via North-South corridor.
How Thailand is Helping Myanmar’s Junta Hold on to Power
Myanmar military's financial ties with Thailand revealed in UN report, as junta adapts to sanctions
Is Kazakhstan Imitating Russia by Targeting Critics
Kazakhstan's politics closely aligned with Russia, despite attempts to improve international image. Targeting critics, including opposition figure Aydos Sadykov, raises concerns about democratic practices and potential sanctions.
How Imminent is the Israel-Lebanon War?
Israel's border with Lebanon poses a heavy risk due to the presence of the Palestinian population and the terrorist organization Hezbollah, leading to a possible escalation of war between Israel and Lebanon.
Vladimir Putin bolsters his relationship with North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea for a summit with Kim Jong-un, marking his first visit to the country since 2000. The meeting aims to deepen their relationship, which has strengthened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Netanyahu to Gain More Power by Dissolving War Cabinet
Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves Israel's war cabinet, strengthening his control over the conflict in Gaza and Hezbollah.
How Beijing’s New Trespass Laws Will Affect the South China Sea?
China's new trespass law in the South China Sea allows detention of foreigners for up to 60 days without trial, escalating tensions with neighboring countries like the Philippines, which has stepped up patrols in response.
South Korea Joins the Race for Minerals in Central Asia
Central Asia's mineral wealth attracts global powers; South Korea's "K-Silk Road" aims to tap it.
What’s Happening Between Modi and the RSS?
India's general election results show a surprising dip in support for Narendra Modi's BJP, with some attributing the decline to a rift between the BJP and its parent organization, the RSS.
