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Asia-Pacific

Thinking twice about that US-China superwar

Imagine a globe-spanning naval battle with both sides interdicting commerce, a collapse in Asian trade, mounting losses, far worse than the current Iran war

New Solomon Islands PM breaks with China, cozies up to the West
Asia-Pacific

New Solomon Islands PM breaks with China, cozies up to the West

Matthew Wale is looking to reduce Beijing's influence over his strategically located Pacific country

The dark-money operation behind China-baiting in the homeland
Asia-Pacific

The dark-money operation behind China-baiting in the homeland

This lobbyist is touting his efforts to restrict Beijing's influence by convincing states they need to restrict land purchases by immigrants

ASEAN Russia
Asia-Pacific

Thanks to Trump, Russia's own 'pivot to Asia' is bearing fruit

Moscow is taking advantage of the opportunities unleashed by the Iran war's impact on the ASEAN states

Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest
Asia-Pacific

Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest

Despite a warm summit between Xi and Kim, there are still significant strategic gaps between the two countries

Strait of Hormuz
Middle East

The Strait of Hormuz to re-open. Now what?

Its closure may have 'permanently altered' the world's economy