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Asia-Pacific

Central Asia: The blind spot Trump can't afford to ignore

From energy resources to economic growth, the region holds key assets for US foreign policy, trade, and security interests

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Asia-Pacific

No, Mauritius isn't planning to 'give' US base at Diego Garcia to China

Biden can put these baseless smears to bed by finalizing the treaty before he leaves

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Asia-Pacific

Competing 'nationalisms' led to shocking showdown in Seoul

This zero-sum left-right confrontation does not bode well for Korea’s future.

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QiOSK

Fearing his enemies, South Korea's Yoon declares martial law

After 22 impeachment attempts, the embattled president likely thinks this radical course is warranted. But it just may backfire on him.

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QiOSK

Diplomacy Watch: Will South Korea give weapons to Ukraine?

Deeper Russian-North Korea ties appears to be bringing Seoul and Kyiv closer

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Asia-Pacific

How Trump’s dump on de-dollarization affects BRICS

The new president is just one of the challenges facing the bloc, which desperately wants to get out from under the West’s thumb