Asia-Pacific
Iran war could cripple the 'Yuxi Circle' or 55% of world population
This includes the Indian subcontinent, China, Japan, the Koreas, and all the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN
March 24, 2026
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Asia-Pacific
The Supreme Court did Trump a favor in Southeast Asia
Striking down IEEPA tariffs gives Washington a chance to rebuild trust, if the president doesn’t try for new workarounds
March 02, 2026
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New US Army force deployed to Philippines
This signals an expanding American footprint and risk of being pulled into tensions with China
February 03, 2026
Asia-Pacific
South Korea isn't crazy about US-led anti-China bloc
Leaders there, and the public, remain deeply wary of supporting American military operations beyond the peninsula — especially over Taiwan
December 08, 2025
Asia-Pacific
US stirring up more trouble in China-Philippines naval clash
Two recent incidents in the South China Sea highlight the potential for a real crisis and Washington is not helping
August 25, 2025
QiOSK
China, Philippines both plant flag on reef, escalating Maritime tussle
Washington will need to nuance its response as it gets drawn in as Manila’s treaty ally
April 28, 2025
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