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Pakistan US-Iran talks
Middle East

Can Pakistan mediate war while opening trade routes to Tehran?

The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.

Indonesia stock exchange
Middle East

Trump's ‘move fast and break things’ war slams into economy

South Asian and Gulf countries may get hit particularly hard, mostly on energy, remittances, and agriculture. Here's how.

Rodrigo Duterte
Asia-Pacific

How the US bankrolled Duterte's alleged crimes against humanity

The former Philippine president awaits trial for his brutal war on drugs. He waged it with our help

Modi’s surprise setback will mean little to India’s foreign policy
Asia-Pacific

Modi’s surprise setback will mean little to India’s foreign policy

Ties with the US may however enter a period of some discord, especially if Biden is re-elected

Pakistan's democracy hanging by a thread
Middle East

Pakistan's democracy hanging by a thread

As Shehbaz Sharif is sworn in as new PM, a growing chorus in Congress is calling on Biden to investigate allegations of election fraud

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Asia-Pacific

Blinken China policy speech: Nothing new to see here

The Secretary's remarks were a rehash of old statements and the usual mixed messages about US competition with Beijing.