From Cannabis Crusader to Premier: The Rise of Anutin Charnvirakul
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Thailand’s politics have long been defined by clashes between populist parties linked to Thaksin Shinawatra and the conservative establishment, resulting in multiple coups and...
France’s Political Crisis Explained
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France has been mired in political instability since President Emmanuel Macron’s snap parliamentary elections in 2024 left the National Assembly fragmented. His ruling alliance...
Veterans Drive Europe’s Defence Tech Boom Amid Ukraine War – Analysis
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The war in Ukraine and NATO’s increased military spending have accelerated Europe’s defence technology sector, bringing in record investment. Unlike the U.S., Europe traditionally...
ExxonMobil Weighs Exit from European Chemical Plants
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Europe’s chemical industry has been under heavy strain since the 2022 energy crisis. U.S. tariffs and rising competition from cheaper Chinese imports have made...
China’s Weapons Parade Underscores Deterrence Message
BackgroundChina has been rapidly modernizing its military as part of Xi Jinping’s goal of building a “world-class” armed force. Its strategy emphasizes deterrence, technological...
Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Defies State Authority in Government Reshuffle
BackgroundBosnia and Herzegovina is divided into two entities under the Dayton peace accords: the Serb Republic (Republika Srpska) and the Federation shared by Bosniaks...
Inside Indonesia’s Wave of Anger
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Indonesia has seen some of its worst violence in decades, posing the toughest test yet for President Prabowo Subianto just 10 months into his...
Russia signs up to vast new China pipeline but price unclear
BackgroundRussia and China have deepened their energy partnership since Western sanctions hit Moscow over the Ukraine war. The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline has...
Who Is Vying to Form Thailand’s Next Government?
Thailand is facing renewed political uncertainty following the dismissal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on August 29 for an ethics violation. Her removal has...
China’s Xi, Russia’s Putin Share Vision for New Global Order at Security Forum
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a Eurasian political, economic and security bloc, has become a key platform for China and Russia to promote alternatives...