China accused of preventing the new LDP leader Takaichi from becoming Japanese PM
When Sanae Takaichi was elected the first woman president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party early this month, she was also expected to be...
Will Indonesia Consider Security Ties with North Korea?
Whether framed as coincidence or careful arrangement, October 2025 offered a moment of surprising symbolism in Indonesia-North Korea relations. Pyongyang marked its 80th Workers’...
Mongolian Prime Minister Zandanshatar Resigns After Just Four Months in Office
Mongolia has faced persistent political instability in recent years, with frequent cabinet reshuffles and public anger over corruption and economic stagnation. The country’s semi-parliamentary...
Xi Calls for More Women in Power as China Faces Gender Gap in Leadership
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for greater participation of women in politics and national governance, saying gender equality must be “truly internalised”...
Weaponizing the Supply Chain: Inside China’s New Rare Earth Export Restrictions
Beijing Tightens Grip on Critical Minerals:
As Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a landmark meeting later this month, China has announced comprehensive...
The message of the visit to North Korea that Vietnam wants to send to major countries
The official visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam from October 9–11,...
Adopting a Strategic Ambiguity Doctrine for South Korea Amidst Rising Tensions
Amidst the growing U.S. rift with various allies in Europe and even the Indo-Pacific, such as Japan and Australia, South Korea must reassess its...
China’s Ambition for the Sea of Japan (East Sea): A Distant Dream?
The Sino-Russian Joint Statement in May 2024 generated considerable media excitement. In the agreement, Moscow pledged its support to Beijing in conducting constructive dialogue...
Japan Set to Appoint Its First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi’s Rise and What Comes Next
Japan is on the verge of a historic political shift as Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and long-time Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) member, is...
The Symbolism and Spectacle of Ishiba’s Final Days in Office
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation in September 2025 brought to an end one of the shortest and most embattled premierships in modern Japanese politics....