Taiwan, a self-governing island in Asia, is not only famous for its dominance in the global semiconductor sector but can now also call itself a submarine-maker after it unveiled its first underwater vessel on Thursday. The submarine, named “Hai Kun” in Mandarin and “Narwhal”
After debuting at the United Nations General Assembly, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin must get to work on foreign policy issues, not least Myanmar, says Bangkok-based journalist Jitsiree Thongnoi.
Polarization Indicator: Fragmentation of global trade continues David Woo breaks down data pointing to a noticeable decrease in direct trade between China and major developed economies such as the US, Japan, and Germany, as well as diminishing short-term, geopolitical risks,
In the past few days, there has been a steady stream of ethnic Armenians fleeing the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijan launched a 24-hour assault on the Armenian enclave, which is surrounded by Azerbaijani territory, on September 19 and, following a ceasefire
The International Monetary Fund’s June 2023 assessment of Indonesia’s export ban policy has reignited debate on Indonesia’s downstream industrial policy. Advocates emphasize its substantial impact on export revenues and value addition, while critics pinpoint the fiscal cost
A well-respected Israeli think tank, the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), has proposed that Israel ask for a security treaty with the United States. The proposal is in an editorial form and has no signatures attached to it. Therefore it isn’t clear if the
A child rights advocate has also urged the Malaysian authorities to strengthen investigation procedures, increase support for survivors and ensure timely prosecution.