China Expands Civil Administration on South China Sea Outposts

China has taken another step toward strengthening administrative presence in the South China Sea by initiating recruitment for civil service roles on several disputed islands and reefs. The move involves hiring community level personnel tasked with supporting daily administration across outposts in the

South Korea Signals Balanced Reset in Regional Diplomacy

South Korea’s recent back to back engagements with China and Japan point to a deliberate effort to recalibrate regional relationships at a time of heightened geopolitical strain in Northeast Asia. President Lee Jae Myung’s visits underscored a policy approach centered on pragmatism, seeking

Australia’s Shrinking Asia Capability and the Cost of Losing Regional Fluency

A Growing Gap Between Australia and Its Region Australia’s ability to engage effectively with Asia is facing a quiet but serious decline. As the country’s economic and security future becomes ever more intertwined with its region, fewer Australians are equipped with the language

South Korea’s Lee Jae myung to Visit China in Bid to Steady Economic Ties and Address Nuclear Issues

South Korean President Lee Jae myung is set to travel to China next week on a high level visit aimed at easing economic tensions and strengthening dialogue on regional security, as Seoul works to balance its relationship with Beijing while maintaining close ties

Bangladeshi Politician’s Threat Toward India’s Northeast Escalates Diplomatic Tensions

Relations between Bangladesh and India have come under renewed strain after a senior Bangladeshi opposition politician made remarks threatening to shelter separatist groups targeting India’s northeast. The comments, framed as retaliation for alleged Indian interference in Bangladesh’s electoral process, have deepened an already