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The shift comes as administration officials struggle to convince the Cuban regime to make major economic and political changes.
May 18, 2026
· 14 min read
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Soldiers claim 19 rebel deaths in “legitimate encounter” last month, but questions linger over the killings in Negros, which included a student leader, a journalist, a local farmer, and others.
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Prashanth Parameswaran joins the Asia Geopolitics podcast to explain how multialignment shapes Southeast Asia’s foreign policy and the region’s strategic importance.
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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A look back at Beijing’s choices for where to stage diplomatic scenes with U.S. presidents – and the changing political narratives.
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Paula Briggs says creative experiences help children feel connected, empowered and engaged, while Nicky Goulder calls for more equal access to creative opportunities across societyThe reported health benefits of engaging…
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Japan and South Korea are seeking to further institutionalize their security, energy, and strategic cooperation – especially after Trump’s trip to Beijing.
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Beneath the summit optics lies the reality that China’s rapid nuclear transformation is increasingly straining extended deterrence and unsettling the United States’ Asian allies.
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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The special budget passed by the Legislative Yuan ends all new domestic defense drone procurement at a critical moment in the industry's development.
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Russia's Sergei Shoigu also said that "a return of third-country military infrastructure to Afghanistan or the deployment of new military facilities in neighboring states" would be "unacceptable."
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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The North Korean leader called for restructuring the army’s training system and reinforcing front-line units along the southern border, as Pyongyang deepens its push to redefine the security landscape of…
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Is a new bill the answer, or just the latest iteration of factional infighting in the ruling MPP?
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Tokyo fears being sidelined again as Washington and Beijing recalibrate their relationship. Call it the “Trump Shock.”
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read