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- President To Lam Shatters Vietnam’s Collective Leadership Tradition with China-Style Consolidation of Power
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Politics
Vietnam’s National Assembly has unanimously elected Communist Party General Secretary To Lam as the nation’s State President, concentrating the two most powerful roles in a single...
- Diplomatic Denial: The Political Fallout Following Prime Minister Hun Manet’s Disavowal of Alleged Scamming Figure Chen Zhi
Published: Feb 27, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
The Cambodian government is facing renewed international scrutiny as Prime Minister Hun Manet maintains a stance of ignorance regarding the alleged illicit activities of prominent...
- Cambodia Issues Formal Denial Over Alleged Grenade Attack on Thai Border Forces
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
The Cambodian government has officially rejected allegations made by Thai military officials claiming that Cambodian forces launched a grenade at Thai troops stationed along the sh...
- Global Britain in the East: Evaluating the UK’s Strategic Pivot to the Indo-Pacific
Published: Feb 24, 2026
Section: Politics
The United Kingdom is entering a decisive phase of its Indo-Pacific "tilt," seeking to solidify its role as a permanent maritime and economic partner in Asia. By leveraging its ent...
- Naypyitaw Sets March Dates for Assembly as Military Consolidates Post-Coup Rule
Published: Feb 24, 2026
Section: Politics
Myanmar’s military junta has announced that the newly formed parliament will officially convene in mid-March 2026, following a three-phase election cycle that concluded in January....
- Thai Naval Forces Intercept Cambodian Vessel in Contested Gulf Waters
Published: Feb 23, 2026
Section: Politics
The Royal Thai Navy has seized a Cambodian fishing boat and detained its five-member crew for allegedly encroaching into Thai territorial waters. The incident occurred within the O...