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- Strategic Anchor: Why Sri Lanka has Become India’s Most Reliable Partner in an Unstable South Asian Neighborhood
Published: Feb 27, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
A recent analysis by The Diplomat identifies Sri Lanka as India’s "best and maybe last" friend in South Asia, reflecting a profound shift in regional geopolitics as of early 2026....
- Conservative Coalition Consolidates Authority in Thailand Following 2026 Snap Elections
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
Thailand’s conservative political factions have emerged from the 2026 snap elections with a significantly strengthened mandate, successfully consolidating their grip on the nation’...
- Tragic Death of Pro Democracy Activist Casts Shadow Over National Assembly Elections in Laos
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
The 2026 National Assembly elections in Laos, conducted under a single party system, have been marred by the reported death of a prominent pro democracy activist. Local reports and...
- 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...
- Controversial Influencer Nick Adams Reportedly Removed from Consideration for US Ambassador to Malaysia
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
In a significant shift for the current administration’s diplomatic appointments, reports surfaced on February 26, 2026, indicating that Nick Adams has been dropped as the nominee f...
- North Korea's Ninth Party Congress: Kim Jong Un Orchestrates Major Personnel and Policy Shift
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
In February 2026, North Korea convened its Ninth Party Congress, a pivotal event marked by a sweeping reorganization of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). Kim Jong Un utiliz...
- Washington Issues Formal Rebuke to Kyiv After Strikes on Caspian Pipeline Infrastructure
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
The United States government has officially rebuked Ukraine following a series of drone strikes targeting the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) infrastructure. Washington expressed...
- Myanmar Military Regime Schedules First Parliamentary Session for Mid-March After Widely Rejected Polls
Published: Feb 25, 2026
Section: Politics
Myanmar's military junta has officially announced that the newly elected parliament will convene in the capital, Naypyitaw, starting March 16, 2026. This marks the first parliament...
- The French Playbook: A Strategic Roadmap for Reducing India’s Military Dependency on Russian Defense Systems
Published: Feb 25, 2026
Section: Politics
As Western nations seek to distance India from its historical defense ties with Russia, policy experts are pointing to France as a successful model for strategic engagement. The "F...
- AUKUS Security Pact Advances as British Nuclear-Powered Submarine Makes Strategic Arrival in Australia
Published: Feb 25, 2026
Section: Politics
The AUKUS security partnership has achieved a significant operational milestone with the arrival of a British Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine at HMAS Stirling in Western Aus...
- U.S. Faces Growing Pressure to Replace Creative Diplomacy With Concrete Action on Hong Kong Status
Published: Feb 25, 2026
Section: Politics
A new policy analysis argues that the United States must move beyond symbolic gestures and "creative" rhetoric to address the deteriorating political situation in Hong Kong. The re...
- Hindutva Groups in India Implement Unofficial Valentine’s Day Bans via Public Patrols and Social Coercion
Published: Feb 25, 2026
Section: Pop Culture
In February 2026, right wing Hindutva groups across several Indian states intensified campaigns against Valentine’s Day, making the holiday nearly impossible to celebrate in public...