Why China’s imperial map is drawing criticism from neighboring nations
Have you heard about the historic Nine-dash line in the South China Sea? As it turns out, China might’ve read the historians’ context wrongly...
Tajikistan: Terrorism, slander, corruption claims swirl in latest sign of elite infighting
Early on September 6, the security services in Tajikistan issued a press release containing some apparently alarming news. The State Committee for National Security,...
Russia’s Shifting Public Opinion on the War in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s Russia has sharply constricted the space for free expression in recent years, but some independent pollsters who fled the country have not...
New law will allow Beijing to seize foreign government assets
China has passed a law allowing the authorities to seize and freeze the assets of foreign states, in a move analysts say will encourage...
Afghanistan’s Quest for Water Worries Central Asian Neighbors
Recently, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported the progress of Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal, $670 million, 285-kilometer canal to irrigate 550,000 hectares of land...
Treason in Gabon, Political Crisis in a Number of African Countries
LIBREVILLE — The democratic government of Gabon was overthrown in a coup led by the police and military. The coup plotters said they wanted...
US and allies clash with North Korea, China and Russia over failed satellite launch and tensions
UNITED NATIONS — The United States and its allies clashed Friday with North Korea, Russia and China over Pyongyang’s failed attempts to launch a...
South Koreans Join Readiness Drills Against North Korea Threats
Seoul, South Korea — Hundreds of thousands of people in South Korea are taking part in defense drills this week that, this year in...
Hong Kong security chief warns against ‘dangerous’ artistic creations
Hong Kong’s security chief Chris Tang has said the government cannot allow acts that undermine the city’s national security under the pretext of “peaceful...
Pentagon advises U.S space firms to remain vigilant against foreign intelligence
Pentagon has issued a bulletin warning that foreign adversaries could potentially exploit the U.S. space industry through investments, joint ventures, or acquisitions. The guidance,...