The EU Has a Spy Problem — Here’s Why It’s So Difficult to Catch Them
Brussels, as nearly everyone knows, is packed with spies. They’re hovering at the bar at the think tank networking event. They’re raising their hand...
Indonesia’s Counterterrorism Agency to have new head
Jakarta – Indonesia President Joko Widodo inducted Commissioner General Rycko Amelza Dahniel as chairperson of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) at a ceremony at...
Hong Kong’s new protest regulations are designed by those who don’t like protests
Our police commissioner has no sense of irony. Remember the long-running struggle, during the 2019 disturbances, to persuade the police to obey the law...
Battle of Kyiv: tactics and tricks that saved Ukrainian capital
On 2 April 2022, the Russian army was forced to retreat from the vicinities of the Ukrainian capital. After more than a month of...
Central Asia and the European Union in the new era
Central Asia is a strategically important region that has recently been the focus of increased attention from the European Union. The EU’s engagement with...
Amnesty International Raises Alarm over Sri Lanka proposed Anti-Terrorism bill
COLOMBO – Amnesty International stated it has raised “alarm bells” with the government of Sri Lanka “around the proposed anti-terrorism legislation.” “We maintained our...
Southeast Asian finance leaders discuss containing global risks
NUSA DUA, Indonesia – Talks between Southeast Asian central bank governors and finance ministers entered their final day on Friday, with the leaders focused...
Alikhan Smailov Re-Elected as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Alikhan Smailov was re-elected as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s decree on March 30, the Akorda press service reported....
Russia at War
Observers are quick to detect signs of growing domestic discontent with Putin’s war against Ukraine. But Russian society and business continue to support the...
War, peace, and the international system after Ukraine
Today, when we talk about global order, we often lament the divisions inside the United Nations Security Council. This year marks the 50th anniversary...