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Kelvin Wake Exposes US nuclear submarine fleet but AUKUS talks continue in Washington

Feb 9, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

FRATRICIDE AND FRAGMENTATION

Jun 24, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

NEW/OLD AUKUS ?

Mar 21, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

China-ASEAN Trade and Investment Relations

Aug 18, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Regional and Global Security and Diplomacy in Focus

Military Readiness, Territorial Disputes, Alliances, and Climate Diplomacy Shaping the Future

Apr 10 • Horng Vothana

Asia’s Evolving Power and Economy

China’s Rise, Leadership Changes, Trade, and Crisis Responses

Apr 8 • Horng Vothana

Global Security and Power Dynamics in the Middle East, Asia, and Beyond

Tensions, Regional Shifts, and Strategic Advances Reshape the Geopolitical Landscape

Apr 2 • Horng Vothana

Myanmar’s Junta Chief Edges Closer to Presidency

Min Aung Hlaing’s election as vice-president sets the stage for a transition to a military proxy government.

Mar 31 • Horng Vothana

Fabricating a ‘Militia’ Threat

How a US Think Tank Twists Facts on China’s South China Sea Activities

Mar 30 • Horng Vothana

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Dialogue Resumes, Yet Trust Remains Fragile

Beijing calls for action as Manila signals openness to talks

Mar 30 • Horng Vothana

The Jakarta Pivot

How Western Arms Deals Are Reshaping Southeast Asia’s Military Balance

Mar 30 • Horng Vothana

Cambodia Rejects Thailand’s Proposal to Revoke Border Agreement

Diplomatic Standoff Over Land Border Treaty

Mar 27 • Horng Vothana

On Iran - Trump Under Pressure

In the wake of US/Israeli aggression markets are placing the US economy, and those of its allies and adversaries, into a serious risk of an inflationary…

Mar 27 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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China Showcases Stability and Innovation at Boao Forum

AI-Driven Growth and Green Development Highlight China’s Role as a Global Economic Anchor

Mar 26 • Horng Vothana

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Comprehensive coverage of public concerns and power contradictions across ASEAN, ASEAN+1, ASEAN+3 and the RCEP

Australia’s Superannuation Shift to the US

Evaluating the Growing American Investment in Australian Retirement Funds

Mar 25 • Horng Vothana

China’s Electrostate Rise and Global Power Shift

Electrification, 5G, Regional Alliances, and Middle East Tensions in 2025

Mar 24 • Horng Vothana

Asia's Power Shifts: Strategy, Resources, and Tech

Japan-Indonesia Ties, Nickel Boom, and China’s AI Race

Mar 23 • Horng Vothana

Apple Cuts App Store Commission in China

Analyzing the Impact on Developers, Consumers, and the Broader Power Dynamics in China’s Tech Ecosystem

Mar 21 • Horng Vothana

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China's Global Push: Infrastructure, Diplomacy, and Finance

Beijing's Multi-Pronged Strategy Reshapes Trade, Alliances, and Payments

Mar 19 • Horng Vothana

Diplomacy

A Tale of Two Lists: How Geopolitics Shaped China’s Parade Attendance in 2015 and 2025

How Shifts in Global Alliances and Regional Diplomacy Are Redefining China’s International Relationships

Sep 1, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Strategic Partnership

Xi and Min strengthen ties at SCO

Aug 31, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Rudd’s Dilemma

Old tweets threaten his diplomatic future

Aug 29, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Strategic Dialogue

Modi and Xi meet amid global turbulence

Aug 29, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Technology

Containment Strategy: Weaponizing 'Security Concerns' in Global Tech Competition

Leveraging Geopolitical Tensions to Restrict Chinese Tech Firms

Oct 18, 2025 • Horng Vothana

China’s Bold Break: Rewriting the Future of Technology

Why Beijing Refuses to Accept “Castrated” Chips and Embraces Self-Reliance

Oct 2, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Huawei Breaks Silence, Unveils Ambitious Chip Challenge to Nvidia's Dominance

Huawei Reasserts Its Semiconductor Ambitions

Sep 19, 2025 • Horng Vothana

China: 'Six AI' Tigers; significant attention

Zhipu, one of China's "AI tigers" gained significant attention after OpenAI said it observed notable progress by the Chinese startup. Zhipu, Qwen…

Jul 31, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Turkey’s Drone Diplomacy in Central Asia: A Niche in Russia’s Shadow

How Ankara is Carving a Niche in Moscow’s Backyard.

Jul 28, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Opinion

China’s giant military parade didn’t surprise just the West

Featured contributor Ambassador Geoff Raby on how China’s recent display of its newly acquired military might surprised not only international observers…

Sep 15, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Albanese Flies Into China Charm Offensive

Former Australian Ambassador to China, Geoff Raby muses on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China and the trade and security issues…

Jul 12, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

I was ambassador in China. Here’s what Xi will want to discuss with Albo

When the Prime Minister meets the head of the world’s biggest political machine, it is more than anything else an opportunity for exercising…

Jul 9, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

South Korea Elections

Featured contributor Prof. Josef Mahoney joined CGTN Radio "World Today" with host Zhao Ying to discuss the following topics related to the recent…

Jun 11, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Security

Pacific Militarization and US-led Tensions Rise

A New Era of Regional Security Challenges

Nov 2, 2025 • Horng Vothana

US Marines’ Osprey Permanently Stationed in Australia: Strengthening Regional Security and Interoperability

The strategic deployment of MV-22 Ospreys to Toowoomba signifies a pivotal shift in Australia’s defense posture amid growing regional tensions

Oct 7, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade Ushers in New Armoured Era with Powerful Demonstrations

A New Armoured Force Makes Its Presence Known

Sep 17, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Australia and PNG Pause Historic Defence Pact, Emphasise Ongoing Partnership

How a Democratic Delay Paused a Historic Pacific Pact

Sep 17, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Australia Dives into the Future: $1.7 Billion 'Ghost Shark' Underwater Drone Fleet Unveiled

Australia's Next Generation of Undersea Defence: Autonomous, Lethal, and Homegrown

Sep 10, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Warships

Shipping Tug of War: Part 3 of 3

The ‘China’ challenge: now a multi-generational test for Australia.

Apr 26, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Shipping Tug of War: Part 2 of 3

Can the US revive its shipbuilding industry by targeting China’s dominance?

Apr 25, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Shipping Tug of War: Part 1 of 3

Australian navy's newest boats made in China, Chinese PLAN ‘Freedom Of Navigation’ near Australia, China Has 62.42% of all new ship orders globally, US…

Apr 24, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

US Warship Docks in Cambodia

US warship visit provides chance to silence Ream base critics, PLA Navy's Type 075 amphibious assault ship to visit Hong Kong for 1st time, Stretched US…

Dec 16, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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