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Why political unrest in South Asia should worry Indo-Pacific nations
30Aug By Our NewsroomNo Comments
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Why political unrest in South Asia should worry Indo-Pacific nations

Over the last two decades, South Asian nations have struggled to maintain their democracies against internal and external threats with significant assistance from the international community. Despite their best efforts, however, democracy has been steadily declining over the last several years, endangering not just the viability of democracy but also larger geostrategic interests. South Asian political unrest One striking illustration of the aforementioned pattern is the recent detention of Imran Khan, Pakistan's well-liked and even populist leader. It is common knowledge that the ISI and other members of Pakistan's security apparatus are behind the scenes influencing the democratic process to strengthen their position.In April of last year, then-prime minister Imran Khan lost a no-...
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Beijing’s perspective on Germany’s new China policy
17Jul By Our NewsroomNo Comments
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Beijing’s perspective on Germany’s new China policy

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin cautioned that "viewing China as the source of risk is a fatal miscalculation" hours before Germany unveiled its much expected China strategy document on Thursday, which outlines a policy of "de-risking" from China. The biggest danger in today's world is a contemptuous attitude toward international collaboration, and the greatest uncertainty is stagnation. China is a chance, not a danger, he said. Wang made another media appearance on Friday. Wang's statements were more concentrated and concise since the German government's China approach was now public knowledge. The tactic, according to the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, was "counterproductive," and he also charged the German government with "protectionism." "It merely makes ...
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Thaksin delays his departure until the political climate in Thailand is more stable.
13Jul By Our NewsroomNo Comments
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Thaksin delays his departure until the political climate in Thailand is more stable.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that the status of Thai politics is the primary cause of the delay and that he wants to make sure Thai politics are in order before his homecoming. The eldest daughter of Thaksin, who is also the Pheu Thai Party's candidate for prime minister, predicted that her father will return soon after the initial July schedule. She continued by saying that he was awaiting a calmer political climate. Even though my father informed the media that returning home had nothing to do with politics, she said that many people still thought the two were related. She said that despite Thaksin's desire to return in order to resolve political issues, his delay has nothing to do with Thailand's transition to a new administration. The major reason for the delay, she added, ...
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The UN Resolution Acknowledging “Russian Aggression Against Ukraine”: Why Did China and India Support It?
23May By Our NewsroomNo Comments
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The UN Resolution Acknowledging “Russian Aggression Against Ukraine”: Why Did China and India Support It?

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China and India have maintained a neutral attitude, in part to avoid criticizing Moscow directly. Beijing and New Delhi have made the decision to retain their tight diplomatic ties with Russia while sticking to their respective strategic interests in the area. As a consequence, China and India have persistently pushed for peaceful dispute resolution via discussion and conversation. A recent development, however, raises the possibility that these powers' positions on the Ukrainian situation may have changed. China and India both voted in support of a U.N. resolution on April 26 titled "Cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe," which unequivocally recognized Russian aggression against Ukraine. The resolution acknowledged the "u...
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17May By Our NewsroomNo Comments
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In late June, China’s highest political advisory committee will convene.

China's highest political advisory body, the Standing Committee of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, will hold its second session on June 26 and 27. The choice was made on Wednesday during the fourth Chairperson's Council meeting of the 14th CPPCC National Committee. Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the gathering. In order to enhance their capacity for providing political advice, Wang encouraged the meeting's participants to put more effort into conducting in-depth inquiries, research, and consultations. The meeting reviewed and approved the revised work rules for the specia...
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Leading members of the China Islamic Association meet with a top Chinese political consultant.
12May By Our NewsroomNo Comments
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Leading members of the China Islamic Association meet with a top Chinese political consultant.

Wang Huning, China's top political advisor, met with prominent China Islamic Association members on Friday and gave them congratulations on the association's 70th anniversary of founding. At an event held in Beijing to celebrate the association's anniversary, Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met the participants. He sent wishes to all Muslims in China as well as to Islamic figures. Wang applauded the association's efforts to guide Muslims and Islamic figures toward adopting a socialist lifestyle and actively taking part in socialist modernisation. He continued by saying that the organization has ...
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ASEAN leaders tell Myanmar coup general to end killings
12May By Our NewsroomNo Comments
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ASEAN leaders tell Myanmar coup general to end killings

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Southeast Asian leaders demanded an immediate end to killings and the release of political detainees in Myanmar in an emergency summit Saturday with its top general and coup leader who, according to Malaysia’s prime minister, did not reject them outright. The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations also told Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing during the two-hour talks in Jakarta that a dialogue between contending parties in Myanmar should immediately start, with the help of ASEAN envoys. “The situation in Myanmar is unacceptable and should not continue. Violence must be stopped, democracy, stability and peace in Myanmar must be returned immediately,” Indonesian President Joko Widodo said during the meeting. “The interests of the people of Myanmar must always b
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Asean is failing its ‘ultimate test’ in Myanmar
12May By Our NewsroomNo Comments
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Asean is failing its ‘ultimate test’ in Myanmar

Asean is failing its 'ultimate test' in Myanmar Leaders attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit on the Myanmar crisis in Jakarta in late April. The regional bloc must act more decisively to rein in the junta. (Photo: AFP) It was just a few weeks ago, on 24 April, that Southeast Asian leaders emerged from a special summit on Myanmar hailing a "breakthrough". The military junta had signed up to a "consensus" plan, vowing to end violence against protesters and allowing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to facilitate dialogue. Cautious hopes were raised for an end to the crisis triggered by the Tatmadaw's (Myanmar military) coup. Since then, security forces have instead continued launching crackdowns, resulting in the deaths of many people, arrested...
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India, US to pursue actions to collaborate on climate crisis, 2030 agenda for green technologies
10Apr By Our NewsroomNo Comments
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India, US to pursue actions to collaborate on climate crisis, 2030 agenda for green technologies

The United States and India have affirmed their shared desire” to combat climate change and will pursue actions to collaborate on a 2030 agenda for clean and green technologies in the service of the planet.This comes after the US Special Presidential Envoy for climate John Kerry and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed US-India cooperation on addressing the climate crisis.Both leaders discussed US-India cooperation on addressing the climate crisis and raising global ambition heading into President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate April 22-23, the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change later this year, and beyond, the US State Department said.According to a readout from the US Department of State, Kerry and Prime Minister Modi
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India crucial partner both in Indo-Pacific, world at large: Netherlands PM
10Apr By Our NewsroomNo Comments
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India crucial partner both in Indo-Pacific, world at large: Netherlands PM

Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte has lauded India’s Vaccine Maitri programme and said that India is a crucial partner both in the Indo-Pacific region and in the world at large.“For EU, like the Netherlands, India is a crucial partner both in the region and in the world at large. Take for example United Nations. The Netherlands welcomes India’s commitment to COVAX as an essential partner in terms of accessing vaccine for low and middle-income countries. And we applaud India for its Vaccine Maitri programme,” Rutte said at a virtual summit with Indian Prime Minister Modi.Supporting India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, Rutte said: “You and I, we both support UN reform, which includes making the UN Security Council more representative. In our view, Indi
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