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Yuko Murase writes IndoPac briefs on diplomacy, technology policy, and political change across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Newly declassified US intelligence records show Chinese actors collected or acquired voter information covering millions of Americans and that Beijing developed capabilities that could be used to influence political opinion, but the documents do not substantiate US President Donald Trump’s claims that China stole the records of 220 million voters or…
Politics & Governance / Northeast Asia"They just don't keep promises, no matter what. Even if they make a promise, they flip it right away," said Hideki Makihara.
Diplomacy & Statecraft / Northeast Asia / South AsiaNuclear reactor exports are becoming an increasingly important arena of strategic competition.
Energy & Infrastructure / Northeast Asia / Southeast AsiaAnalysis: The termination of Tokelau's participation with the eight-member Parties to the Nauru Agreement has been shrouded in mystery, writes Giff Johnson .
Maritime Security / Pacific Islands / Australia & New ZealandPapua New Guinea's foreign minister says this administrative action underscores commitment to honouring the country's foundational One-China Policy.
Trade & Supply Chains / Northeast Asia / Pacific IslandsASEAN special envoy Ma. Theresa Lazaro held separate talks with military-backed negotiators and six rebel groups in Pattaya earlier this week.
Diplomacy & Statecraft / Southeast AsiaThe revision comes amid rapid technological innovation, including the launch of U.S. startup Anthropic's Claude Mythos.
Law, Sanctions & Policy / Northeast AsiaFrom floods to heatwaves, cascading climate disasters expose mounting vulnerabilities demanding coordinated scientific and policy responses.
Diplomacy & Statecraft / South AsiaAs a key reason for the initiative, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi cited growing responsibilities as the ministry builds up defense ties with like-minded nations.
Diplomacy & Statecraft / Northeast AsiaThe Taliban has issued a decree that further enables child marriages in Afghanistan and restricts women’s and girls’ ability to leave such unions. As the repression accelerates, Australia should build on its record of holding ...
Law, Sanctions & Policy / South Asia / Australia & New ZealandTuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi claims government plans to investigate him and two senior members of parliament for treason and defamation have stalled due to a lack of evidence.
Politics & Governance / Diplomacy & Statecraft / Pacific IslandsThe Papua New Guinea Correctional Service confirms three prisoners have been killed in the Western Highlands after they tried to "jump over the fence" at Baisu Correctional Institution Services.
Energy & Infrastructure / Pacific Islands