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Spy Hub or Cultural Bridge? Former Confucius Institute Director Rebuts Claims in New Memoir
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Spy Hub or Cultural Bridge? Former Confucius Institute Director Rebuts Claims in New Memoir

A new memoir by a former UK-based Confucius Institute director offers an insider's rebuttal to accusations that the centers are hubs for espionage and propaganda for Beijing.

A Plea for a Husband, a Tag on the Ankle: Kazakhstan's Crackdown Reveals China's Long Shadow
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A Plea for a Husband, a Tag on the Ankle: Kazakhstan's Crackdown Reveals China's Long Shadow

A Kazakh woman's protest for her husband, who disappeared into China, has led to her house arrest and a crackdown on the rights group Atajurt. The case highlights Kazakhstan's difficult balance between Chinese influence and human rights.

Flames on the Frontier: Thai Airstrikes in Cambodia Ignite Historic Border Tensions
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Flames on the Frontier: Thai Airstrikes in Cambodia Ignite Historic Border Tensions

Thailand's airstrikes on targets in Cambodia have reignited a historic border conflict. PRISM analyzes the escalation, the civilian toll, and the geopolitical implications for Southeast Asia.

Nigeria Secures Release of Final 130 Schoolchildren from Mass Abduction
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Nigeria Secures Release of Final 130 Schoolchildren from Mass Abduction

Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of the final 130 students and staff from a mass kidnapping in November, concluding one of the country's worst such incidents. Explore the details of the release and the broader context of Nigeria's ongoing security crisis.

U.S. to Appoint First Arctic Ambassador in 8 Years, Signaling Major Policy Shift in High North
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U.S. to Appoint First Arctic Ambassador in 8 Years, Signaling Major Policy Shift in High North

The U.S. State Department is reviving the post of Arctic Ambassador after 8 years, a strategic move to counter growing Russian and Chinese influence and address the impacts of climate change in the High North.

Diplomacy and Drone Swarms: Ukraine Peace Talks Continue as Battlefield Toll Mounts
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Diplomacy and Drone Swarms: Ukraine Peace Talks Continue as Battlefield Toll Mounts

U.S.-led peace talks in Miami aim to find a path to end the war in Ukraine, but intense fighting continues with casualties reported in Kharkiv and Zaporizhia. An analysis of the dual-track strategy of diplomacy and military pressure.

After Bondi Massacre, Australia Debates Tougher Curbs on Guns and Speech
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After Bondi Massacre, Australia Debates Tougher Curbs on Guns and Speech

In the wake of a deadly mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Australia's New South Wales state is fast-tracking new laws to cap firearm ownership, ban terror symbols, and restrict protests, sparking a national debate on security and civil liberties.

Thailand Strikes Defiant Tone as ASEAN Convenes to End Cambodia Border War
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Thailand Strikes Defiant Tone as ASEAN Convenes to End Cambodia Border War

As ASEAN foreign ministers meet to mediate the deadly Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, Thailand's government remains defiant, resisting foreign pressure amid domestic political calculations.

DOJ Defends Pace of Epstein Document Release, Citing Victim Protection as Priority
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DOJ Defends Pace of Epstein Document Release, Citing Victim Protection as Priority

The U.S. Justice Department is defending its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein document release, explaining that an ongoing legal review is necessary to protect victims' identities and sensitive information.

South Korea Launches Push to Build Its Own LNG Ship Tech, Targeting Foreign Dependence
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South Korea Launches Push to Build Its Own LNG Ship Tech, Targeting Foreign Dependence

South Korea has launched a government-industry partnership to develop proprietary LNG cargo tank technology, aiming to reduce its dependence on foreign firms and cut trillions of won in licensing fees.

China and South Korea Revive Trade Talks, Pivoting from Factories to Services Amid Geopolitical Shifts
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China and South Korea Revive Trade Talks, Pivoting from Factories to Services Amid Geopolitical Shifts

China and South Korea are reviving stalled FTA talks to expand into the services sector. Discover the geopolitical and economic implications of this strategic shift away from manufacturing.

ASEAN Scrambles to Mediate Thai-Cambodian Border War as Tensions Threaten Regional Unity
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ASEAN Scrambles to Mediate Thai-Cambodian Border War as Tensions Threaten Regional Unity

ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Kuala Lumpur to mediate the deadly two-week border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, a crisis that has killed dozens and threatens the bloc's unity.