The five ‘Stans’, independent nations since 1991, are influenced by their neighbours, but distinctive and fascinating.

China’s growing influence is reshaping South Asia’s balance of power. India’s traditional strengths endure, but without a ...

China attempted a diplomatic thaw with India, but it was stymied by arms sales to Pakistan and disagreements over terrorism ...

Central Asia has been a bellwether of the Sino-Russian relationship. Russia accounts for almost all of Kazakhstan’s imported ...

Cambodia border reflects the deep distrust, political instability and historic disputes that continue to undermine relations ...

In recent years, the geopolitical map of Eurasia has witnessed a subtle yet meaningful transformation, as the Gulf ...

China's recent actions on India's northern frontier have gone beyond mere symbolism. From altering maps to weaponising minerals, the intent is clear: to recast geopolitical narratives in Beijing's ...

YUEN FOONG KHONG is Li Ka Shing Professor of Political Science and Co-Director of the Centre on Asia and Globalization at the ...

In a move aiming to reshape the regional energy landscape and bring Central Asia closer to Europe, the three countries have ...

The IMF’s 2025 paper introduces a novel AI-driven method to estimate international stablecoin flows by identifying the ...

A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large.

Xi Jinping strengthens China's ties with Central Asia, criticizing tariffs and asserting influence in the region.