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Strategic and Legal Risks to US Energy Investments in Iraqi Kurdistan
OVERVIEW On May 20, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) signed two major energy deals with U.S. firms HKN Energy and…
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Malaysia’s Maritime Security Landscape
OVERVIEW Malaysia’s Maritime Security is shaped by its strategic geographic location and economic interests, making it vulnerable to transnational threats…
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Indonesia: Strategic Transformation Under Prabowo
Background Indonesia is undergoing a major Strategic Transformation Under Prabowo Subianto, marked by assertive governance, military expansion, and centralized economic…
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The Philippines: Power Struggle Ahead of 2025 Midterm Elections
BACKGROUND The breakdown of the alliance between President Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte has deepened political divisions in…
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Turkiye: Protests Following Imamoglu’s Arrest
BACKGROUND Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on March 19 on politically charged allegations, sparking Turkiye’s largest anti-government protests in…
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Russia-Ukraine Black Sea Ceasefire
Background The U.S. brokered separate 30-day truce agreements with Russia and Ukraine on March 25, leading to the Russia-Ukraine Black…
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USA’s Decision to Pause Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia
Summary APAC Assistance assessed the implications of the USA’s Decision to Pause Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia, examining its geopolitical,…
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Political Landscape Under PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra
OVERVIEW Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party became Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister on August 18, 2024, succeeding Srettha Thavisin,…
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Elevated TPNPB Activity in Papua and Risks to Mining Operations
Suspected militants of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) set fire to a middle school in Agandugume, Central Papua,…
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Syria’s Geopolitical and Economic Recalibration
BACKGROUND Under President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s transitional government, Syria’s geopolitical and economic recalibration remains ongoing. The leadership is renegotiating military and…
