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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…
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TotalEnergies Extends LNG Project Timeline in Mozambique
Background TotalEnergies Extends LNG Project Timeline in Mozambique. TotalEnergies announced on January 22 that its Mozambique LNG project will not…
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Implications of the Rebels’ Seizure of Goma City
Background The Congo River Alliance (AFC) took control of Goma city in North Kivu Province yesterday. The AFC includes the…