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Feb 9, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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NEW/OLD AUKUS ?

Mar 21, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

China-ASEAN Trade and Investment Relations

Aug 18, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Europe’s Tech Breakaway

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Asia's Cybercrime Crackdown

Record Busts, Repatriations & Recovered Millions

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Cambodia Ratifies UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

Strengthening Maritime Sovereignty

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Hong Kong and Hainan can Grow Together

How Hainan’s Free Trade Port Enhances Hong Kong’s Strategic Role

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Asia's Strategic Crossroads

Reimagining Middle Power Cooperation in an Era of Uncertainty

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Cambodia Strengthens Global Trade Ties at WEF Meeting in Davos

Promoting International Cooperation and Diplomatic Engagement

Jan 22 • Horng Vothana

Japan’s Carrier Upgrades Reshape Pacific Security

Satellite images show Izumo-class ships preparing for F-35B operations

Jan 19 • Horng Vothana

Australia’s Diminishing Trust in the US

The Fragile Bond Between Australia and America

Jan 17 • Horng Vothana

US-China Tech Rivalry and Self-Reliance in Global Industry

Strategic Restrictions, Innovation, and Market Shifts Shape the Future of AI, Semiconductors, and Manufacturing

Jan 16 • Dr. Digby James Wren and Horng Vothana

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Sydney's new driverless trains symbolize strengthened China-Australia economic ties

Jan 7 • Horng Vothana

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Chinese Embassy Criticizes Australia Over Taiwan Stance Amid Tensions

Beijing Urges Canberra to Honor Political Commitments and Respect China's Sovereignty

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PLA Eastern Theater Command Announces Military Drills and Restricted Areas

Comprehensive Map and Details of Scheduled Military Exercises

Dec 29, 2025 • Horng Vothana

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Dec 27, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Japan's Coast Guard Expansion Stirs Regional Tension

Amid military buildup, Tokyo’s maritime ambitions draw warnings of rising threats to stability.

Dec 24, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Diplomacy

A Tale of Two Lists: How Geopolitics Shaped China’s Parade Attendance in 2015 and 2025

How Shifts in Global Alliances and Regional Diplomacy Are Redefining China’s International Relationships

Sep 1, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Strategic Partnership

Xi and Min strengthen ties at SCO

Aug 31, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Rudd’s Dilemma

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Aug 29, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Strategic Dialogue

Modi and Xi meet amid global turbulence

Aug 29, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Technology

Containment Strategy: Weaponizing 'Security Concerns' in Global Tech Competition

Leveraging Geopolitical Tensions to Restrict Chinese Tech Firms

Oct 18, 2025 • Horng Vothana

China’s Bold Break: Rewriting the Future of Technology

Why Beijing Refuses to Accept “Castrated” Chips and Embraces Self-Reliance

Oct 2, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Huawei Breaks Silence, Unveils Ambitious Chip Challenge to Nvidia's Dominance

Huawei Reasserts Its Semiconductor Ambitions

Sep 19, 2025 • Horng Vothana

China: 'Six AI' Tigers; significant attention

Zhipu, one of China's "AI tigers" gained significant attention after OpenAI said it observed notable progress by the Chinese startup. Zhipu, Qwen…

Jul 31, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Turkey’s Drone Diplomacy in Central Asia: A Niche in Russia’s Shadow

How Ankara is Carving a Niche in Moscow’s Backyard.

Jul 28, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Opinion

China’s giant military parade didn’t surprise just the West

Featured contributor Ambassador Geoff Raby on how China’s recent display of its newly acquired military might surprised not only international observers…

Sep 15, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Albanese Flies Into China Charm Offensive

Former Australian Ambassador to China, Geoff Raby muses on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China and the trade and security issues…

Jul 12, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

I was ambassador in China. Here’s what Xi will want to discuss with Albo

When the Prime Minister meets the head of the world’s biggest political machine, it is more than anything else an opportunity for exercising…

Jul 9, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

South Korea Elections

Featured contributor Prof. Josef Mahoney joined CGTN Radio "World Today" with host Zhao Ying to discuss the following topics related to the recent…

Jun 11, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Security

Pacific Militarization and US-led Tensions Rise

A New Era of Regional Security Challenges

Nov 2, 2025 • Horng Vothana

US Marines’ Osprey Permanently Stationed in Australia: Strengthening Regional Security and Interoperability

The strategic deployment of MV-22 Ospreys to Toowoomba signifies a pivotal shift in Australia’s defense posture amid growing regional tensions

Oct 7, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade Ushers in New Armoured Era with Powerful Demonstrations

A New Armoured Force Makes Its Presence Known

Sep 17, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Australia and PNG Pause Historic Defence Pact, Emphasise Ongoing Partnership

How a Democratic Delay Paused a Historic Pacific Pact

Sep 17, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Australia Dives into the Future: $1.7 Billion 'Ghost Shark' Underwater Drone Fleet Unveiled

Australia's Next Generation of Undersea Defence: Autonomous, Lethal, and Homegrown

Sep 10, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Warships

Shipping Tug of War: Part 3 of 3

The ‘China’ challenge: now a multi-generational test for Australia.

Apr 26, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Shipping Tug of War: Part 2 of 3

Can the US revive its shipbuilding industry by targeting China’s dominance?

Apr 25, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Shipping Tug of War: Part 1 of 3

Australian navy's newest boats made in China, Chinese PLAN ‘Freedom Of Navigation’ near Australia, China Has 62.42% of all new ship orders globally, US…

Apr 24, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

US Warship Docks in Cambodia

US warship visit provides chance to silence Ream base critics, PLA Navy's Type 075 amphibious assault ship to visit Hong Kong for 1st time, Stretched US…

Dec 16, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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