China’s 2025 defence budget increased by 7.2%, totalling $245 billion, continuing military modernisation under Xi Jinping.

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Although Prabowo’s use of rhetoric is concerning, Indonesia’s broader democratic erosion extends beyond his words. The ...

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The BRICS group, a strategic partnership of emerging economies, has transformed from a loose coalition 16 years ago into a ...

Examining the Chinese Communist Party’s century-long trajectory, this volume analyses its resilience, ideological governance, and modernisation strategies. While offering rich empirical studies, its ...

The political dynamics between Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are not just a tale of two leaders; they represent a deeper struggle over history, power, and public sentiment. How did Duterte, ...

Disinformation stories are used by foreign states in an attempt to influence opinions and framing of foreign policy in the ...