A senior U.S. official urged Washington and Tokyo to deepen defense and economic ties, saying a closer, more capable alliance is essential to bolster regional deterrence and safeguard stability across the Asia‑Pacific
South Asia Notes probes mounting tensions between India and the United States, spotlighting fresh trade skirmishes and strategic rifts that put Washington and New Delhi’s “partnership of the century” narrative under serious strain
The U.S. has renewed its West Asia travel alert, warning citizens that tensions with Iran could flare up quickly – potentially disrupting regional security and throwing travel plans into disarray
Trump’s overtures to North Korea are less a sincere push for denuclearization than a calculated signal to China, South Korea and Japan – designed to reshape regional alliances and test his rivals’ resolve
Donald Trump’s surprise move to scale back US-South Korea military exercises has sent shockwaves through Asia, stoking fears among allies that Washington’s security guarantees could be eroding
Trump is facing fierce criticism after hinting he might offer concessions to North Korea, even as Kim Jong Un steps up his support for Russia’s war in Ukraine – a volatile combination that has sounded alarm bells among U.S. allies across Asia
The Guardian warns that President Trump’s freeze on foreign aid is rippling across Southeast Asia – threatening essential demining programs and eroding fragile democratic gains. As regional tensions escalate and humanitarian needs grow, experts warn the funding pause could leave communities more vulnerable and roll back years of progress