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Asia’s Middle Powers’ Activism a Plus for Regional Stability
ASIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE - APLN member Huong Le Thu points out that middle powers in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly asserting themselves in international affairs.

‘Quad’ Cements Ties With Coast Guard Patrols Amid China Concerns
THE JAPAN TIMES - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan argued that joint patrols are important as they reflect a shift within the Quad toward greater cooperation.

Why US-China Rivalry ‘Impedes’ Global Efforts to Regulate Artificial Intelligence
SCMP - APLN member Tong Zhao commented on China’s decision not to sign an international declaration to keep humans – rather than AI – in control of decision-making regarding nuclear weapons.
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[JPN] Former President Trump’s Racial Prejudice
ASAHI SHIMBUN - APLN member Fujiwara Kiichi commented on the US presidential debate and argued that Trump’s unfounded claims about immigrants contributed to a narrative of exclusion and prejudice.

Quad Leaders Face Pivotal Chance to Renew Relevance Beyond a GINO
THE STRATEGIST - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan co-writes a commentary with Justin Bassi on the upcoming Quad leaders meeting.

Regional End-States and Beyond: Asia-Pacific views on the China-US relationship and ...
APLN summarises the first year of the Asia Dialogue on China-US Relations in a report that analyses regional preferences for US and Chinese primacy in the region.

Regional End-States and Beyond: Asia-Pacific views on the China-US relationship and ...
APLN summarises the first year of the Asia Dialogue on China-US Relations in a report that analyses regional preferences for US and Chinese primacy in the region.

Independence Too Big a Price for AUKUS Fantasy
THE AUSTRALIAN - APLN member Gareth Evans highlights that the AUKUS submarine deal could have profound negative implications for Australia’s security and sovereignty.

Kim Jong-un Wants Trump to Win? Don’t Be So Sure
HANKYOREH - APLN member Cheong Wook-sik argues that South Korea needs to be thoroughly prepared and emphasise the resumption of bilateral or multilateral dialogue with North Korea.

Malaysia’s Path in a Contested Asia
CSIS - APLN member Elina Noor discussed Malaysia’s approach to geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific region and its outlook for the future in the latest episode of The Asia Chessboard.