Category: South East Asia

Yemeni Government: 500 Loyal Soldiers Killed, 1500 Injured In Clashes With Houthis

Key Takeaways: (Albawaba) — A resistance group belonging to the internationally recognized government in Yemen confirmed the killing of 500 soldiers in fighting on the western coast between August 9 and September 10. The Yemeni resistance announced in a statement on Sunday that 500 were killed and 1,500 were wounded among the group’s forces in the battles with the Iranian-backed […]

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How A Resurgent Al-Qaeda Is Helping Militant Attacks In Pakistan – Analysis

Key Takeaways: In May, an explosion at a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan was followed by an intense firefight in which 21 people were killed. It was just one in a series of violent incidents in which militants operating out of Afghanistan, with support from Al-Qaeda, have launched attacks on targets in neighboring Pakistan. A quarter-century ago, the United States […]

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Russia recognised the Taliban first. But what has Moscow gained?

Since the Taliban reclaimed power five years ago, Russia has been the only country to formally recognise it as Afghanistan’s legitimate government. When Moscow made that decision in July 2025, Russia appeared to be taking a calculated gamble on post-US Afghanistan. The move formalised a relationship that had already expanded steadily in the preceding years, opening greater space for diplomatic, […]

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Attacks From Afghanistan Have Killed 4,700 People, Says Pakistan Envoy

Pakistan’s UN representative has expressed deep concern over what he called growing terrorist activity from Afghan territory, saying more than 4,700 Pakistanis have been killed in such attacks over the past three years. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s representative to the United Nations, told a Security Council meeting on Friday, 11 September, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks […]

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Kim’s mother’s. How North Korea is emerging from international isolation by supporting the Russian war in Ukraine

In early September, Russia and the DPRK opened a road bridge across the border river Tumannaya. Analysts note that it can become a key channel for the transfer of North Korean soldiers and weapons for war against Ukraine. After 2023, the supply of military aid to Russia became a key source of income for the North Korean budget, ensuring an […]

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Comment la Chine s’impose dans le domaine de l’IA ?

En 2018, Washington déclenche une guerre technologique contre Pékin sur le terrain des semi-conducteurs. Pourtant, les derniers modèles d’IA chinois rivalisent aujourd’hui avec les meilleurs modèles américains. Décryptage d’une montée en puissance irrésistible. Le 17 juillet 2026, le président chinois Xi Jinping a pris la parole lors de de la Conférence mondiale sur l’IA à Shanghai. Il y a comparé […]

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President Prabowo Subianto’s Participation in the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026) in Vladivostok

From September 1 to 4, 2026, President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto paid a working visit to Vladivostok, Russia, to take part in the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026) as the chief guest of honor at the special invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This article examines President Subianto’s participation in the EEF-2026 on the Russian Far East […]

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Russia says strengthening Tajik-Afghan border is security priority

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has repeatedly said it will not allow any group to use Afghan territory to carry out attacks against neighbouring countries. Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov says strengthening security along Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan is among Moscow’s security and defence priorities. Speaking in Moscow on Tuesday, September 8, at an event marking the 35th anniversary of […]

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South Korea’s Security Choices Amid The North Korean Threat: Beyond Dependence And The Bomb – Analysis

Key Takeaways Analysis Peace through strength requires a powerful internal military power for South Korea. This includes survivable missiles, attack drones, integrated defenses, and resilient command structures. Additionally, selective acquisition of U.S. weapons, credible American nuclear backing, and supplementary assurances from Britain and France will further bolster South Korea’s military capabilities. Security as a Portfolio Under Uncertainty South Korea is […]

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De Bichkek à New Delhi : construire une nouvelle Eurasie

Imaginez le «Meilleur des Mondes» doté de nouvelles voies de communication mondiales opérationnelles qui contournent tous les goulets d’étranglement occidentaux. Imaginez maintenant que toutes les transactions commerciales sur ces voies soient réglées en monnaies locales, via des plateformes de transaction régionales, grâce à des investissements exclusivement eurasiens. En Asie, tout repose sur les rencontres en face à face ou les […]

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