Category: South East Asia

India Hit 3 Pakistan-Based Militant Groups, Intelligence Document Says

Indian armed forces attacked sites belonging to three Pakistan-based militant groups that India says carried out strikes on its territory, according to an intelligence document shared with Newsweek after the assault. Tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors ratcheted up after gunmen massacred 26 people, mostly Indian tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir last month. India struck nine targets inside Pakistan, saying these were […]

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Pakistan issues India ultimatum following airstrikes by nuclear rival

Pakistan has issued a warning to India, demanding an end to its military operations or risk further escalation following Indian airstrikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ in response to the killing of tourists in Kashmir. Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said Pakistan is “willing to wrap up these things” if India halts its actions, but cautioned, “If India attacks, we’ll respond.” The […]

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SOUTH ASIA INTELLIGENCE REVIEW Volume 23 No. 46

Maoists: No Proximate Peace On May 2, 2025, in an interesting turn of events, leaders of different political parties, people’s organisations and rights groups staged a protest in the Khammam District of Telangana, demanding that the Central and State governments stop Operation Kagar against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the killing of tribals. Also, a massive human chain […]

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How to Disrupt the China-Iran Oil Trade

To squeeze the Islamic Republic’s oil revenues, U.S. policy must understand that no Chinese company is too big to sanction. President Donald Trump has embraced a strategy combining diplomacy and sanctions to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb. For such a strategy to be successful, it will be necessary to curb Iran’s illicit oil exports. In February 2025, Treasury […]

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La Chine avance cinq propositions pour approfondir la coopération entre la Chine et l’Asie centrale

L’Asie centrale est depuis plus de deux cent ans une des zones de ce que l’on a baptisée le grand jeu, dans lequel se sont longtemps affrontés deux impérialismes principaux, l’un « libéral », l »Angleterre » s’appuyant sur leur bastion indien et la Russie tsariste, forteresse de tous les conservatismes. D’autres puissances européennes impérialistes se sont mêlées à ce […]

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Spotlight on Terrorism: Hezbollah Lebanon andApril 21 – 28, 2025

IDF forces continued operations against Hezbollah’s presence in south Lebanon in violationof the ceasefire and against the organization’s renewed attempts at a military buildup. The IDFeliminated Hezbollah operatives and a senior operative affiliated with Hamas, and awarehouse for precision missiles in the Dahiyeh al-Janoubia in southern Beirut was attacked.

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The New Great Game In Southeast Asia – OpEd

While Washington remains consumed by tariff debates and political theatrics, Chinese President Xi Jinping is quietly redrawing the strategic map of Southeast Asia. His high-profile tour of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia was more than just a charm offensive. It was a strategic declaration. Backed by infrastructure promises, trade incentives, and carefully orchestrated symbolism, Xi’s visit signals Beijing’s growing confidence in […]

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Asia Can Boost Economic Resilience Amid Surging Trade Tensions – Analysis

Stronger regional economic ties can help build resilience during a time of growing policy uncertainty As the global economic system is being reset, US tariffs are the highest in a century—with some of the steepest aimed at Asia. A leader in global trade, Asia accounted for nearly 60 percent of global growth in 2024. However, the region’s successful growth model, […]

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The Pahalgam Massacre: From Tragedy To Resolution – Analysis

The barbaric slaughter at the Baisaran Maidan near Pahalgam in the Kashmir Valley on April 22, 2025, has left India with one core question – how must the nation respond? It is abundantly clear that the response must be harsh, but that alone cannot suffice. India’s response must create enduring deterrents and must address the persistent challenge of Pakistan-backed terrorism […]

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