indonesia and japan deepen defence ties as tokyo loosens arms export rules

In a move that reflects shifting dynamics across the Asia-Pacific, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Shinjiro Koizumi met in Jakarta to advance a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening regional security. … Read More

Japan Downgrades China Relations Amid Rising Tensions and Growing Global Uncertainty

In a significant diplomatic shift, Japan has officially lowered its assessment of China for the first time in nearly a decade—signaling a deepening strain between two of Asia’s most influential … Read More

Why Did the Truce With Cambodia Fail? Thai Minister Says U.S. Rushed Deal Ahead of Trump’s Visit

Thailand’s foreign minister has revealed that a fragile truce agreement with Cambodia collapsed because it was pushed through too quickly, largely due to pressure from the United States ahead of … Read More