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Pausing the Cycle: Conservative Bhumjaithai Party’s Win Alters the Script of Thai Politics
8, Thais voted in a snap parliamentary election. Defying the predictions of most polls, the conservative Bhumjaithai … associated with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his family, had its poorest performance ever, with 74 … and medium-term developments could complicate matters. For example, with BJT falling short of the 251 seats needed …
In Cambodia, a New Leader for a Failing Democracy
an election that had a preordained outcome: a seventh term for Prime Minister Hun Sen and his Cambodian People’s Party (CPP). It was an exercise largely devoid of meaningful choice; in May, the government, citing a paperwork technicality, disqualified …
Trump and the Indo-Pacific: Five Key Questions Shaping 2025
Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency will loom large over the Indo-Pacific in 2025. The global economic and security orders are already under serious strain, and Trump’s inclination for trade wars, his skepticism of alliances, and a probable …
Canada-China Relations Since Meng Wanzhou’s Arrest
2019 has been a particularly challenging year for Canada-China relations. In fact, it has been a few complicated years. The bilateral buzz was high for the Liberal government when … picture beyond the daily news cycle, we must analyze and compare data for trade and investment, peoples-to-people …
ASEAN Issues Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence
The Takeaway In early February, the 10-member Association of … (ASEAN) released its much-anticipated governance model for artificial intelligence (AI), the ASEAN Guide to AI … the ASEAN guidelines are meant to serve as “regional best practice guidance,” with their adoption being entirely …
Trump’s Chokepoint Playbook and How to Deal with It
Once hailed as cornerstones of economic efficiency and globalization, global supply chains have transformed into … where countries exploit control over critical segments for strategic leverage. The latest flashpoint? Trump’s tariff threats against Canada. …
Q&A with Paul Thoppil, CFO of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is hosting … the Asia Pacific. Click here to email our events manager for more information on the event. APF Canada had an … Nations looking to engage with Asia, and how can they best be overcome? A: I cannot say that there is one challenge …
Malaysian PM Announces Largest-ever Budget Ahead of State Elections
The Takeaway Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim presented the … ringgit) primarily focused on the development of low- and middle-income groups hardest hit by the COVID-19 … the House of Representatives (known as the Dewan Rakyat) for the 2022 general election. Anwar unveiled his budget's …
China’s New Rare-Earth Controls Send Shockwaves Through Global Supply Chains
The Takeaway On October 9, Beijing unveiled sweeping new export controls on rare earths and related technologies, marking a major escalation in its … and missile guidance systems. In 2024, China accounted for at least 60 per cent of the world's total rare earth …
COP28’s Pivot to Sustainable Agriculture Encouraging, but Long Overdue
The Takeaway At the December 2023 UN Framework Convention … in Dubai, food systems featured prominently in discussions for the first time, with more than 130 countries making … warming climate, decreasing crop yields, and rising food prices in Asia are expected to push the number of …
