Insufficient highways and rail lines represent only one example of the failure of the Russian government to support regional infrastructure in the North. Another problem involves pipelines. The shifting ground with the melting of permafrost has caused pipelines to fail, spilling their contents and even leading to their abandonment on occasion, as c

Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra’s recent apology about a 2004 massacre that took place under his watch and his new role as adviser to ASEAN chair Malaysia could potentially influence peace talks in Thailand’s southern border provinces, security analysts said. Peace negotiations between Bangkok and Malay Muslim separatist rebels have shown

To address religious tensions, India and Bangladesh could establish a joint regional commission dedicated to addressing communal violence and minority rights. Non-state actors could provide independent assessments of communal incidents to prevent political exploitation. Media organisations have a critical role, countering misinformation and ensurin

the demilitarised zone. The question of who would provide and fund such a peacekeeping force further complicates arriving at any potential agreement.Sanctions relief is another major sticking point. The talks in Riyadh made it clear that sanction relief was contingent on Russia and Ukraine reaching a deal. Since 2014, more than 21,000 sanctions hav

Under the new Trump administration, European leaders shifted, again, toward a more assertive stance. In an interview with The Financial Times, Emmanuel Macron described Donald Trump’s return to the White House as an “electroshock” that should prompt Europe to “muscle up.” Following Vice President Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Co