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Central Asia entered 2026 on strong footing, with regional stability, economic growth and greater cooperation signalling the region’s adeptness at navigating global pressures.

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Currently, Rahmad Budi Harto is Lead Consultant at Jakarta-based public affairs firm Kiroyan Partners. Previously, he was a journalist covering issues in the defence sector.

From defence reformer to political enforcer, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin now wields influence across ...

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After inheriting a party in crisis, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led her LDP to a thumping snap-election win — but ...

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As the G20 heads into 2026, its ability to stay united under a less collaborative US presidency faces a critical test ...