Influence of AI looms large over US presidential race
In the run-up to the US presidential election, the race is still too close to call between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. But one notable aspect of this election cycle is the…
Georgia’s NGOs fear impact of ‘foreign influence law’
In May, the Georgian parliament passed a "foreign influence law" that sparked mass protests. It requires media and nonprofits to declare themselves as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they…
How AI may influence elections in 2024
The rise of AI deepfakes could upend elections in a year when more than 40% of the world is voting, including India and the United States.…
China’s New Silk Road: Beijing increases its influence in Nepal
From infrastructure to tourism, China is strengthening its control over its smaller neighbour Nepal. Beijing has been increasing its investment in trade, tourism and reconstruction since Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake. It is…
China, US, Russia vie for influence at ASEAN summit
Top diplomats from China, the US and Russia have attended the ASEAN summit of Southeast Asian countries as special guests. The powers have been vying for geopolitical influence in the region, with…
Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Iran?
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel in an unprecedented strike launched directly from Iranian territory. Almost all of the drones, rockets and…
Solomon Islands election to decide China’s influence
Solomon Islanders began voting on Wednesday in a crucial election that will decide China's foothold in the Pacific region. Polling booths opened at 7 a.m. local time on Wednesday (2000 GMT on…
Asia-Pacific leaders set to sign world’s biggest trade deal
An Asian trade deal almost a decade in the making is set to be signed on Sunday. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will cement China's position as the main influence on trade…