Russia’s Black Sea fleet might not carry much weight in strict military terms but its presence will burden Ukraine’s future

Twenty years after the events of Tiananmen square brought the question of Chinese civil rights to the fore, we analyse subsequent developments in China

Pakistani forces, under US pressure to enter the militant bastion of North Waziristan, will do so

The economic crisis that has sent the US economy into its worst recession in decades, has tarnished the sheen of the ‘American Dream’ for many Indians who are opting for university studies and career opportunities at home

How Malaysia’s political crossroad affect prosperous Kuala Lumpur is anybody’s guess, but the contrasts must meet

Hong Kong’s harbour was cloaked in thick smog in mid-March, as air pollution soared to record levels

The threat of political unrest has put Thailand’s markets on edge, and squeezing investment

Turkey has approved a reform bill sponsored by the AK Party, opening the way for referendum critics will block

A European Monetary Fund to help troubled countries will be created but will take time to take shape

Indonesia plans changes to its financial regulatory system, a government minister said recently

The EU will need to change its treaty to ensure stability of the euro, Luxembourg FinMin Luc Frieden said recently

Opponents of quick euro adoption have argued that losing the flexibility of an independent currency could be painful