Facing China with Quiet Pragmatism 
Pharma giants pay millions to Russian distributor entangled in corruption allegations to win cancer drug business 
Xi emerges powerful from Beijing meeting, but maybe not all-powerful Khazak President Tokayev’s Influence may extend beyond his Term
Election victory by Tokayev’s party solidifies his rule …
Corruption
Philippines Pushes back as China narrative on Batanes Grows
Is China starting to justify an eventual seizure of the island province? …
US-South Korea Alliance Faces a Test beyond Political Rhetoric
Trimming back military exercises is a symptom of something deeper …
RECAP: Asia Sentinel Stories for August 2026
In case you missed them, here’s a list of articles we published …
Taiwan’s Habit of Releasing Soldiers’ Full Names Seems Risky
Is it sloppiness or part of a grand plan? …
White House pick to run Venezuela oil deal under investigation in two countries
ICIJ’s 2020 FinCEN Files revealed that major banks flagged suspicious payments involving one of the Venezuelan tycoon’s companies, which remains at the heart of embezzlement…