The negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea have stalled due to disagreements over key issues such as its geographical scope and relationship with the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. Despite ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn's prediction that the code will be finalized by 2025, experts like Ian Storey from ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute believe that without credible conflict management mechanisms, tensions in the region are likely to escalate with more aggressive actions such as ramming and military posturing.
https://channelnewsasia.com/commentary/south-china-sea-philippines-us-second-thomas-shoal-tension-asean-4834916The controversy surrounding the extradition of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has created a tense situation on the streets. The call to do away with the 1972 Constitution, which was made by some leaders, was met with opposition from prominent figures in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, who described it as "fascist". Meanwhile, General Waker-uz-Zaman, the Army chief, has attempted to calm down anti-India rhetoric and emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive relationship between the two countries. He stated that both nations depend on each other for security needs, economic activities, and medical requirements, and that Bangladesh expects India to stop border killings and provide its "fair share" of water. General Waker-uz-Zaman also expressed support for the interim government led by Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus, but emphasized that the restoration of institutions in the country would depend on a politically empowered government.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladesh-army-chief-calls-for-national-consensus-political-government-tones-down-anti-india-rhetoric/article69051142.eceA 14-point peace accord was reached between two parties after a joint consultation process involving 45 representatives from each side. The agreement, confirmed by Malik Sawab Khan, a member of the jirga, addresses concerns on both sides and includes provisions such as dismantling bunkers, surrendering weapons, banning hate speech on social media, and handing over individuals violating peace terms to the government for accountability. The agreement will be officially announced at the Peshawar Governor House, with both parties agreeing to collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies to maintain law and order.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40340567/mwm-ends-countrywide-sit-ins-after-kurram-peace-dealThe Sino-Pakistani relationship is facing uncertainty due to current tensions. To ensure the sustainability of their partnership, both nations must address the root causes of these tensions through meaningful reforms and sustained efforts to improve security. If not addressed, this could have significant implications for the broader geopolitical landscape of South Asia.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/iron-brother-no-more-pakistan-china-relations-in-crisis-ians-analysis/A Hong Kong-based think tank predicts that tensions in the Taiwan Strait will escalate in 2025 due to internal political divisions on the island. According to the Centre for Globalisation Hong Kong report, Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te is expected to focus on addressing these divisions and may rely on external forces such as Washington and its allies to support his agenda. The report suggests that Lai's attention will be diverted from provoking Beijing due to his internal political battles, reducing the risk of war in the Taiwan Strait.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3292898/taiwan-tensions-grow-2025-risk-war-low-taipei-divisions-distract-report?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionTurkish Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the importance of supporting the new administration in Syria, citing it as a turning point for regional stability and Europe's security. He highlighted the need to engage with the new leadership to facilitate the country's reconstruction and the return of Syrian refugees. Additionally, Fidan stressed that terrorism should have no place in the new Syria, specifically targeting the YPG and ISIL organizations. He also urged countries to repatriate their citizens who are being held in Syrian jails or refugee camps as members of the ISIL terrorist group.
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