5 lessons for Asia as it studies wars from the privilege of peace

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Asia is closely studying global conflicts such as the Ukraine war, Gaza conflict, US actions in Venezuela, and Iran's situation, reflecting on their implications for regional security and geopolitics. The article highlights how these events are no longer distant to Asians but significant geopolitical references.

Since the Ukraine war began in 2022, Asia has been watching conflict as if enrolled in a study course. We have heard every argument: Nato enlargement, Russian insecurity, Ukrainian sovereignty, European fear, American power, energy politics, sanctions, nationalism and resistance. We have watched Gaza burn. We have watched the United States capture Venezuela’s president and defend the act as lawful. We have watched Iran absorb attacks and retaliate. For Asians, these are no longer distant events....