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# Asia-Pacific

> Week of February 23, 2026

## Regional Summary

**A Week of Convenient Boldness**

Governments across the Indo-Pacific acted boldly this week, but only where it cost them least. From Jakarta to Canberra, leaders showed strength abroad while cutting their plans at home.

Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's president, is the clearest case. In one week he attended a peace summit in Washington, offered himself as a mediator between America, Israel and Iran, signed a semiconductor deal in London, and confirmed troops would deploy to Gaza. Yet he scrapped a 105,000-truck order from Indian manufacturers after domestic industry lobbied against it. The truck reversal was minor in dollar terms, but it exposed Mr Prabowo's real constraints: not in the capitals he visited but at home, where even an ambitious president cannot be seen importing vehicles his own industrialists want to build. His mediation offer, by contrast, costs nothing until someone accepts it.

Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's president, showed the same pattern. His use of "mainland China"—language Taiwan's independence camp has long avoided—was not conviction but tactics, timed to smooth a Trump-Xi summit. Mr Lai can afford the softer words because Taiwan's real leverage keeps hardening: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's market cap crossed \$2 trillion, and the company is speeding expansion at home rather than scattering its factories abroad. As long as Taiwan's chip dominance grows at home, its president can murmur whatever formula Washington wants without weakening the island's hand.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister, pushed furthest, winning approval to export lethal weapons for the first time since 1945 and advancing intelligence reforms that would have been unthinkable a decade ago. Yet even she hedged at home, naming dovish academics to the Bank of Japan's board to keep money policy loose—a signal that her security revolution will be paid for by easy money rather than fiscal discipline. The mix is powerful but fragile: protests against constitutional revision, though modest, remind her that the public tolerance backing her plans is borrowed, not earned. Her gift-catalogue controversy was trivial, but it showed how quickly the old Liberal Democratic Party playbook of patronage can distract from real change.

Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's president, riding a 58% approval rating against a shattered opposition, faced the fewest constraints of any leader in the region—and used his freedom to grab judicial control at home while performing statesmanship abroad. He rammed his law targeting judicial misconduct through a 24-hour filibuster—the week's clearest example of power used without diplomatic cost: no foreign partner will object to what looks like an anti-corruption measure, even as South Korean prosecutors see it as a leash. Mr Lee's AI-generated video for Brazil and his Independence Day appeal to Pyongyang were exercises in image, not risk.

Across five capitals, leaders spent the week building foreign-policy credentials—military exports, peace brokerage, alliance spending, diplomatic upgrades—while carefully avoiding the fights that would test whether their boldness is more than show. The region's governments are growing more assertive on the world stage precisely because assertiveness abroad remains cheaper than reform at home. The danger is that one day the costs will all come due at once.

## Country Summaries

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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/id.svg" alt="Indonesia flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Indonesia

Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's president, offered to fly to Tehran to mediate between the United States, Israel and Iran — even as Indonesia joins a US-led Board of Peace initiative.

Mr Prabowo toured Washington for the first Board of Peace summit, where he met Donald Trump, then visited the UK, Jordan and UAE. Back home, he offered to broker talks between Washington, Israel and Iran. The Indonesian Ulema Council urged the government to quit the Board of Peace in response.

Indonesia is also building tech skills through deals abroad. The country's sovereign wealth fund Danantara signed a deal with UK chip designer Arm Limited to develop semiconductor technology and train 15,000 engineers. The government will create six chip designs for sectors from cars to quantum computing, using intellectual property that Indonesia will own. Mr Prabowo watched the signing during his UK visit.

But his government caved under pressure at home, scrapping an order for 105,000 trucks from India's Tata Motors and Mahindra. The vehicles were meant for the president's community programme.

The opposition Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle boycotted government programmes, ordering members not to profit from his free meals scheme. The party also attacked the use of education funds to pay for the meals, though parliament — including party representatives — had approved the spending.

Social media users mocked Joko Widodo's house in Solo, renaming it "Solo Wailing Wall" on Google Maps. Analysts called it political satire over the handover from the former president to Mr Prabowo.

The military keeps expanding its role despite opposition. Plans to send Indonesian troops to Gaza as part of an international force linked to the Board of Peace drew criticism from retired officers and civil society groups over constitutional concerns. But the Indonesian military confirmed the first 1,000 troops are preparing to reach Gaza by April.

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  * **Prabowo completes international tour including Board of Peace summit and bilateral meetings** — President Prabowo Subianto completed a multi-country tour to the US, UK, Jordan, and UAE, attending the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington and holding bilateral meetings including with President Trump. He returned to Indonesia on February 27 and held cabinet meetings to discuss outcomes. *([mediaindonesia.com](https://presidenri.go.id/siaran-pers/presiden-prabowo-kembali-ke-tanah-air-perjuangkan-solusi-dua-negara-dan-lompatan-kerja-sama-ekonomi/))*
  * **Prabowo offers to mediate US-Israel-Iran conflict amid escalating tensions** — President Prabowo offered Indonesia's services to mediate conflicts between the US, Israel, and Iran, stating readiness to travel to Tehran if parties agree. This follows escalating military tensions in the Middle East. MUI urged Indonesia to withdraw from the Board of Peace in response. *([news.detik.com](https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8377355/as-israel-serang-iran-prabowo-siap-mediasi-ke-teheran))*
  * **Indonesian court sentences nine in major Pertamina corruption case** — An Indonesian court sentenced nine people, including two former Pertamina unit CEOs, to prison terms ranging from 9-15 years in a major corruption case involving \$17 billion in state losses. The case involved illegal oil imports, fuel terminal leasing, and mismanagement of oil products. *([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesian-court-deliver-verdicts-corruption-case-linked-state-energy-firm-2026-02-26/))*
  * **Bank Indonesia opens currency exchange service for Ramadan and Eid** — Bank Indonesia launched the SERAMBI 2026 program for exchanging new currency notes ahead of Ramadan and Eid celebrations. The service operates through online booking via PINTAR BI platform, with quotas quickly filling up for Java region. Citizens can exchange up to Rp 5.3 million in new bills. *([stekom.ac.id](https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/tech/20260224110249-37-713339/tukar-uang-baru-bi-buka-minggu-ini-begini-cara-daftar-online))*
  * **Major banks bid for HSBC Indonesia retail assets** — Several major Asian banks including DBS, OCBC, UOB, CIMB, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are preparing bids for HSBC's retail banking assets in Indonesia. The valuation is estimated above \$200 million as global banks seek to expand in Southeast Asia's largest economy. *([bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/asia-s-biggest-banks-line-up-bids-for-hsbc-assets-in-indonesia))*
  * **Political party activities and internal governance issues** — Various political party activities including Golkar addressing a governor's expensive car purchase, internal party meetings and leadership discussions, and PDI-P criticism of government policies. Parties also engaged in discussions about the free meals program and political positioning. *([liputan6.com](https://liputan6.com/news/read/6287453/pengadaan-mobil-dinas-gubernur-kaltim-rp-85-m-dikritik-sekjen-golkar-ingatkan-dengarkan-suara-publik))*
  * **Various TNI military activities and personnel issues** — Several military-related developments including TNI coordination meetings, cooperation discussions with neighbouring countries, personnel misconduct cases, and debates over military involvement in counter-terrorism operations. Also included updates on military peacekeeping operations and training. *([news.detik.com](https://jpnn.com/news/akademisi-menilai-ranperpres-pelibatan-tni-mengatasi-terorisme-berbahaya-bagi-demokrasi))*
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  <ResponseField name="Prabowo offers to mediate US-Israel-Iran conflict amid escalating tensions" type="February 28 – March 1, 2026">
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      * [Jadwal Penukaran Uang Baru Lebaran di BI Periode 2, Simak Caranya! — news.detik.com](https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8368184/jadwal-penukaran-uang-baru-lebaran-di-bi-periode-2-simak-caranya)
      * [Tukar Uang Baru BI Buka Minggu Ini, Begini Cara Daftar Online — cnbcindonesia.com](https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/tech/20260224110249-37-713339/tukar-uang-baru-bi-buka-minggu-ini-begini-cara-daftar-online)
      * [Tips War Tukar Uang Baru BI 2026 agar Dapat Kuota — money.kompas.com](https://money.kompas.com/read/2026/02/24/121031026/tips-war-tukar-uang-baru-bi-2026-agar-dapat-kuota-ini-pengalaman-warga-yang?page=all)
      * [Kuota Pemesanan Tukar Uang BI Habis untuk Wilayah Jawa — money.kompas.com](https://money.kompas.com/read/2026/02/27/110100326/kuota-pemesanan-tukar-uang-bi-habis-untuk-wilayah-jawa)
      * [Daftar Lengkap Lokasi Penukaran Uang Baru Periode 2 di Pulau Jawa — kompas.com](https://kompas.com/jawa-timur/read/2026/02/24/145500688/daftar-lengkap-lokasi-penukaran-uang-baru-periode-2-di-pulau-jawa)
      * [Kas Keliling BI 2026 - Lokasi Tukar Uang Baru — desanaob.id](https://desanaob.id/kas-keliling-bi-lebaran-2026/)
      * [Dibuka Hari Ini Pukul 08.00 WIB, Ini Cara War Tukar Uang Baru di pintar.bi.go.id — kompas.com](https://kompas.com/tren/read/2026/02/24/063000165/dibuka-hari-ini-pukul-08.00-wib-ini-cara-war-tukar-uang-baru-di)
      * [Cara Daftar Penukaran Uang Baru di BI 24 dan 27 Februari 2026, Cek Syaratnya! — detik.com](https://www.detik.com/jateng/bisnis/d-8369764/cara-daftar-penukaran-uang-baru-di-bi-24-dan-27-februari-2026-cek-syaratnya)
      * [Cara Penukaran Uang Baru 2026: Jadwal, Syarat, dan Ketentuannya — detik.com](https://detik.com/sulsel/berita/d-8375131/cara-penukaran-uang-baru-2026-jadwal-syarat-dan-ketentuannya)
      * [Cara Tukar Uang Baru di Bank BCA dan Himbara, Cek Batas Maksimal Penukaran! — suara.com](https://suara.com/lifestyle/2026/02/24/213050/cara-tukar-uang-baru-di-bank-bca-dan-himbara-cek-batas-maksimal-penukaran)
      * [Cara Tukar Uang Baru di Bank BCA, BRI, BNI, Bank Mandiri, dan BSI — tribunnews.com](https://tribunnews.com/bisnis/7795925/cara-tukar-uang-baru-di-bank-bca-bri-bni-bank-mandiri-dan-bsi)
      * [Cara Cetak dan Download Bukti Pemesanan BI Pintar 2026 — uipublishing.id](https://uipublishing.id/cara-cetak-dan-download-bukti-pemesanan-bi-pintar)
      * [Cara Download Bukti Pemesanan BI Pintar untuk Penukaran Uang Baru Lebaran — liputan6.com](https://www.liputan6.com/bisnis/read/6284897/cara-download-bukti-pemesanan-bi-pintar-untuk-penukaran-uang-baru-lebaran)
      * [Lokasi Penukaran Uang Baru BI di Jawa Timur, Solusi Aman untuk THR-an — suara.com](https://suara.com/lifestyle/2026/02/27/064749/lokasi-penukaran-uang-baru-bi-di-jawa-timur-solusi-aman-untuk-thr-an)
      * [Berapa Batas Penukaran Uang Baru Lebaran 2026? — metrotvnews.com](https://www.metrotvnews.com/read/kqYCdEpJ-berapa-batas-penukaran-uang-baru-lebaran-2026-ini-rincian-pecahan-dari-rp50-ribu-hingga-rp1-000)
      * [Cara Tukar Uang Baru BI 2026 untuk Lebaran — liputan6.com](https://www.liputan6.com/hot/read/6284687/cara-tukar-uang-baru-bi-2026-untuk-lebaran-simak-prosedur-agar-tidak-kehabisan-slot)
      * [Jadwal Penukaran Uang Baru BI 2026, Catat Tanggalnya! — detik.com](https://detik.com/sulsel/berita/d-8378632/jadwal-penukaran-uang-baru-bi-2026-catat-tanggalnya)
      * [Apakah Ada Penukaran Uang Baru 2026 Periode 3? — detik.com](https://detik.com/sulsel/berita/d-8378621/apakah-ada-penukaran-uang-baru-2026-periode-3-ini-penjelasan-resmi-dari-bi)
      * [PINTAR BI Buka Penukaran Uang Baru Periode 2 Hari Ini, Cek Batas Maksimal — infobanknews.com](https://infobanknews.com/pintar-bi-buka-penukaran-uang-baru-periode-2-hari-ini-cek-batas-maksimal)
      * [Cara Daftar BI Pintar Penukaran Uang Resmi Anti Gagal 2026 — bungkuselatan.id](https://bungkuselatan.id/cara-daftar-bi-pintar-penukaran-uang-resmi-anti-gagal-2026/)
      * [Bank Indonesia Jakarta Buka Lowongan Magang untuk Anak S1 — detik.com](https://www.detik.com/edu/detikpedia/d-8371828/bank-indonesia-jakarta-buka-lowongan-magang-untuk-anak-s1-dapat-insentif-plus-pengalaman-kerja)
      * [QRIS Tembus Korea Selatan, Babak Baru Ekonomi Digital Indonesia — money.kompas.com](https://money.kompas.com/read/2026/02/27/085000926/qris-tembus-korea-selatan-babak-baru-ekonomi-digital-indonesia?page=all)
      * [Daftar Lokasi Penukaran Uang Baru di Bandung — suara.com](https://suara.com/lifestyle/2026/02/28/073608/daftar-lokasi-penukaran-uang-baru-di-bandung-bank-hingga-atm-pecahan-rp20-ribu)
      * [Tukar Uang Receh buat Lebaran di Mana? Cek di Sini Infonya — finance.detik.com](https://finance.detik.com/moneter/d-8377748/tukar-uang-receh-buat-lebaran-di-mana-cek-di-sini-infonya)
      * [Bank Mandiri Proyeksikan BI Rate Dipangkas 2 Kali pada 2026 — infobanknews.com](https://infobanknews.com/bank-mandiri-proyeksikan-bi-rate-dipangkas-2-kali-pada-2026)
      * [Bos BI Ungkap Sejarah QRIS Lahir di Indonesia — cnbcindonesia.com](https://cnbcindonesia.com/market/20260225102311-17-713712/bos-bi-ungkap-sejarah-qris-lahir-di-indonesia)
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  <ResponseField name="Danantara signs semiconductor partnership and announces other major deals" type="February 22 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (25)">
      * [Indonesia Danantara Governance Test Year Two 2026 — missionmedia.asia](https://missionmedia.asia/indonesia-danantara-sovereign-fund-governance-scrutiny)
      * [Danantara eyes new state airline holding company by H1 2026 — en.antaranews.com](https://en.antaranews.com/news/406290/danantara-eyes-new-state-airline-holding-company-by-h1-2026)
      * [Danantara: How State Capital Is Shaping the GoTo-Grab Merger — fairobserver.com](https://fairobserver.com/economics/danantara-how-state-capital-is-shaping-the-goto-grab-merger)
      * [Danantara, Arm Limited sign agreement to bolster chip industry — en.antaranews.com](https://en.antaranews.com/news/405654/danantara-arm-limited-sign-agreement-to-bolster-chip-industry)
      * [Danantara Ungkap 4 Emiten Ikut Lelang WtE, Hanya 9 Perusahaan Ajukan Proposal — katadata.co.id](https://katadata.co.id/finansial/bursa/69a14e675cc99/danantara-ungkap-4-emiten-ikut-lelang-wte-hanya-9-perusahaan-ajukan-proposal)
      * [After a year, Indonesia's Danantara under pressure to prove governance and returns — businesstimes.com.sg](https://businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/after-year-indonesias-danantara-under-pressure-prove-governance-and-returns)
      * [Sinyal Pemenang Tender Waste to Energy (WtE) Danantara: Ada OASA, BIPI dan DAAZ? — katadata.co.id](https://katadata.co.id/finansial/bursa/699fa5d59129b/sinyal-pemenang-tender-waste-to-energy-wte-danantara-ada-oasa-bipi-dan-daaz)
      * [6 Chip Made in Indonesia Bakal Lahir, Danantara Gandeng Inggris — cnbcindonesia.com](https://cnbcindonesia.com/tech/20260224120546-37-713368/6-chip-made-in-indonesia-bakal-lahir-danantara-gandeng-inggris)
      * [Danantara's Gold Mine Gambit Stalls — asiasentinel.com](https://asiasentinel.com/p/danantara-gold-mine-gambit-stalls)
      * [Strategi Danantara Membenahi Garuda Indonesia — swa.co.id](https://swa.co.id/read/469915/strategi-danantara-membenahi-garuda-indonesia)
      * [Strategi Danantara Perkuat Garuda, Opsi Merger Tiga Maskapai BUMN — mediaindonesia.com](https://mediaindonesia.com/ekonomi/864722/strategi-danantara-perkuat-garuda-opsi-merger-tiga-maskapai-bumn)
      * [Danantara Bertemu 12 CEO Global Beraset US\$16 Triliun, Bahas Apa? — investor.id](https://investor.id/market/429483/danantara-bertemu-12-ceo-global-beraset-us16-triliun-bahas-apa)
      * [Danantara Siap Umumkan Pemenang Lelang Proyek WTE Bali & Bekasi — cnbcindonesia.com](https://cnbcindonesia.com/news/20260226164225-4-714294/danantara-siap-umumkan-pemenang-lelang-proyek-wte-bali-bekasi)
      * [Danantara dan Arm Sepakat Kerja Sama, Ini yang Ditargetkan Prabowo untuk Indonesia — liputan6.com](https://liputan6.com/news/read/6284594/danantara-dan-arm-sepakat-kerja-sama-ini-yang-ditargetkan-prabowo-untuk-indonesia)
      * [Danantara Target Dividen Rp150 T, BUMN Ini Calon Penyumbang Terbesar — cnbcindonesia.com](https://cnbcindonesia.com/research/20260228151332-128-714744/danantara-target-dividen-rp150-t-bumn-ini-calon-penyumbang-terbesar)
      * [Prabowo Saksikan MoU Danantara & Arm di UK, RI Kirim 15 Ribu Engineer — cnbcindonesia.com](https://cnbcindonesia.com/news/20260224082756-4-713282/prabowo-saksikan-mou-danantara-arm-di-uk-ri-kirim-15-ribu-engineer)
      * [Genap Setahun Berdiri, Danantara Buka Suara — finance.detik.com](https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8377351/genap-setahun-berdiri-danantara-buka-suara)
      * [Danantara to announce first-wave waste-to-energy tender winners in March — indonesiabusinesspost.com](https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/6194/corporate-affairs/danantara-to-announce-first-wave-waste-to-energy-tender-winners-in-march)
      * [1 Tahun Danantara: Mana Saham Paling Moncer? — cnbcindonesia.com](https://cnbcindonesia.com/research/20260224130852-128-713428/1-tahun-danantara-mana-saham-paling-moncer)
      * [Danantara Ungkap Dua Opsi Penggabungan Garuda-Pelita Air — finance.detik.com](https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8374312/danantara-ungkap-dua-opsi-penggabungan-garuda-pelita-air)
      * [Danantara Gandeng Perusahaan Asal Inggris Arm Mau Ciptakan Chip — suara.com](https://suara.com/bisnis/2026/02/24/085201/danantara-gandeng-perusahaan-asal-inggris-arm-mau-ciptakan-chip)
      * [Danantara Jalin Kerjasama dengan Perusahaan Semikonduktor Asal Inggris — cnbcindonesia.com](https://cnbcindonesia.com/news/20260224141729-4-713439/danantara-jalin-kerjasama-dengan-perusahaan-semikonduktor-asal-inggris)
      * [Skenario Danantara Terbangkan Garuda (GIAA) — investor.id](https://investor.id/market/430060/skenario-danantara-terbangkan-garuda-giaa)
      * [Danantara Rencanakan Transformasi Total Garuda Indonesia Menuju 2026! — anakhiv.id](https://anakhiv.id/berita-multifinance/280300957/danantara-rencanakan-transformasi-total-garuda-indonesia-menuju-2026/)
      * [Danantara partners with Arm Limited to train 15,000 Indonesian engineers — indonesiabusinesspost.com](https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/6162/corporate-affairs/danantara-partners-with-arm-limited-to-train-15-000-indonesian-engineers)
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  <ResponseField name="Major banks bid for HSBC Indonesia retail assets" type="February 26–28, 2026">
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      * [Asia's Biggest Banks Line Up Bids for HSBC Indonesia Assets — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/asia-s-biggest-banks-line-up-bids-for-hsbc-assets-in-indonesia)
      * [HSBC Indonesia assets draw bidders, valuation above USD 200 million — idnfinancials.com](https://www.idnfinancials.com/news/61739/hsbc-indonesia-assets-draw-bidders-valuation-above-usd-200-million)
      * [DBS, UOB, OCBC among banks lining up bids for HSBC's Indonesia assets: sources — businesstimes.com.sg](https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/asias-biggest-banks-line-bids-hsbc-assets-indonesia)
      * [CIMB Reportedly Among Banks Bidding for HSBC Indonesia Assets — marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/cimb-reportedly-among-banks-bidding-for-hsbc-indonesia-assets-ce7e5cdfdd81f322)
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  <ResponseField name="Debate over TNI deployment to Gaza through Board of Peace framework" type="February 24–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza — aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/solidarity-with-palestinians-questioned-as-indonesian-troops-set-for-gaza)
      * [Purnawirawan TNI Minta Prabowo Batalkan Kirim TNI ke Gaza — tempo.co](https://www.tempo.co/politik/purnawirawan-tni-minta-prabowo-batalkan-kirim-tni-ke-gaza-2117996)
      * [Tolak Pengiriman Pasukan ke Gaza, Forum Purnawirawan: TNI Bukan Tentara Bayaran — kompas.id](https://www.kompas.id/artikel/tolak-pengiriman-pasukan-ke-gaza-forum-purnawirawan-tni-bukan-tentara-bayaran)
      * [Lawmaker backs TNI role in Gaza stabilization force — en.antaranews.com](https://en.antaranews.com/news/405866/lawmaker-backs-tni-role-in-gaza-stabilization-force)
      * [Ditempatkan di Infrastruktur Tempur Hamas, Bagaimana Risiko TNI di Gaza? — news.detik.com](https://news.detik.com/bbc-world/d-8370768/ditempatkan-di-infrastruktur-tempur-hamas-bagaimana-risiko-tni-di-gaza)
      * [Mantan Wamenlu Minta Pemerintah Jelaskan Pasukan TNI di Gaza akan Kenakan Helm Biru atau tidak — news.republika.co.id](https://news.republika.co.id/berita/tb1eh4409/mantan-wamenlu-minta-pemerintah-jelaskan-pasukan-tni-di-gaza-akan-kenakan-helm-biru-atau-tidak)
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  <ResponseField name="Political party activities and internal governance issues" type="February 23 – March 1, 2026">
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      * [Pengadaan Mobil Dinas Gubernur Kaltim Rp 8,5 M Dikritik, Sekjen Golkar Ingatkan Dengarkan Suara Publik — liputan6.com](https://liputan6.com/news/read/6287453/pengadaan-mobil-dinas-gubernur-kaltim-rp-85-m-dikritik-sekjen-golkar-ingatkan-dengarkan-suara-publik)
      * [Gerindra Meradang Usai Golkar Bandingkan Gaji Guru Honorer dengan PPPK SPPG — detik.com](https://www.detik.com/bali/nusra/d-8369107/gerindra-meradang-usai-golkar-bandingkan-gaji-guru-honorer-dengan-pppk-sppg)
      * [Heboh Mobil Dinas Rp 8,5 M, Golkar Minta Gubernur Kaltim Dengarkan Publik — news.detik.com](https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8375529/heboh-mobil-dinas-rp-8-5-m-golkar-minta-gubernur-kaltim-dengarkan-publik)
      * [Alex Noerdin Meninggal Dunia, Golkar: Beliau Banyak Bawa Kemajuan Bagi Sumsel — liputan6.com](https://liputan6.com/news/read/6285930/alex-noerdin-meninggal-dunia-golkar-beliau-banyak-bawa-kemajuan-bagi-sumsel)
      * [Golkar sudah ingatkan Gubernur Kaltim di tengah sorotan publik — antaranews.com](https://antaranews.com/berita/5441666/golkar-sudah-ingatkan-gubernur-kaltim-di-tengah-sorotan-publik)
      * [Golkar Sebut PDIP Tak Tolak Anggaran MBG di Banggar dan Paripurna — cnnindonesia.com](https://cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20260227201520-32-1332651/golkar-sebut-pdip-tak-tolak-anggaran-mbg-di-banggar-dan-paripurna)
      * [Sekjen Golkar: Manfaatkan kantor DPD Golkar sebagai rumah rakyat — antaranews.com](https://antaranews.com/berita/5433774/sekjen-golkar-manfaatkan-kantor-dpd-golkar-sebagai-rumah-rakyat)
      * [Golkar Semprot Gubernur Kaltim soal Mobil Dinas Rp8,5 Miliar: Dengarkan Suara Rakyat! — viva.co.id](https://viva.co.id/berita/nasional/1882854-golkar-semprot-gubernur-kaltim-soal-mobil-dinas-rp85-miliar-dengarkan-suara-rakyat)
      * [Musda Golkar Balikpapan 2026 Segera Dihelat, Dukungan Akar Rumput Kembali Menguat ke Rahmad Mas'ud — inibalikpapan.com](https://inibalikpapan.com/musda-golkar-balikpapan-2026-segera-dihelat-dukungan-akar-rumput-kembali-menguat-ke-rahmad-masud)
      * [Golkar Instruksikan Kantor Partai di Daerah Dimanfaatkan untuk Rumah Rakyat — news.okezone.com](https://news.okezone.com/read/2026/02/23/337/3203237/golkar-instruksikan-kantor-partai-di-daerah-dimanfaatkan-untuk-rumah-rakyat)
      * [Jelang Musda, Akar Rumput Inginkan Rahmad Mas'ud Tetap Pimpin Golkar — timurmedia.com](https://timurmedia.com/jelang-musda-akar-rumput-inginkan-rahmad-masud-tetap-pimpin-golkar)
      * [Bupati Paser Apresiasi Musda XI Golkar, Wadah Silaturahmi dan Penyatuan Visi Seluruh Kader — kaltim.tribunnews.com](https://kaltim.tribunnews.com/tribun-etam/1138149/bupati-paser-apresiasi-musda-xi-golkar-wadah-silaturahmi-dan-penyatuan-visi-seluruh-kader)
      * [Daya Tahan Partai — kompas.id](https://www.kompas.id/artikel/daya-tahan-partai)
      * [Gibran Puji Keberanian Gus Dur dan Megawati Izinkan Perayaan Imlek — cnnindonesia.com](https://cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20260228170250-20-1332851/gibran-puji-keberanian-gus-dur-dan-megawati-izinkan-perayaan-imlek)
      * [Bukan Prabowo, Felix Siauw Sarankan Gibran yang Berangkat ke Iran — rmol.id](https://rmol.id/politik/read/2026/03/01/698985/bukan-prabowo-felix-siauw-sarankan-gibran-yang-berangkat-ke-iran)
      * [Legislator Golkar Minta Pemerintah Mewaspadai Risiko Global Demi Jaga Stabilitas Ekonomi — jpnn.com](https://jpnn.com/news/legislator-golkar-minta-pemerintah-mewaspadai-risiko-global-demi-jaga-stabilitas-ekonomi)
      * [Munafri: Golkar Makassar Harus Solid, Dukung Pemerintahan dan Bangun Kebijakan Pro Rakyat — infokejadianmakassar.com](https://infokejadianmakassar.com/2026/03/01/munafri-golkar-makassar-harus-solid-dukung-pemerintahan-dan-bangun-kebijakan-pro-rakyat/)
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  <ResponseField name="Various TNI military activities and personnel issues" type="February 22 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [Viral Istri Anggota TNI di Papua Diduga Selingkuh dengan 13 Prajurit — news.detik.com](https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8376460/viral-istri-anggota-tni-di-papua-diduga-selingkuh-dengan-13-prajurit)
      * [Akademisi Menilai Ranperpres Pelibatan TNI Mengatasi Terorisme Berbahaya Bagi Demokrasi — jpnn.com](https://jpnn.com/news/akademisi-menilai-ranperpres-pelibatan-tni-mengatasi-terorisme-berbahaya-bagi-demokrasi)
      * [Kasum TNI Buka Rakor Intelijen TNI 2026: Insan Intelijen Harus Adaptif, Responsif dan Prediktif Hadapi Ancaman — koran-jakarta.com](https://koran-jakarta.com/2026-02-26/kasum-tni-buka-rakor-intelijen-tni-2026-insan-intelijen-harus-adaptif-responsif-dan-prediktif-hadapi-ancaman)
      * [Sinergi TNI dan Polri dalam Penanganan Terorisme — korem152babullah.org](https://korem152babullah.org/sinergi-tni-dan-polri-dalam-penanganan-terorisme)
      * [TNI AU bahas rencana kerja sama militer dengan Timor Leste - Brunei — kupang.antaranews.com](https://kupang.antaranews.com/berita/138219/tni-au-bahas-rencana-kerja-sama-militer-dengan-timor-leste-brunei)
      * [Praktisi hukum desak polisi militer proses oknum TNI keroyok siswa SMA — elshinta.com](https://elshinta.com/kategori/1/hukum/praktisi-hukum-desak-polisi-militer-proses-oknum-tni-keroyok-siswa-sma-153994)
      * [Mencegah tumpang tindih Polisi dan TNI dalam terorisme melalui pembagian level ancaman — theconversation.com](https://theconversation.com/mencegah-tumpang-tindih-polisi-dan-tni-dalam-terorisme-melalui-pembagian-level-ancaman-274220)
      * [Pelibatan TNI dalam Pemberantasan Terorisme Dikhawatirkan Kontra Produktif — news.republika.co.id](https://news.republika.co.id/berita/tb52si318/pelibatan-tni-dalam-pemberantasan-terorisme-dikhawatirkan-kontra-produktif)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Former President Jokowi becomes subject of viral social media phenomena" type="February 22–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [Fenomena Rumah Jokowi Jadi Tembok Ratapan Solo Dinilai Bermakna Satire Politik — nasional.sindonews.com](https://nasional.sindonews.com/read/1680453/12/fenomena-rumah-jokowi-jadi-tembok-ratapan-solo-dinilai-bermakna-satire-politik-1771938155)
      * [Viral Fenomena 'Pria Solo Itu Lagi' dan 'Ah Mungkin Perasaanku Saja', Nama Jokowi Disebut-sebut — solo.tribunnews.com](https://solo.tribunnews.com/berita-menarik/336807/viral-fenomena-pria-solo-itu-lagi-dan-ah-mungkin-perasaanku-saja-nama-jokowi-disebut-sebut?page=2)
      * [Tembok Ratapan Solo Jadi Potret Wajah Kekuasaan Jokowi yang Memudar — rmol.id](https://rmol.id/politik/read/2026/02/23/698253/tembok-ratapan-solo-jadi-potret-wajah-kekuasaan-jokowi-yang-memudar)
      * [Update Kasus Ijazah Jokowi, Kubu Roy Suryo Hadirkan Alumni UMSU — medan.tribunnews.com](https://medan.tribunnews.com/news/1783133/update-kasus-ijazah-jokowi-kubu-roy-suryo-hadirkan-alumni-umsu-tuding-polisi-abaikan-hak-tersangka)
      * [Berita Terkini Harian Jokowi Terbaru Hari Ini — kompas.com](https://www.kompas.com/tag/jokowi)
      * [Viral Rumah Jokowi di Google Maps Jadi 'Tembok Ratapan', Ini Kronologinya — news.fin.co.id](https://news.fin.co.id/2026/02/23/viral-rumah-jokowi-di-google-maps-jadi-tembok-ratapan-ini-kronologinya)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Indonesia raises \$4.5 billion in biggest global bond sale since 2017 — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/indonesia-raises-4-5-billion-to-rebuff-credit-outlook-concerns)
      * [Pertamina and Halliburton sign MOU to advance well construction technologies — worldoil.com](https://worldoil.com/news/2026/2/23/pertamina-halliburton-target-unconventional-fracturing-expansion-in-indonesia)
      * [Student activist from UGM criticized Prabowo-Gibran government goes viral — suara.com](https://www.suara.com/entertainment/2026/02/22/153500/profil-tiyo-ardianto-ketua-bem-ugm-yang-kritik-pemerintahan-prabowo-gibran-rezim-bodoh)
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</Accordion>

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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/tw.svg" alt="Taiwan flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Taiwan

Lai Ching-te used the phrase "mainland China" repeatedly at a Lunar New Year event with Taiwan businesspeople, a shift from his usual references to "China". Analysts say the change reflects American pressure before a Trump-Xi summit scheduled for March 31-April 2.

Washington wants Taiwan to avoid provocative rhetoric before the meeting. Mr Lai has kept Taiwan aligned with American crisis management, receiving briefings on the US-Iran conflict and instructing agencies to track developments and contact allies.

Even as Taiwan moderates its tone, its economic leverage is growing. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) hit a \$2 trillion market capitalisation on strong demand for AI chips. The company is speeding up domestic expansion with up to ten facilities targeted for 2026 and drew \$2.77 billion in foreign investment in a single day. The expansion reinforces Taiwan's chip dominance at home rather than accelerating the overseas shift that could weaken the island's strategic position.

Chinese military pressure continues. Taiwan detected 28 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft sorties with 22 crossing the median line into Taiwan's air defence zone, along with five naval vessels operating around the island. The defence ministry monitored the activity. Mr Lai also announced that the National Security Bureau is forming a task force to fight Chinese attempts to manipulate Taiwan's upcoming local elections.

Mr Lai hosted the first New Year tea gathering with heads of all five government branches, where he agreed to deliver a national affairs report to the Legislative Yuan in a question-and-answer format. The agreement points to cooperation despite the constitutional crisis. But tensions persist: Cho Jung-tai, the premier, ordered government agencies to stop providing information to a Taiwan People's Party (TPP) legislator whose eligibility to serve is disputed over citizenship concerns.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai wins fraud appeal in rare legal victory** — Hong Kong's Court of Appeal overturned pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction and prison sentence, in a surprise legal decision. The 78-year-old remains detained on separate national security charges. *([bbc.com](https://bbc.com/news/articles/c5ykq2ykd6zo))*
  * **Opposition parties coordinate on local elections and defense budget proposals** — The Kuomintang (KMT) announced it will reveal mayoral candidates for New Taipei, Yilan and Chiayi on March 11, then begin cooperation talks with the Taiwan People's Party. The KMT also plans to propose its own version of the special defence budget and legislative oversight for chip technology exports. *([taipeitimes.com](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602230015))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="TSMC hits \$2 trillion market cap amid AI chip surge and expansion plans" type="February 22–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (32)">
      * [\[News\] TSMC Speeds up Expansion in Taiwan: up to 10 Fabs Reportedly under Construction or Starting in 2026 — trendforce.com](https://trendforce.com/news/2026/02/23/news-tsmc-speeds-up-expansion-in-taiwan-up-to-10-fabs-reportedly-under-construction-or-starting-in-2026)
      * [TSMC market cap swells to US\$2tn on rally — taipeitimes.com](https://taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/02/26/2003852900)
      * [TSMC Raises Dividend 28% While 38% Revenue Growth Reframes the Geopolitical Risk — 247wallst.com](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/02/25/tsmc-raises-dividend-28-while-38-revenue-growth-reframes-the-geopolitical-risk)
      * [TSMC pushes Japanese suppliers to localize electroplating additives in Taiwan — digitimes.com](https://digitimes.com/news/a20260226PD234/tsmc-demand-production-taiwan-inspection.html)
      * [Taiwan's patent race heats up: TSMC reigns, records tumble — digitimes.com](https://digitimes.com/news/a20260227PD201/taiwan-patent-tsmc-delta-electronics-itri.html)
      * [TSMC in 2026: Full Power On, Racing to Max Out Capacity — tspasemiconductor.substack.com](https://tspasemiconductor.substack.com/p/tsmc-in-2026-full-power-on-racing)
      * [Is It Too Late To Consider Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) After 95% One Year Rally? — finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/too-consider-taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-231540329.html)
      * [TSMC trades near record high as Apple plans to purchase "well over 100 million" chips from its Arizona facility this year — sherwood.news](https://sherwood.news/tech/tsmc-trades-near-record-high-as-apple-plans-to-purchase-well-over-100)
      * [TSMC Expects AI Chip Revenue to Grow at a 60% CAGR Through 2029. Is the Stock a Buy for 2026? — fool.com](https://fool.com/investing/2026/02/26/tsmc-ai-chip-revenue-grow-60-cagr-stock-buy)
      * [TSMC's Arizona Plant Finally Turns a Profit After Four Years of Struggle, But Money Was Never the Real Goal — wccftech.com](https://wccftech.com/tsmc-arizona-plant-finally-turns-a-profit-after-four-years-of-struggle)
      * [Trump tariff turbulence risks handing TSMC a win over American chip manufacturers — tomshardware.com](https://tomshardware.com/tech-industry/trump-tariff-turbulence-risks-handing-tsmc-a-win-over-american-chip-manufacturers-prior-exemptions-for-onshoring-manufacturing-may-hinder-the-likes-of-intel)
      * [TSMC's record profits signal AI boom far from over — digitimes.com](https://digitimes.com/news/a20260225PD224/tsmc-earnings-2025-2026-nvidia.html)
      * [AI chip made by TSMC for Chinese Enflame scrutinized over potential violations — nbcnews.com](https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/ai-chip-tsmc-enflame-techinsights-rcna259342)
      * [TSMC crosses US\$2 trillion mark, undeterred by geopolitical and AI risks — digitimes.com](https://digitimes.com/news/a20260225PD231/market-tsmc-taiwan-technology-market-capitalization.html)
      * [TSMC Process Simplification for Advanced Nodes — semiwiki.com](https://semiwiki.com/semiconductor-manufacturers/tsmc/366877-tsmc-process-simplification-for-advanced-nodes/)
      * [TSMC (TSM) Drives Record Foreign Investment in Taiwanese Stocks — gurufocus.com](https://gurufocus.com/news/8649712/tsmc-tsm-drives-record-foreign-investment-in-taiwanese-stocks)
      * [NVIDIA Officially Overtakes Apple as TSMC's Biggest Customer — wccftech.com](https://wccftech.com/nvidia-officially-overtakes-apple-as-tsmc-largest-customer/)
      * [Nvidia overtakes Apple as the number one TSMC client, as revenue more than doubles in one year — pcguide.com](https://pcguide.com/pro/news-pro/nvidia-overtakes-apple-as-the-number-one-tsmc-client-as-revenue-more-than-doubles-in-one-year)
      * [TSMC Details January 2026 Asset Moves, Keeps Capital Structure Steady — tipranks.com](https://tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/tsmc-details-january-2026-asset-moves-keeps-capital-structure-steady)
      * [TSMC accelerates fab construction with up to 10 facilities targeted for 2026 — newelectronics.co.uk](https://newelectronics.co.uk/content/blogs/tsmc-accelerates-fab-construction-with-up-to-10-facilities-targeted-for-2026)
      * [Taiwan and TSMC Make the World Safer by the Day — realclearmarkets.com](https://realclearmarkets.com/articles/2026/02/27/taiwan_and_tsmc_make_the_world_safer_by_the_day_1167327.html)
      * [Hidden TSMC Supplier Basket (Part Two) — collyerbridge.com](https://www.collyerbridge.com/p/hidden-tsmc-supplier-basket-part)
      * [Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock: The One Play That Wins Every Time a Data Center Gets Built — coincentral.com](https://coincentral.com/taiwan-semiconductor-tsm-stock-the-one-play-that-wins-every-time-a-data-center-gets-built)
      * [Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Price — markets.businessinsider.com](https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/tsm-stock)
      * [MIG Capital Trims Taiwan Semiconductor Stake by 40,384 Shares — tipranks.com](https://tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/mig-capital-trims-taiwan-semiconductor-stake-by-40384-shares)
      * [台積電股價創新高還能買嗎？專家曝關鍵答案 — ec.ltn.com.tw](https://ec.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/5350452)
      * [TSMC accounts for over 10% of Taiex turnover Tuesday — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202602240021)
      * [Taiex ends at high as TSMC tops NT\$2,000 mark — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202602250011)
      * [《TAIPEI TIMES》TSMC market cap swells to US\$2tn on rally — news.ltn.com.tw](https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/breakingnews/5351650)
      * [TSMC drives Taiwan rally, 10% turnover share — marketscreener.com](https://marketscreener.com/news/tsmc-drives-taiwan-rally-10-turnover-share-ce7e5cdbd88bff27)
      * [TSMC's unit TSMC Global acquires fixed-income securities for \$10.8 mln — marketscreener.com](https://marketscreener.com/news/tsmc-s-unit-tsmc-global-acquires-fixed-income-securities-for-10-8-mln-ce7e5cdbdd8ff22c)
      * [Better Semiconductor Stock: Nvidia vs. TSMC — fool.com](https://fool.com/investing/2026/02/27/better-semiconductor-stock-nvidia-vs-tsmc)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="President Lai agrees to address Legislative Yuan after five-branch tea party" type="February 23–24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Lai signals willingness to address legislature after 5-branch tea party — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602230016)
      * [Lai signals willingness to address legislature after 5-branch tea party — ocacnews.net](https://ocacnews.net/article/420827)
      * [President Lai hosts tea with Taiwan's government leaders — news.tvbs.com.tw](https://news.tvbs.com.tw/english/3134213)
      * [Opposition calls for talks on format of Lai's legislative report — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602230017)
      * [《TAIPEI TIMES》Lai 'glad' to deliver address before Legislative Yuan — news.ltn.com.tw](https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/breakingnews/5349131)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="President Lai responds to US-Iran strikes with security briefings and regional monitoring" type="February 28 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Lai responds to US strike on Iran — taiwannews.com.tw](https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6311353)
      * [Taiwan closely monitoring situation after U.S., Israel strike Iran: Lai — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602280015)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Premier Cho orders information restrictions for China-born TPP legislator pending eligibility review" type="February 25–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Ministries to withhold info from naturalized lawmaker pending review: Cho — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602260015)
      * [《TAIPEI TIMES》Premier Cho issues caution over Li Zhenxiu — news.ltn.com.tw](https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/breakingnews/5352877)
      * [Cho temporarily advises against providing info to China-born lawmaker — taipeitimes.com](https://taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/02/26/2003852935)
      * [Premier Cho issues caution over Li Zhenxiu — taipeitimes.com](https://taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/02/27/2003852960)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lai reiterates cross-strait 'status quo' with rare 'mainland China' language" type="February 23–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Lai reiterates 'status quo' at China-based Taiwanese event — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202602240017)
      * [What does Taiwanese leader William Lai's rare 'mainland China' reference mean? — scmp.com](https://scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3344765/what-does-taiwanese-leader-william-lais-rare-mainland-china-reference-mean)
      * [China & Taiwan Update, February 23, 2026 — aei.org](https://aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-update-february-23-2026)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai wins fraud appeal in rare legal victory" type="February 26–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong tycoon wins appeal against fraud conviction — bbc.com](https://bbc.com/news/articles/c5ykq2ykd6zo)
      * [Testing the Red Line: Jimmy Lai's Sentence as a Flashpoint in Sino-American Relations — e-ir.info](https://e-ir.info/2026/02/28/testing-the-red-line-jimmy-lais-sentence-as-a-flashpoint-in-sino-american-relations)
      * [Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai wins appeal against fraud charges — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-lai-fraud-appeal-hong-kong-7569a4e9d12d77fbc470db73ca9c38bb)
      * [Pro-democracy Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's fraud offence overturned — abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-26/jimmy-lai-fraud-sentence-overturned/106391580)
      * [Hong Kong court overturns Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction and sentence — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/video/watch/idRW871826022026RP1)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Opposition parties coordinate on local elections and defense budget proposals" type="February 22 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (9)">
      * [DPP ponders nominees for upcoming election cycle — taipeitimes.com](https://taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/02/23/2003852736)
      * [China working to freeze out support for DPP — taipeitimes.com](https://taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/03/02/2003853113)
      * [KMT-TPP to finalize joint platform — taiwannews.com.tw](https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6308973)
      * [KMT names Wu Tsung-hsien as candidate in Yilan magistrate race — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602280009)
      * [KMT lawmakers urge clarity on U.S. tariff agreement ahead of Premier's report — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202603010006)
      * [KMT to propose own defense budget by deadline: spokesman — taipeitimes.com](https://taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/02/25/2003852872)
      * [KMT to announce special defense budget proposal before March 6 — taiwannews.com.tw](https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6308625)
      * [KMT to propose legislative oversight for advanced chip technology exports — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602240025)
      * [KMT to name New Taipei candidate March 11, launch talks with TPP — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602230015)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Taiwan detects multiple Chinese military sorties and naval vessels around island" type="February 25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Taiwan detects 28 PLA aircraft; 22 cross median line into ADIZ — newsable.asianetnews.com](https://newsable.asianetnews.com/world/taiwan-detects-28-pla-aircraft-22-cross-median-line-into-adiz-articleshow-if5guw8)
      * [Taiwan detects 5 Chinese vessels operating around its territory — news.webindia123.com](https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20260225/4420520.html)
      * [Taiwan detects 5 Chinese vessels near its waters, no PLA aircraft — newsable.asianetnews.com](https://newsable.asianetnews.com/world/taiwan-detects-5-chinese-vessels-near-its-waters-no-pla-aircraft-articleshow-3sksg1r)
      * [Taiwan detects 28 sorties of Chinese aircraft around itself — news.webindia123.com](https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20260225/4420763.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="NSB forms task force to prevent foreign election interference ahead of local elections" type="February 24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [《TAIPEI TIMES》 NSB forms task force to prevent foreign election interference — news.ltn.com.tw](https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/breakingnews/5350333)
      * [NSB forms task force to prevent foreign election interference — taipeitimes.com](https://taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/02/25/2003852854)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (9)">
      * [Lai positions Taiwan at frontline of quantum technology race with Nobel laureate meeting — taiwannews.com.tw](https://taiwannews.com.tw/news/6309672)
      * [Lai urges historical truth ahead of 228 anniversary — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602250015)
      * [President confers Order of Brilliant Star on baseball legend Sadaharu Oh — focustaiwan.tw](https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202602260011)
      * [KMT chair hails 228 as Taiwan's first postwar democratic movement — taipeitimes.com](https://taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/02/27/2003852995)
      * [Taiwan's DPP criticizes KMT chair over 228 remarks — taiwannews.com.tw](https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6311187)
      * [Does Taiwan Truly Remember the 228 Massacre, 79 Years Later? — newbloommag.net](https://newbloommag.net/2026/03/01/228-memorial-79-anniversary/)
      * [Taiwan to join PIF after absence last year: MOFA — taipeitimes.com](https://taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/02/25/2003852856)
      * [Group demands transition timeline for Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall — news.ltn.com.tw](https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/breakingnews/5354610)
      * [Taiwan, the Long Game Not Invasion analysis piece — realcleardefense.com](https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2026/02/27/taiwan_the_long_game_not_invasion_1167436.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
</Accordion>

***

### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/jp.svg" alt="Japan flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Japan

Japan approved exports of lethal weapons for the first time since the Second World War, as the governing Liberal Democratic Party voted to scrap restrictions that had limited military exports to non-lethal items like radios and trucks. The LDP now wants to sell fighter jets and destroyers to countries with defence agreements.

The LDP also approved a broader security overhaul: plans to upgrade Japan's intelligence bureau, force foreign agents to register with the government, and ban personal electronics from government buildings. The proposals will go to Sanae Takaichi next month, giving her the tools to push Japan further from its post-war pacifist identity.

Even as she advanced these security changes, Ms Takaichi faced the first serious political test of her tenure. Opposition parties accused her of corruption after she gave ¥30,000 gift catalogues to 315 LDP lawmakers after her election victory. The move recalled the slush fund scandals that damaged previous LDP leaders, but Ms Takaichi dismissed the criticism, saying the gifts were legal and paid for with party funds. The controversy has not dented her approval ratings.

Ms Takaichi also moved to strengthen her governing coalition. The Japan Innovation Party agreed to put one of its members in her cabinet during an upcoming reshuffle. The move gives her extra support in parliament even though the LDP already has a majority, and could help when she tries to change the constitution.

She continued reshaping economic policy through personnel choices, nominating two pro-stimulus academics to the Bank of Japan's board. The appointments weakened the yen and boosted stock prices, signals that investors expect easier monetary policy to support her spending plans. Large protests in Tokyo against her constitutional revision efforts showed opposition, but the demonstrations appeared smaller than past protests and did not slow her legislative agenda.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **LDP approves proposal to ease restrictions on lethal weapons exports** — The ruling LDP approved a proposal to remove restrictions limiting defence equipment transfers to non-lethal categories. The change would allow exports of fighter jets and destroyers to countries with defence cooperation agreements, marking a major shift in Japan's defence export policy. *([www3.nhk.or.jp](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/25/japan/defense-exports-rules-revision))*
  * **PM Takaichi opposes changes to male-only imperial succession rules** — Prime Minister Takaichi stated her opposition to changing Japan's male-only imperial succession system during Diet proceedings. Her comments addressed ongoing debate about allowing female succession, with Emperor Naruhito having only one daughter, Princess Aiko. *([japantimes.co.jp](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/28/japan/politics/takaichi-males-imperial-succession))*
  * **Imperial family to visit Tohoku region on disaster anniversary** — Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and Princess Aiko will visit three Tohoku prefectures in March and April 2026 to mark 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. The visits will focus on reconstruction progress and meeting with disaster-affected residents. *([japantimes.co.jp](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/26/japan/emperor-family-tohoku))*
  * **LDP proposes mandatory reporting requirements for foreign agents** — The LDP drafted recommendations for examining whether existing laws are sufficient to detect foreign intelligence activities and considering new legislation requiring foreign agents to register. The proposal is part of broader counter-intelligence efforts. *([japantimes.co.jp](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/22/japan/politics/ldp-foreign-agents-mandatory-reporting))*
  * **Keidanren postpones private meeting with activist investor Elliott** — Japan's largest business lobby Keidanren postponed a scheduled private meeting with activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, citing 'various reasons.' The meeting was planned amid Elliott's campaigns targeting Japanese companies including Toyota. *([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/japan-s-top-business-lobby-put-off-private-meeting-with-activist-fund-elliott-ce7e5cdad98bff21))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Emperor Naruhito marks 66th birthday with disaster remembrance focus" type="February 22–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (19)">
      * [Japan's Emperor greets public on his 66th birthday — www3.nhk.or.jp](https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260223_09/)
      * [Emperor Naruhito turns 66 ahead of disaster milestones — japantimes.co.jp](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/24/japan/emperor-naruhito-turns-66/)
      * [Well-wishers cheer Emperor Naruhito on his 66th birthday — asahi.com](https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16373146)
      * [Celebrating Emperor Naruhito's 66th Birthday as He Honors Recovery Efforts — japan-forward.com](https://japan-forward.com/celebrating-emperor-naruhitos-66th-birthday-as-he-honors-recovery-efforts)
      * [Emperor marks 66th birthday; stresses importance of standing by disaster-hit areas — japantoday.com](https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-emperor-stresses-importance-of-standing-by-disaster-hit-areas)
      * [Emperor Naruhito turns 66, rejoices in daughter Princess Aiko's growth — ntv.co.jp](https://ntv.co.jp/englishnews/articles/2021zxv4kjqudr2n46n0.html)
      * [Emperor Naruhito expresses concern about disaster survivors on his 66th birthday — asahi.com](https://asahi.com/ajw/articles/16373916)
      * [Japanese Emperor Naruhito marks 66th birthday — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/japan-emperor-birthday-a58a996971791d8f89dec7aecfa61fef)
      * [An Imperial Week in Photos: Prime Minister's Attestation, Bonsai, and Craftsmanship — japan-forward.com](https://japan-forward.com/an-imperial-week-in-photos-prime-ministers-attestation-bonsai-and-craftsmanship)
      * [People Gather at Palace to Celebrate Emperor's 66th Birthday — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026022300137)
      * [Japan's emperor reflects on family and future as he turns 66 — arabnews.jp](https://arabnews.jp/en/japan/article_164575)
      * [Japan's emperor expresses concern about disaster survivors on his 66th birthday — abcnews.com](https://abcnews.com/Lifestyle/wireStory/japans-emperor-expresses-concern-311-disaster-survivors-66th-130399187)
      * [Japan and the Southeast United States Celebrate Emperor's Birthday — gasiantimes.com](https://gasiantimes.com/metro-asian-news/2026/02/26/japan-and-the-southeast-united-states-celebrate-emperors-birthday-and-decades-of-partnership)
      * [Emperor Naruhito's Reflections on Disaster's Enduring Impact — devdiscourse.com](https://devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/3814099-emperor-naruhitos-reflections-on-disasters-enduring-impact)
      * [His Majesty Japan's Emperor Naruhito's 66th Birthday & National Day — brecorder.com](https://brecorder.com/news/amp/40408514)
      * [L'empereur Naruhito pose avec les mascottes olympiques pour son 66e anniversaire — histoiresroyales.fr](https://histoiresroyales.fr/empereur-naruhito-pose-mascottes-olympiques-66e-anniversaire/)
      * [L'empereur Naruhito du Japon a 66 ans — www3.nhk.or.jp](https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/fr/news/20260223_02/)
      * [L'empereur Naruhito a célébré ses 66 ans — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/fr/news/yjj2026022300137)
      * [L'Anniversaire de l'empereur du Japon — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/fr/guide-to-japan/gu051012)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="PM Takaichi faces criticism over gift catalogs to LDP lawmakers" type="February 25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (10)">
      * [Japan PM Takaichi: No legal problem with gift catalog distribution — www3.nhk.or.jp](https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260225_12/)
      * [Japan's Takaichi faces backlash over US\$190 victory gifts to ruling party lawmakers — scmp.com](https://scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3344556/japans-takaichi-faces-backlash-over-us190-victory-gifts-ruling-party-lawmakers)
      * [Japan PM Takaichi under pressure over gifts to MPs — arabnews.jp](https://arabnews.jp/en/japan/article_164720)
      * [Scrutiny of Takaichi's gift catalogs for LDP lawmakers could delay budget debate — japantimes.co.jp](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/25/japan/politics/takaichi-gift-catalogs-ldp)
      * [Takaichi admits giving gift catalogs to LDP lawmakers; denies illegality — japantoday.com](https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-japan-pm-admits-giving-gift-catalogs-to-ldp-lawmakers-denies-illegality)
      * [Japan's Takaichi Lets LDP Lawmakers Choose Gifts for Election Success — japannews.yomiuri.co.jp](https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20260225-313424)
      * [Japan PM draws criticisms for gifts to LDP lawmakers, denies illegality — english.kyodonews.net](https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/71156)
      * [Takaichi defends rewarding LDP lawmakers with catalog gifts — asahi.com](https://asahi.com/ajw/articles/16377202)
      * [Japan PM Takaichi under pressure over gifts to MPs — channelnewsasia.com](https://channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/japan-pm-sanae-takaichi-gifts-mps-ldp-pressure-5951751)
      * [Takaichi Defends Gift Catalog Distribution to LDP Members — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026022500390/takaichi-defends-gift-catalog-distribution-to-ldp-members.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="LDP approves proposal to ease restrictions on lethal weapons exports" type="February 24–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [Japan's LDP accepts draft proposal to drop limits on defense equipment transfers — www3.nhk.or.jp](https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260225_09/)
      * [Japan takes step closer to easing rules on export of lethal weapons — japantimes.co.jp](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/25/japan/defense-exports-rules-revision)
      * [Japan's LDP calls for lifting ban on exports of lethal weapons — asia.nikkei.com](https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-s-ldp-calls-for-lifting-ban-on-exports-of-lethal-weapons)
      * [LDP approves major change to allow lethal weapons exports — asahi.com](https://asahi.com/ajw/articles/16377896)
      * [Japan's LDP Eyes Exports of Lethal Arms in Principle — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026022400941)
      * [Japan's ruling LDP compiles proposal to allow lethal arms exports — mainichi.jp](https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260225/p2g/00m/0na/025000c)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="PM Takaichi opposes changes to male-only imperial succession rules" type="February 27–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [Takaichi backs male-only imperial succession — japantimes.co.jp](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/28/japan/politics/takaichi-males-imperial-succession)
      * [Takaichi opposes changing male-only imperial succession — japantoday.com](https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-pm-opposes-changing-male-only-imperial-succession)
      * [Japan PM Takaichi opposes changing male-only imperial succession — gmanetwork.com](https://gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/world/978191/japan-pm-takaichi-opposes-changing-male-only-imperial-succession/story)
      * [Japon : Takaichi opposée au changement des règles de succession impériale — lefigaro.fr](https://lefigaro.fr/international/japon-takaichi-opposee-au-changement-des-regles-de-succession-imperiale-excluant-les-femmes-20260227)
      * [Aiko du Japon un jour impératrice ? La Première ministre Sanae Takaichi s'y oppose — pointdevue.fr](https://pointdevue.fr/royal/couronnes-du-monde/aiko-du-japon-un-jour-imperatrice-la-premiere-ministre-sanae-takaichi-sy-oppose)
      * [La Première ministre japonaise s'oppose à l'abolition de la loi salique — histoiresroyales.fr](https://histoiresroyales.fr/premiere-ministre-japonaise-soppose-abolition-de-loi-salique)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="LDP approves proposals to strengthen Japan's intelligence capabilities" type="February 25–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [LDP panel approves proposal to strengthen intelligence capabilities — japantimes.co.jp](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/26/japan/politics/ldp-intelligence-proposal)
      * [Japan ruling party approves plans to beef up intelligence — channelnewsasia.com](https://channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/japan-ldp-approves-plans-enhance-intelligence-takaichi-5957776)
      * [Japan's LDP approves plan to bolster intelligence — taipeitimes.com](https://taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/02/28/2003853019)
      * [New Intelligence 'Command Tower' to Anchor Japan's Security Overhaul — japan-forward.com](https://japan-forward.com/new-intelligence-command-tower-to-anchor-japans-security-overhaul)
      * [LDP Drafts Recommendations to Strengthen Intelligence Activities — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026022600922)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Imperial family to visit Tohoku region on disaster anniversary" type="February 25–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Emperor and his family to tour Tohoku region 15 years after disaster — japantimes.co.jp](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/26/japan/emperor-family-tohoku)
      * [Imperial family to visit Tohoku for anniversary of 2011 disaster — asahi.com](https://asahi.com/ajw/articles/16380409)
      * [Japan imperial couple, Princess Aiko to visit Tohoku disaster areas — english.kyodonews.net](https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/71208)
      * [Emperor's Family to Tour Northeast Japan 15 Years On — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026022500886)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="PM Takaichi comments on US-Israeli strikes against Iran" type="February 28 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Press Conference by Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae regarding the Situation in Iran — japan.kantei.go.jp](https://japan.kantei.go.jp/105/statement/202602/28kaiken.html)
      * [Takaichi chides Iran; expats fear for their families in Middle East — asahi.com](https://asahi.com/ajw/articles/16390455)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="PM Takaichi announces reflationist Bank of Japan board appointments" type="February 25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Takaichi's Reflationist BOJ Picks Push Up Long-Term Bond Yields — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-25/takaichi-s-government-picks-two-academics-to-join-boj-board)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Japan Innovation Party agrees to join Takaichi cabinet" type="February 24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Japan Innovation Party leader agrees to have a member in Takaichi Cabinet — alpha.japantimes.co.jp](https://alpha.japantimes.co.jp/article/national_news/20260227/133165)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="LDP proposes mandatory reporting requirements for foreign agents" type="February 22, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [LDP considers mandatory reporting by foreign agents in Japan — japantimes.co.jp](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/22/japan/politics/ldp-foreign-agents-mandatory-reporting)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Keidanren postpones private meeting with activist investor Elliott" type="February 24–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Japan's top business lobby put off private meeting with activist fund Elliott — marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/japan-s-top-business-lobby-put-off-private-meeting-with-activist-fund-elliott-ce7e5cdad98bff21)
      * [Japan's Keidanren postpones private meeting with activist Elliott — hedgeweek.com](https://www.hedgeweek.com/japans-keidanren-postpones-private-meeting-with-activist-elliott/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Protesters rally against Takaichi's constitutional revision push" type="March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Japanese rally against PM Takaichi's attempt to revise constitution — english.news.cn](https://english.news.cn/20260301/ce7e4ca3dcf84cbe881f2714a2bb4467/c.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Takaichi expresses concerns about BOJ rate hikes in meeting with Governor Ueda — fxstreet.com](https://www.fxstreet.com/news/japans-takaichi-expressed-concerns-in-meeting-with-boj-ueda-last-week-the-mainichi-daily-202602240753)
      * [LDP and Japan Innovation Party agree to allow multiple secondary capitals — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026022700826)
      * [Takaichi vows to seek tax cut consensus by summer — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026022700370)
      * [Japanese birth rate falls for tenth successive year in 2025 — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02717)
      * [Takeshima Day ceremony held in Shimane Prefecture — nippon.com](https://nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026022200306)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
</Accordion>

***

### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/kr.svg" alt="South Korea flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> South Korea

Lee Jae-myung's approval rating hit 58.2% for the fourth consecutive week while his opposition collapsed to a record-low 17%. The gap gives him a free hand to push through changes to the courts and expand South Korea's diplomatic ties.

The People Power Party's collapse deepened this week. Internal splits over ties to Yoon Suk-yeol, the convicted former president, drove the party's approval 28 percentage points behind Mr Lee's Democratic Party. While the opposition mounted a 24-hour filibuster, Mr Lee's coalition forced through a bill that makes it a crime for judges and prosecutors to deliberately misapply the law, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison. The opposition called it a "malicious law" that undermines the courts, but Mr Lee's legislative majority pushed it through.

Mr Lee used his stronger position to expand South Korea's diplomatic ties. He upgraded relations with Brazil to a strategic partnership, focusing on critical minerals and technology, and posted an AI-generated video highlighting his shared factory-worker background with Lula. He then left for state visits to Singapore and the Philippines, seeking partnerships on artificial intelligence, renewable energy and defence. In his March 1 Independence Day speech, Mr Lee cast himself as a regional peacemaker, urging North Korea to return to talks with Washington while promising closer ties with Japan.

On the economy, Mr Lee changed little. The Bank of Korea held rates at 2.5% for the sixth consecutive meeting while introducing a new system for signaling future rate moves. Mr Lee showed his commitment to housing policy by listing his Bundang apartment for 2.9 billion won, below market value, while urging owners of multiple homes to sell before capital gains tax breaks end in May.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Lee Jae-myung joins TikTok as part of expanded social media strategy** — Lee Jae-myung launched an official TikTok account on February 28, expanding his social media presence beyond traditional platforms. The move is part of his efforts to communicate directly with the public, continuing his strategy of governing through social media engagement that began during his mayoral days. *([koreatimes.co.kr](https://koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260228/lee-launches-tiktok-account-steps-up-social-media-engagement))*
  * **Yoon Suk-yeol appeals life sentence for insurrection** — Yoon Suk-yeol, the former president, appealed his life sentence for leading an insurrection related to his December 2024 martial law declaration. Both Mr Yoon's defence team and the special counsel have filed appeals of the February 19 ruling, with his lawyers citing 'factual errors and legal misunderstandings' in the initial verdict. *([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-life-sentence-appeal-c87c9f086667f3c2460bbd0c9ad05ef3))*
  * **Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 series with AI features and privacy display technology** — Samsung Electronics announced the Galaxy S26 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco on February 25, featuring advanced AI capabilities and introducing the world's first built-in Privacy Display for mobile phones. The series includes the S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra models with enhanced camera systems and intuitive AI experiences. *([news.samsung.com](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-the-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yet))*
  * **Lee Jae-myung orders forced sales of unfarmed land to curb speculation** — Lee Jae-myung directed a comprehensive review and possible forced sale orders for uncultivated farmland, citing constitutional mandates for farmer ownership. The move faces criticism from the opposition as 'communist-style policy,' but Mr Lee defended it by referencing historical precedents from Syngman Rhee's presidency. *([chosun.com](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/24/ZTOZQEP4JZFHDAMMYNPDQYPMCM/))*
  * **Incheon Airport chief resigns after heated clash with Lee Jae-myung** — Lee Hak-jae, president of Incheon International Airport Corporation, resigned on February 23, two months after a heated exchange with Lee Jae-myung. The resignation comes four months before the end of his term, with Lee Hak-jae having been appointed during the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. *([thestar.com.my](https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/2026/02/23/incheon-airport-chief-resigns-following-clash-with-skorean-president))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Lee Jae-myung hosts Brazilian President Lula for state visit and strategic partnership agreement" type="February 23–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [South Korea and Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-brazil-agree-expand-cooperation-key-minerals-trade-2026-02-23/)
      * [First ladies of S. Korea, Brazil — en.yna.co.kr](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/PYH20260223104200315)
      * [Lee, Brazil's Lula agree to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership — upi.com](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/23/korea-Brazil-Lula-da-Silva-Lee-Jae-Myung-bilateral-ties-summit/7181771841872/)
      * [South Korea's Lee uses AI video to honour shared factory worker past with Brazil's Lula — scmp.com](https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344566/south-koreas-lee-uses-ai-video-honour-shared-factory-worker-past-brazils-lula)
      * [President Lee Jae Myung Extends Highest Protocol to Brazilian President Lula — chosun.com](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/23/TFOJIYADWZAVHBN66TSSD34JMI/)
      * [Brazilian President Lula da Silva visits Korea — reutersconnect.com](https://reutersconnect.com/item/brazilian-president-lula-da-silva-visits-korea/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX1JDMkdSSkFZUVAzRQ)
      * [Lee posts AI-generated video of himself, Brazil's Lula as young factory workers — koreatimes.co.kr](https://koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260224/lee-posts-ai-generated-video-of-himself-brazils-lula-as-young-factory-workers)
      * [South Korea President's Day Trading Losses Fuel Kospi Stock Market Reform — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-23/south-korea-president-s-day-trading-losses-fuel-kospi-stock-market-reform)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lee Jae-myung begins state visits to Singapore and Philippines for AI and energy cooperation" type="February 27 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [South Korea's Lee to visit Singapore and the Philippines from March 1 to 4 — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-koreas-lee-visit-singapore-philippines-march-1-4-2026-02-27)
      * [South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to visit Philippines March 3–4 — filipinotimes.net](https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2026/02/27/south-korean-president-lee-jae-myung-to-visit-philippines-march-3-4/)
      * [Lee to pay state visits to Singapore, Philippines from March 1-4 — koreatimes.co.kr](https://koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260227/lee-to-pay-state-visits-to-singapore-philippines-from-march-1-4)
      * [President Lee Jae Myung Begins 3-Night State Visit to Singapore, Philippines — chosun.com](https://chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/03/01/M36HCEGWMFCXBNRNFW5VUOJFO4)
      * [Lee expresses hope to expand AI, energy cooperation with Singapore — koreatimes.co.kr](https://koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260301/lee-expresses-hope-to-expand-ai-energy-cooperation-with-singapore)
      * [Foreign minister discusses Lee's state visits with Singapore, Philippines officials — koreaherald.com](https://koreaherald.com/article/10684339)
      * [Welcoming the state visit of President Lee Jae Myung — philstar.com](https://philstar.com/opinion/2026/03/01/2511158/welcoming-state-visit-president-lee-jae-myung)
      * [South Korea President Lee Jae Myung To Begin Three-day State Visit To Singapore — bernama.com](https://bernama.com/en/world/news.php?id=2528747)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lee Jae-myung calls for North Korea dialogue and improved Japan ties in March 1 Independence Day speech" type="February 26 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [South Korea president calls on North Korea to resume dialogue — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-president-calls-north-korea-resume-dialogue-2026-03-01/)
      * [South Korea's Lee to take steps for better ties with Japan — japantimes.co.jp](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/01/japan/politics/south-korea-lee-jae-myung-japan-ties/)
      * [South Korea's Lee stresses ties with Japan amid 'stark' intl. situation — www3.nhk.or.jp](https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260301_13)
      * [Lee urges N. Korea to resume dialogue, join in shaping 'new future' — koreaherald.com](https://koreaherald.com/article/10684708)
      * [President Lee Jae Myung's speech on 107th March 1 Independence Movement Day — koreatimes.co.kr](https://koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260301/full-text-president-lee-jae-myungs-speech-on-107th-march-1-independence-movement-day)
      * [Corea del Sur: Lee Jae-myung insta a buscar la paz con Pyongyang — kchcomunicacion.com](https://kchcomunicacion.com/2026/02/26/corea-del-sur-lee-jae-myung-insta-a-buscar-la-paz-con-pyongyang)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Bank of Korea holds rates at 2.5% and introduces new forward guidance system" type="February 23 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (13)">
      * [S.Korea central bank holds rates, adopts dot-plot path signalling extended pause — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-central-bank-holds-policy-interest-rates-expected-2026-02-26/)
      * [BOK raises S. Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 2 pct amid robust exports — upi.com](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/26/korea-Bank-of-Korea-BOK-raises-2026-growth-forecast-2-percent/8221772100422/)
      * [Bank of Korea introduces new forward guidance mirroring Fed's dot plot — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bank-korea-introduces-new-forward-guidance-mirroring-feds-dot-plot-2026-02-26)
      * [Bank of Korea to Release 6-Month Rate Guidance to Boost Comms — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/bank-of-korea-to-release-6-month-rate-guidance-to-boost-comms)
      * [Bank of Korea Holds Benchmark Rate Steady for Sixth Consecutive Meeting — en.sedaily.com](https://en.sedaily.com/finance/2026/02/26/bank-of-korea-holds-benchmark-rate-steady-for-sixth)
      * [BOK Holds Base Rate Steady as Economic Risks Roughly Balanced — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/bok-holds-base-rate-steady-as-economic-risks-roughly-balanced)
      * [South Korea holds policy and ups growth forecast — centralbanking.com](https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7975249/south-korea-holds-policy-and-ups-growth-forecast)
      * [S. Korea's central bank lifts 2026 growth outlook to 2.0 pct — english.news.cn](https://english.news.cn/20260226/f6f9633e2750492baf8cc3fc202d45ea/c.html)
      * [The Bank of Korea stands pat, highlighting its neutral stance — fxstreet.com](https://fxstreet.com/analysis/the-bank-of-korea-stands-pat-highlighting-its-neutral-stance-202602261151)
      * [Economists see no Bank of Korea rate cut in 2026 amid weak won, housing concerns — kedglobal.com](https://kedglobal.com/economy/newsView/ked202602220003)
      * [Bank of Korea meet Feb 26 - preview: To hold rates at 2.50% through 2026 (Reuters poll) — investinglive.com](https://investinglive.com/centralbank/bank-of-korea-meet-feb-26-preview-to-hold-rates-at-250-through-2026-reuters-poll-20260224)
      * [Korea Export Momentum Continues, Easing Monetary Policy Pressure — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-01/korea-export-momentum-continues-easing-monetary-policy-pressure)
      * [Seoul Apartment Price Increase Cools as Bank of Korea Stands Pat — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/seoul-apartment-price-increase-cools-as-bank-of-korea-stands-pat)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lee Jae-myung joins TikTok as part of expanded social media strategy" type="February 28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Lee launches TikTok account, steps up social media engagement — koreatimes.co.kr](https://koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260228/lee-launches-tiktok-account-steps-up-social-media-engagement)
      * [President Lee Jae Myung Joins TikTok — chosun.com](https://chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/28/6I4O6FTYLREVLDL5XPOFBXRT6I)
      * [President Lee joins TikTok, expanding social media presence — koreajoongangdaily.joins.com](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02-28/national/politics/President-Lee-joins-TikTok-expanding-social-media-presence--/2533952)
      * [Lee's 'X presidency': Pros, cons — and why he keeps at it — koreaherald.com](https://koreaherald.com/article/10684249)
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  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lee Jae-myung sells personal apartment below market value as housing policy gesture" type="February 27–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Lee puts private home up for sale — koreatimes.co.kr](https://koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260227/lee-puts-private-home-up-for-sale)
      * [Exclusive: President Lee Jae Myung Lists Bundang Apartment for 2.9 Billion Won — chosun.com](https://chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/27/KHVYEP5YOFHRXHZCNKFQAAGDCU)
      * [President Lee Jae Myung Sells Bundang Home to Fulfill Public Duty — chosun.com](https://chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/28/63EWBSX4KZCXZLX36HECC5UJEY)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Former President Yoon Suk-yeol appeals life sentence for insurrection" type="February 22–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (18)">
      * [South Korea's jailed former president Yoon Suk Yeol appeals life sentence — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-life-sentence-appeal-c87c9f086667f3c2460bbd0c9ad05ef3)
      * [Ex-President Yoon appeals life sentence over insurrection conviction — upi.com](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/24/korea-Yoon-Suk-Yeol-appeal-life-sentence-insurrection-conviction/6781771915957/)
      * [Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol appeals life sentence in martial law case — koreatimes.co.kr](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260224/ex-president-yoon-suk-yeol-appeals-life-sentence-in-martial-law-case)
      * [Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Appeals Insurrection Life Sentence — chosun.com](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/24/XNHB6TYJAFEKBASW2EZMRZWL3U/)
      * [Appeals loom after Yoon's life sentence for insurrection — koreaherald.com](https://koreaherald.com/article/10679767)
      * [Special counsel appeals life sentence for ex-president Yoon over insurrection conviction — en.yna.co.kr](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225010000320)
      * [South Korean ex-president Yoon appeals against 'excessive' life sentence for insurrection — scmp.com](https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3344401/south-korean-ex-president-yoon-appeals-against-excessive-life-sentence-insurrection)
      * [Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree — washingtonpost.com](https://washingtonpost.com/world/2026/02/23/south-korea-yoon-life-sentence-appeal/23ddc774-112d-11f1-8e8d-fe91db44677b_story.html)
      * [South Korea's ex-president appeals life sentence over martial law decree — trtworld.com](https://www.trtworld.com/article/91be9d3b973f)
      * [Ousted president Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law — dailypioneer.com](https://dailypioneer.com/news/ousted-president-yoon-appeals-life-sentence-for-martial-law)
      * [S. Korean ex-president Yoon's legal team files appeal against insurrection sentence — english.news.cn](https://english.news.cn/20260224/fd7432849bc947769fe0470b9c1893d0/c.html)
      * [South Korea: Special counsel appeals life sentence for ex-president Yoon over insurrection conviction — prokerala.com](https://prokerala.com/news/articles/a1733323.html)
      * [Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's Life Sentence Should Inspire Other Democracies — foreignpolicy.com](https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/23/south-korea-yoon-sentence/)
      * [Former South Korean President Yoon imprisoned for life — asamnews.com](https://asamnews.com/2026/02/23/yoon-suk-yeol-life-in-prison-martial-law/)
      * [Former South Korean president doesn't escape accountability for insurrection — lasvegassun.com](https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/feb/22/former-south-korean-president-doesnt-escape-accoun/)
      * [Special Counsel Appeals Insurrection Conviction, Sentence for Former President Yoon Suk-yeol — chosun.com](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/25/6VJEQRFD2VFR5IH6XMHY54YJKM/)
      * [Yoon, Han's Cases Assigned to Insurrection-Dedicated Divisions — chosun.com](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/23/35ZRXCD2YBB5VNAGJBQEBFMQIE/)
      * [New special counsel launches to investigate uncovered allegations surrounding ex-President Yoon — koreatimes.co.kr](https://koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260225/new-special-counsel-launches-to-investigate-uncovered-allegations-surrounding-ex-president-yoon)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lee Jae-myung's approval rating rises to 58.2% amid stock rally and housing measures" type="February 23–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Survey reveals Lee's approval rating on the rise for 4th consecutive week — koreajoongangdaily.joins.com](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02-23/national/politics/Survey-reveals-Lees-approval-rating-on-the-rise-for-4th-consecutive-week/2529080)
      * [President Lee Jae Myung 64%, 39% Deem Yoon's Sentence Insufficient — chosun.com](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/27/7EOHEGYONVCEJOOIVNK7QEWM54/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="People Power Party approval plunges to 17% amid internal conflicts over Yoon ties" type="February 27–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [17%: PPP approval rating plunges as internal rift over Yoon deepens — koreatimes.co.kr](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260227/17-ppp-faces-approval-rating-plunges-as-internal-rift-over-yoon-deepens)
      * [People Power Party Approval Plummets to 17%, Faces Internal Backlash Over Yoon Ties — chosun.com](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/28/KZ6VWK6TMNGTFFAV5MAFRWRPTQ/)
      * [PPP denounces raid as 'opposition crackdown,' warns of action — upi.com](https://upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/27/joint-prosecutors-police-raid-ppp-headquarters/6761772250797)
      * [S. Korea's People Power Party backs Song as floor leader — upi.com](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/27/people-power-party-floor-leader-song-eon-seok/6551772171492/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 series with AI features and privacy display technology" type="February 25–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (9)">
      * [Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet — news.samsung.com](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-the-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yet)
      * [I tried the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Watch out, Apple. — mashable.com](https://mashable.com/article/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on)
      * [Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra offers a subtle set of hardware improvements — engadget.com](https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/samsungs-galaxy-s26-ultra-offers-a-subtle-set-of-hardware-improvements-180000725.html)
      * [Samsung Galaxy S26 devices get the latest Android AI features — blog.google](https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/samsung-unpacked-2026/)
      * [Live blog: Samsung unveils new Galaxy S26 phones — theverge.com](https://www.theverge.com/tech/881355/live-blog-samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2026)
      * [Samsung Uncommitted to Another Slim Phone After 'Lower' Galaxy S25 Edge Sales — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-27/samsung-uncommited-to-another-iphone-air-rival-or-trifold-coo-says)
      * [Samsung hopes this year's Galaxy S phones make AI exciting — theregister.com](https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/25/samsung_galaxy_s26_launch/)
      * [The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025 — zdnet.com](https://zdnet.com/article/best-samsung-phone)
      * [Samsung confirms an improved S Pen is in the works — sammobile.com](https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-confirms-improved-s-pen-future/)
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  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="US and South Korea announce March joint military exercises amid North Korea tensions" type="February 25–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate — independent.co.uk](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/north-korea-kim-jong-un-south-korean-seoul-lee-jae-myung-b2927065.html)
      * [US and South Korean Militaries Will Have Joint Drills in March as Tensions with North Korea Escalate — military.com](https://military.com/daily-news/2026/02/25/us-and-south-korean-militaries-will-have-joint-drills-march-tensions-north-korea-escalate.html)
      * [Modernization under the ambit of a strategic Philippines–ROK defense cooperation — philstar.com](https://philstar.com/news-commentary/2026/02/28/2511095/modernization-under-ambit-strategic-philippinesrok-defense-cooperation)
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  <ResponseField name="Democratic Party pushes through controversial judicial reform bills despite opposition" type="February 23–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [DPK presses ahead with contentious 'law distortion' bill despite mounting opposition — koreatimes.co.kr](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260226/dpk-presses-ahead-with-contentious-law-distortion-bill-despite-mounting-opposition)
      * [Ruling party proposes talks with PPP on Daejeon-South Chungcheong merger — koreatimes.co.kr](https://koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260223/ruling-party-proposes-talks-with-ppp-on-daejeon-south-chungcheong-merger)
      * [Senior judicial official says DPK-led judicial reform bills should reflect judiciary's opinion — koreatimes.co.kr](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260225/senior-judicial-official-says-dpk-led-judicial-reform-bills-should-reflect-judiciarys-opinion)
      * [Democratic Lawmakers Launch Indictment Cancellation Group — chosun.com](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/24/YEUOH75CCBGNZPCSEWJVSPSHTI/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lee Jae-myung orders forced sales of unfarmed land to curb speculation" type="February 24–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [President Lee Jae Myung Orders Forced Sales of Unfarmed Land to Curb Speculation — chosun.com](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/24/ZTOZQEP4JZFHDAMMYNPDQYPMCM/)
      * [Lee defends land policy, cites Syngman Rhee — upi.com](https://upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/25/president-lee-jae-myung-defended-possible-sale-order-communist-style-policy/8581772070334)
      * [President Lee Jae Myung Defends Farmland Sales Amid Political Backlash — chosun.com](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/26/54PFIXWPNNDUPPXNLW7N2R27N4)
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  <ResponseField name="Incheon Airport chief resigns after heated clash with President Lee Jae-myung" type="February 23, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Incheon airport chief resigns following clash with S.Korean president — thestar.com.my](https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/2026/02/23/incheon-airport-chief-resigns-following-clash-with-skorean-president)
      * [INCHEON AIRPORT CHIEF RESIGNS FOLLOWING CLASH WITH S.KOREAN PRESIDENT — bernama.com](https://www.bernama.com/tv/news.php?id=2526557)
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  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Mexican president confirms Lee responded to BTS concerts request — koreajoongangdaily.joins.com](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02-22/entertainment/kpop/Mexican-president-confirms-that-Lee-responded-to-her-request-for-additional-BTS-concerts/2528431)
      * [Lee stresses tourism growth beyond Seoul in national strategy meeting — chosun.com](https://chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/25/YWR4IT5JIVGWTGLRUNDB64ERZE)
      * [Lee prioritizes safety of Koreans in Iran amid US military action — chosun.com](https://chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/02/28/FMW7RATL7RD3HI4P4CBHFN2S54)
      * [Korea's demographic crisis produces military conscription debate for women — foreignpolicy.com](https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/24/south-korea-military-women-demographics-conscription-military/)
      * [National Assembly approves arrest motion for ex-DPK lawmaker over bribery — koreatimes.co.kr](https://koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260224/natl-assembly-approves-arrest-motion-of-ex-dpk-lawmaker-over-alleged-bribery)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
</Accordion>

***

### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/au.svg" alt="Australia flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Australia

Australia backed American and Israeli strikes on Iran this week, its most significant Middle East military stance since Iraq. Anthony Albanese, the prime minister, said Iran's regime was "without legitimacy" and cited Iranian attacks on Australian soil, including the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue. Australia did not take part but backed stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

The backing shows Australia moving from diplomatic commentary to supporting military action against a country. Even as Mr Albanese aligned with American operations in the Middle East, his government strengthened the US alliance through AUKUS. Australia committed \$310 million for nuclear submarine reactor components, bringing total AUKUS spending past \$4 billion as the first British nuclear submarine completed maintenance in Australia.

Both parties face domestic troubles. The Coalition under Angus Taylor, the opposition leader, remains stuck at 18-21% in polling, with One Nation ahead at 25-28%. The Liberal Party buried its election review to protect Mr Taylor and former leader Peter Dutton. Critics attacked Mr Albanese after he called child abuse survivor Grace Tame "difficult," with Ms Tame rejecting his apology as "patronising."

Big economic decisions continue. Michele Bullock, the Reserve Bank governor, signalled more rate hikes may be needed, keeping Australia as the first major economy to tighten policy after the pandemic.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Albanese evacuated from Lodge after bomb threats linked to Shen Yun performances** — Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official residence for several hours on February 24 after receiving bomb threats connected to opposition to Shen Yun, a Chinese dance troupe banned in China and linked to Falun Gong. The threats were emailed in Chinese demanding cancellation of upcoming Australian performances. *([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/24/anthony-albanese-evacuated-from-official-canberra-residence-due-to-security-threat-ntwnfb))*
  * **Angus Taylor rises to Liberal leadership, faces early polling challenges** — Angus Taylor became Liberal Party leader after toppling Sussan Ley in a spill motion, but early polls show he has not boosted Coalition support while One Nation surges. Mr Taylor faces pressure over election review suppression and policy positioning. *([abc.net.au](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-calls-it-a-win-for-aspiring-home-owners-angus-taylor-calls-it-an-assault-on-aspiration-20260301-p5o6f8.html))*
  * **Penny Wong leads Australia's diplomatic response to Iran crisis** — Penny Wong, the foreign minister, confirmed Australia did not take part in US-Israeli strikes on Iran but backs preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons. She also warned Australians against travel to the Middle East and moved a censure motion against Pauline Hanson over anti-Muslim comments. *([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/penny-wong-backs-israel-and-us-strikes-on-iran-as-labor-group-decries-sycophantic-capitulation-to-militarism))*
  * **ASIO begins process to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate laws** — Tony Burke, the home affairs minister, revealed ASIO has advised that Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir meets the threshold to be banned under new hate group legislation established after the Bondi attack, with the listing process now underway. *([abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/minister-reveals-process-has-started-to-ban-hizb-ut-tahrir/106373384))*
  * **ADF deputy chief warns military has become 'detached' from reality of war** — Major General Chris Smith delivered a scathing critique of the Australian Defence Force, warning that 'managerial and advertising logic' has polluted the military and that the ADF has become detached from the violent nature of warfare. *([abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/deputy-army-chief-warns-adf-detached-from-violent-reality-of-war/106397538))*
  * **Western Australian man arrested over alleged terror plot targeting mosques** — Mr Albanese called the arrest of a Western Australian man over an alleged terror plot targeting mosques, police and parliament 'deeply shocking', with reports the plan specifically targeted the Muslim community. *([reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/arrest-western-australia-man-over-alleged-terror-plot-deeply-shocking-pm-2026-02-28))*
  * **Albanese government advances gas reservation scheme for Northern Territory** — The Albanese government is set to capture the Ichthys LNG project near Darwin under its domestic gas reservation scheme, nearly two decades after Japanese backers moved the project to the Northern Territory to escape similar Western Australian policies. *([afr.com](https://www.afr.com/companies/energy/darwin-s-massive-lng-ventures-to-fall-under-labor-s-gas-reservation-20260129-p5nxyy))*
  * **Labor caucus unity maintained at cost of left-wing dissent on foreign policy** — Analysis reveals how the Albanese government maintains caucus discipline through factional management, with left-wing MPs largely staying quiet on issues like the ISIS families situation despite potential opposition to government policy. *([abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/labor-government-caucus-unity-anthony-albanese-left/106380394))*
  * **Liberal Party executive agrees to bury 2025 election review permanently** — The Liberal Party federal executive decided to permanently shelve the Pru Goward and Nick Minchin review of the party's catastrophic 2025 election defeat, protecting current leader Angus Taylor and former leader Peter Dutton from potentially damaging findings. *([theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/27/liberal-party-executive-agrees-to-permanently-bury-review-into-catastrophic-2025-election-defeat))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Albanese evacuated from Lodge after bomb threats linked to Shen Yun performances" type="February 24–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (15)">
      * [Bomb threat at The Lodge that forced Albanese's evacuation linked to opposition to Chinese dance group — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/24/anthony-albanese-evacuated-from-official-canberra-residence-due-to-security-threat-ntwnfb)
      * [Australian Prime Minister evacuated from residence following bomb threat linked to opponents of religious group banned in China — cnn.com](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/25/australia/albanese-evacuates-residence-bomb-threat-shen-yun-intl-hnk)
      * [Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3gj35q541o)
      * [Australian PM Albanese returned to his official Canberra residence after security threat eliminated — jpost.com](https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887750)
      * [Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge following security incident — abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/anthony-albanese-security-incident-at-lodge-police-canberra/106383816)
      * [Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese evacuated from his home — foxnews.com](https://foxnews.com/world/australian-prime-minister-evacuated-from-residence-security-reasons)
      * [Australian Premier Albanese returns to official residence after evacuation over 'security incident' — aa.com.tr](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/australian-premier-albanese-evacuated-from-official-residence-over-security-incident/3838736)
      * [Anthony Albanese 'all good' after being evacuated from official residence in Canberra over security scare — 9news.com.au](https://www.9news.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-evacuated-from-the-lodge-in-canberra-due-to-security-incident/998ef480-4ad4-4cba-a05c-859eed9d64e5)
      * [Albanese Evacuated Over Threats To China Dance Group, ABC Says — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-25/albanese-evacuated-over-threats-to-china-dance-group-abc-says)
      * [Australia PM Albanese evacuated from official residence after bomb threat in Canberra — firstpost.com](https://www.firstpost.com/world/australia-pm-albanese-evacuated-from-official-residence-after-bomb-threat-in-canberra-13983298.html)
      * [Bomb threat against Australia PM linked to banned Chinese dance group — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/albanese-tells-australia-turn-heat-down-after-bomb-threat-2026-02-25)
      * [Australian PM Albanese briefly evacuated from residence after security threat — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australian-pm-albanese-briefly-evacuated-residence-after-security-threat-2026-02-24)
      * [Australian PM Albanese evacuated from official residence after bomb threat linked to Chinese dance group tour — independent.co.uk](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/australia-anthony-albanese-evacuation-china-bomb-threat-b2927053.html)
      * [Bomb threat against Albanese demanded Shen Yun's shows be stopped — sbs.com.au](https://sbs.com.au/news/article/anthony-albanese-evacuated-safety-threat/r8jttzhxl)
      * [Australian PM Anthony Albanese evacuated from his residence — albawaba.com](https://albawaba.com/news/australian-pm-anthony-albanese-evacuated-1622760)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Albanese faces backlash for calling Grace Tame 'difficult' in rapid-fire interview" type="February 25–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [Albanese Causes Uproar With One Word — newser.com](https://newser.com/story/384441/albanese-causes-uproar-with-one-word.html)
      * [PM Anthony Albanese apologises to Grace Tame after using the word 'difficult' to describe her in rapid-fire interview — 9news.com.au](https://www.9news.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-apologises-to-grace-tame-over-difficult-label/baf7dee7-5455-4b2a-80f6-d452e7c0d288)
      * [Albo CRUMBLES as he's asked 'are all women difficult?' after he issued a scathing one-word takedown of Grace Tame — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15593145/Anthony-Albanese-SLAMMED-one-word-comment-Grace-Tame.html)
      * [Albanese's clumsy word game turns up the temperature — theage.com.au](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/albanese-s-clumsy-word-game-turns-up-the-temperature-20260227-p5o65b.html)
      * [Australian PM Albanese apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor 'difficult' — independent.co.uk](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/anthony-albanese-apologise-sexual-abuse-difficult-b2927812.html)
      * [Australia PM Anthony Albanese apologies for calling sexual assault survivor 'difficult' — indiatoday.in](https://indiatoday.in/world/story/australia-pm-anthony-albanese-apologies-for-calling-sexual-assault-survivor-difficult-2874713-2026-02-26)
      * [SA braces for 'highly unpredictable' weather as Sydney commuters urged 'take care' – as it happened — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/feb/27/coles-results-nsw-victoria-queensland-weather-politics-updates-labor-coalition-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-ntwnfb)
      * [Australians have a good bulldust detector. It's blaring at Albanese and Taylor — smh.com.au](https://smh.com.au/politics/federal/australians-have-a-good-bulldust-detector-it-s-blaring-at-albanese-and-taylor-20260225-p5o5it.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Albanese backs US-Israel strikes on Iran, calls regime 'without legitimacy'" type="February 27 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (9)">
      * [Albanese's swift backing of US-Israel strikes tells of changed world — abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/albanese-government-backs-us-israel-attacks-on-iran/106402282)
      * [Albanese backs US action against Iran, labels regime 'without legitimacy' — tanea.com.au](https://tanea.com.au/en/albanese-backs-us-action-against-iran-labels-regime-without-legitimacy)
      * [Albo declares his full support for US air strikes on Iran — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15601131/Albanese-Iran-attack-Israel.html)
      * [Albanese says Australia supports US action against Iran and stands with the Iranian people's 'struggle against oppression' — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/australians-warned-that-iran-attack-increases-risk-of-further-escalation-and-flight-cancellations-in-region)
      * [Australian leaders support US-Israel strikes on Iran — australianjewishnews.com](https://www.australianjewishnews.com/australian-leaders-support-us-israel-strikes-on-iran/)
      * [Bipartisan support for US attack on Iran, but Greens say it is 'abhorrent' — theconversation.com](https://theconversation.com/bipartisan-support-for-us-attack-on-iran-but-greens-says-it-is-abhorrent-277187)
      * [Anthony Albanese says Australia supports US strikes in Iran — capitalbrief.com](https://capitalbrief.com/briefing/anthony-albanese-says-australia-supports-us-strikes-in-iran-526a7527-2b47-408c-86d0-d6f45a743fc8)
      * [Albanese says Ali Khamenei 'won't be mourned' as he reiterates Australia's support for US-Israeli strikes — thenightly.com.au](https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/australia-confirms-no-advance-notice-of-us-israeli-strikes-but-supports-prevention-of-iranian-nuclear-build-up-c-21793337)
      * [Australia supports US attacks — thesaturdaypaper.com.au](https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/post/2026/03/02/australia-supports-us-attacks)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Angus Taylor rises to Liberal leadership, faces early polling challenges" type="February 22 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (18)">
      * [Angus Taylor says federal Liberals must 'do better' as he joins Ashton Hurn in Adelaide — abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/angus-taylor-in-adelaide-ahead-of-state-election/106386578)
      * [Sussan Ley resigns, triggering Farrar byelection as Angus Taylor urged to retain seat — smh.com.au](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/i-hope-i-have-paved-the-way-dumped-liberal-leader-sussan-ley-resigns-triggering-critical-byelection-20260227-p5o5yg.html)
      * [Angus Taylor says what every Australian is thinking about ISIS brides begging to return to Australia: 'I'm calling bulls\*\*\*' — dailymail.co.uk](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15600843/Angus-Taylor-Albanese-ISIS-brides.html)
      * [John Howard used nostalgia successfully as a political weapon. Angus Taylor will find it tougher — smh.com.au](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/john-howard-used-nostalgia-successfully-as-a-political-weapon-angus-taylor-will-find-it-tougher-20260222-p5o4d4.html)
      * [Angus Taylor interview: Opposition leader vows to fight Labor's property tax break cuts in budget — smh.com.au](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-calls-it-a-win-for-aspiring-home-owners-angus-taylor-calls-it-an-assault-on-aspiration-20260301-p5o6f8.html)
      * [Liberal Party 2025 election: Angus Taylor agrees to suppress review document — smh.com.au](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/explosive-liberal-election-review-to-be-suppressed-20260227-p5o642.html)
      * [New poll should send a shiver up the spine of Anthony Albanese two weeks after Angus Taylor took over the reins — dailymail.co.uk](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15603803/Poll-Anthony-Albanese-Angus-Taylor-Coalition.html)
      * [Angus Taylor fails to lift Coalition standing, One Nation support rises as Labor vote splits in latest Newspoll — afr.com.au](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/coalition-going-nowhere-as-one-nation-nips-at-labor-s-heels-20260227-p5o5yv)
      * [Sussan Ley's parting shot to Angus Taylor as she leaves politics after 25 years — 9news.com.au](https://www.9news.com.au/national/sussan-ley-resigns-former-liberal-leader-leaves-parliament-federal-politics-news-australia/941c1ee1-4f61-4c4b-9827-62746f0dd213)
      * [Federal politics: Coalition's approach to IS-linked families 'extraordinary', NGO says — as it happened — abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/federal-politics-albanese-taylor-labor-coalition-february-23/106368876)
      * [Angus Taylor, the clock is ticking — macrobusiness.com.au](https://macrobusiness.com.au/2026/02/angus-taylor-the-clock-is-ticking)
      * [Taylor opens door to One Nation deal – but Wong will test him on Hanson first — smh.com.au](https://smh.com.au/politics/federal/taylor-opens-door-to-one-nation-deal-but-wong-will-test-him-on-hanson-first-20260301-p5o6f9.html)
      * [Albanese's real opponent is not Angus Taylor — johnmenadue.com](https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02/albo-has-time-and-space-to-address-his-own-problems)
      * [Angus Taylor fails to spark Liberal poll bounce as support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation surges — afr.com.au](https://afr.com/politics/federal/will-the-hanson-juggernaut-come-for-labor-20260227-p5o5yw)
      * [Angus Taylor calls 'bulls\*\*t' on Anthony Albanese over ISIS brides saga — thenightly.com.au](https://thenightly.com.au/politics/angus-taylor-calls-bullst-on-anthony-albanese-over-isis-brides-saga--c-21786415)
      * [Angus Taylor's frontbench use loose rules to avoid shareholding transparency — afr.com.au](https://afr.com/politics/federal/loose-rules-mask-new-shadow-cabinet-s-share-trading-accounts-20260226-p5o5o2)
      * [Green shoots for Angus Taylor despite One Nation surge — capitalbrief.com](https://capitalbrief.com/newsletter/green-shoots-for-angus-taylor-despite-one-nation-surge-cd6bc4ba-b00f-468f-8780-fc957ceaf5cd)
      * ['Australian values' is just code for repression, discrimination and shame Angus Taylor — canberratimes.com.au](https://canberratimes.com.au/story/9182326/revisiting-australian-values-a-critical-view)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Penny Wong leads Australia's diplomatic response to Iran crisis" type="February 26 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (10)">
      * [Penny Wong backs Israeli and US strikes on Iran as Labor group decries 'sycophantic capitulation to militarism' — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/penny-wong-backs-israel-and-us-strikes-on-iran-as-labor-group-decries-sycophantic-capitulation-to-militarism)
      * [Middle East travel warnings amid US-Israel-Iran conflict – the latest government advice — cntravellerme.com](https://www.cntravellerme.com/story/middle-east-travel-warnings-amid-us-israel-iran-conflict-the-latest-government-advice)
      * [Penny Wong remains tightlipped on question about US airstrikes on Iran — dailymail.co.uk](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15602845/Penny-Wong-remains-tightlipped-question-US-airstrikes-Iran-Albo-holds-urgent-national-security-meeting.html)
      * [Australians stranded by war in the Middle East face airfare surge to get home via other routes — afr.com](https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/wong-points-australians-to-commercial-airlines-for-middle-east-exit-20260302-p5o6lc)
      * [Australia 'did not participate' in Operation Epic Fury in Iran — abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-01/australia-not-involved-iran-operation-epic-fury/106401742)
      * [Australia supports US attacks — thesaturdaypaper.com.au](https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/post/2026/03/02/australia-supports-us-attacks)
      * [Federal politics: Two Liberals cross the floor in support of Hanson censure motion — abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/federal-politics-live-parliament-iran-wong-albanese/106397416)
      * [Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls on Australians to register for DFAT updates as 115,000 caught in Middle East crisis — 7news.com.au](https://7news.com.au/sunrise/foreign-minister-penny-wong-calls-on-australians-to-register-for-dfat-updates-as-115000-caught-in-middle-east-crisis-c-21800579)
      * [Australia Foreign Minister's visit reinforces partnership with Samoa — samoanews.com](https://samoanews.com/regional/australia-foreign-ministers-visit-reinforces-partnership-samoa)
      * [It's up to Samoa: Wong on labour mobility — samoaobserver.ws](https://samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/118681)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="RBA maintains hawkish stance as inflation data shows persistent price pressures" type="February 22–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (12)">
      * [CPI: RBA to weigh fresh inflation data after electricity rebates end — commbank.com.au](https://commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2026/02/cpi-rba-weighs-fresh-inflation-data-after-electricity-rebates-end.html)
      * [Australian Capex Powered by Renewables, Backing Hawkish RBA Tilt — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/australian-capex-powered-by-renewables-backing-hawkish-rba-tilt)
      * [RBA governor Michele Bullock calls for patience as rate decisions get harder — abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-26/rba-governor-bullock-unveils-how-cash-rate-decision-being-made/106389044)
      * [Australia CPI Data Reveals Alarming Price Pressures, Cementing Hawkish RBA Outlook — bitcoinworld.co.in](https://bitcoinworld.co.in/australia-cpi-hawkish-rba-outlook)
      * [RBA's inaction may ultimately force it to repeatedly lift rates — afr.com](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/rba-s-inaction-may-ultimately-force-it-to-repeatedly-lift-rates-20260227-p5o5zt)
      * [Former RBA governor Bernie Fraser calls for capital gains tax discount to be scrapped — abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/former-rba-governor-bernie-fraser-calls-out-toxic-tax-debate-cgt/106381176)
      * [Shoppers should 'vote with their feet' when companies are 'taking the p', RBA deputy says — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/shoppers-should-vote-with-their-feet-when-companies-are-taking-the-p-rba-deputy-says)
      * [Why does the RBA only have one blunt tool? We ask the deputy governor — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/feb/24/why-does-the-rba-only-have-one-blunt-tool-we-ask-the-deputy-governor-australian-politics-podcast)
      * [RBA interest rates: March rate hike now on the cards after inflation's stubborn surprise — afr.com](https://afr.com/markets/debt-markets/rate-hike-risk-for-march-looms-large-after-inflation-surprise-20260225-p5o5bw)
      * [Recent Developments in Inflation and the Economic Outlook — rba.gov.au](https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2026/sp-so-2026-02-24.html)
      * [How the RBA scores on its inflation goal — firstlinks.com.au](https://firstlinks.com.au/how-the-rba-scores-on-its-inflation-goal)
      * [What Is Responsible Business Alliance RBA? — fxcurrencyconverter.com](https://fxcurrencyconverter.com/archives/59571)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="AUKUS submarine program advances with UK reactor parts purchase and submarine visit" type="February 22 – March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (11)">
      * [AUKUS Quietly Moving Ahead With Arrival of British Sub in Australia — thediplomat.com](https://thediplomat.com/2026/02/aukus-quietly-moving-ahead-with-arrival-of-british-sub-in-australia)
      * [AUKUS deal: Australia seals UK defence commitment for submarine reactors — smh.com.au](https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/australia-seals-uk-defence-deal-with-300m-for-aukus-sub-reactors-20260224-p5o4ue.html)
      * [Australia announces acquisition of long-lead items for AUKUS nuclear propulsion systems — navalnews.com](https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/02/australia-announces-acquisition-of-long-lead-items-for-aukus-nuclear-propulsion-systems/)
      * [AUKUS pact: UK sends nuclear submarine HMS Anson to Perth, Australia — smh.com.au](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/british-submarine-arrives-for-extraordinary-aukus-visit-20260222-p5o4d8.html)
      * [Australia funds AUKUS long-lead nuclear systems — ukdefencejournal.org.uk](https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/australia-funds-aukus-long-lead-nuclear-systems/)
      * [Pat Conroy wants Britain to increase purchases of Australian military hardware in AUKUS deal — afr.com](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/australia-urges-uk-to-buy-local-weapons-in-aukus-quid-pro-quo-20260227-p5o5wi)
      * [Albanese Government announces acquisition of long-lead items for AUKUS nuclear propulsion systems — minister.defence.gov.au](https://minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2026-02-24/albanese-government-announces-acquisition-long-lead-items-aukus-nuclear-propulsion-systems)
      * [Australia advances AUKUS preparations with first UK submarine maintenance — janes.com](https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/sea/australia-advances-aukus-preparations-with-first-uk-submarine-maintenance)
      * [The AUKUS Submarine Deal Is On Life Support Now — 19fortyfive.com](https://19fortyfive.com/2026/03/the-aukus-submarine-deal-is-on-life-support-now)
      * [Australia and the United Kingdom strengthen defence industry ties and AUKUS cooperation — defence-industry.eu](https://defence-industry.eu/australia-and-the-united-kingdom-strengthen-defence-industry-ties-and-aukus-cooperation-at-bilateral-dialogue)
      * [AUKUS Submarine Maintenance Period Demonstrates Forward Sustainment in Australia — navy.mil](https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/display-news/Article/4416690/aukus-submarine-maintenance-period-demonstrates-forward-sustainment-in-australia/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Coalition proposes criminalizing assistance to ISIS-linked Australians seeking return" type="February 22–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Coalition calls to criminalise assistance to ISIS-linked Australians seeking to return — abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/calls-to-criminalise-assistance-to-isis-linked-australians/106373812)
      * [Tense back-and-forth breaks out between ABC host and Tony Burke after he is asked THREE times a question about ISIS brides — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15581293/Tony-Burke-ISIS-brides-dangerous.html)
      * [ISIS brides: Albanese says Coalition 'doesn't have serious plans' after push to punish helping ISIS brides — 9news.com.au](https://9news.com.au/national/coalition-pushes-to-criminalise-help-for-isis-brides/973d61c5-4557-485d-be8d-e5aba8991a61)
      * [ISIS brides: Anthony Albanese and Labor's U-turn is highly suspect — smh.com.au](https://smh.com.au/politics/federal/suddenly-albo-s-a-hard-nosed-patriot-with-an-acute-scent-for-votes-20260227-p5o64y.html)
      * [Anthony Albanese Take Note: Human Rights Apply to All Australians — hrw.org](https://hrw.org/news/2026/02/25/anthony-albanese-take-note-human-rights-apply-to-all-australians)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Australia backs Prince Andrew succession removal in royal crisis" type="February 23–24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Australia first Commonwealth country to back removing Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession — abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/australia-backs-removal-of-andrew-line-of-succession/106377738)
      * [Anthony Albanese delivers explosive message for Prince Andrew amid royal crisis — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15585917/Anthony-Albanese-delivers-explosive-message-Prince-Andrew-amid-royal-crisis.html)
      * [Australia PM Albanese evacuated from official residence after bomb threat in Canberra — firstpost.com](https://www.firstpost.com/world/australia-pm-albanese-evacuated-from-official-residence-after-bomb-threat-in-canberra-13983298.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="ASIO begins process to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate laws" type="February 22–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Minister reveals process has started to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate laws — abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/minister-reveals-process-has-started-to-ban-hizb-ut-tahrir/106373384)
      * [No advice from ASIO to block passports of women with alleged IS links, Burke says — sbs.com.au](https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/no-advice-from-asio-to-block-passports-of-women-with-alleged-is-links-burke-says/dzan5s9gi)
      * [Australia's mid-way through terror listing of Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir — jpost.com](https://jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-887667)
      * [ASIO fails to gag the ABC — johnmenadue.com](https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02/asio-fails-to-gag-the-abc-2/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="ADF deputy chief warns military has become 'detached' from reality of war" type="February 27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Deputy chief of army warns ADF has become 'detached' from violent nature of war — abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/deputy-army-chief-warns-adf-detached-from-violent-reality-of-war/106397538)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Western Australian man arrested over alleged terror plot targeting mosques" type="February 28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Arrest of Western Australia man over alleged terror plot 'deeply shocking', PM Albanese says — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/arrest-western-australia-man-over-alleged-terror-plot-deeply-shocking-pm-2026-02-28)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Albanese government advances gas reservation scheme for Northern Territory" type="March 1, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Albanese government's gas reservation scheme to capture Ichthys LNG NT project — afr.com](https://www.afr.com/companies/energy/darwin-s-massive-lng-ventures-to-fall-under-labor-s-gas-reservation-20260129-p5nxyy)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Labor caucus unity maintained at cost of left-wing dissent on foreign policy" type="February 26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Albanese celebrates his caucus unity but it comes at a cost — abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/labor-government-caucus-unity-anthony-albanese-left/106380394)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Liberal Party executive agrees to bury 2025 election review permanently" type="February 27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Liberal party executive agrees to permanently bury review into catastrophic 2025 election defeat — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/27/liberal-party-executive-agrees-to-permanently-bury-review-into-catastrophic-2025-election-defeat)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (7)">
      * [Albanese speaks at Melbourne event, heckled by protesters — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15590013/Anthony-Albanese-HECKLED-making-important-speech-Melbourne-Selling-future.html)
      * [Analysis: Albanese's decision on Syrian families may define his leadership — johnmenadue.com](https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/03/albaneses-decision-will-follow-him-into-the-history-books-and-define-us-too)
      * [Two new federal polls show One Nation gaining on Labor — theconversation.com](https://theconversation.com/two-new-federal-polls-have-one-nation-gaining-on-labor-276595)
      * [SA Liberal and Labor to preference David Speirs last at state election — abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/sa-liberal-and-labor-to-preference-david-speirs-last-at-election/106400228)
      * [Why One Nation vs Liberal battles will benefit Labor in SA election — crikey.com.au](https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/27/south-australia-election-one-nation-vote-liberal-party-labor/)
      * [Australian Greens unfazed by polling ahead of SA election, stick to AUKUS opposition — abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/greens-unfazed-by-polling-ahead-of-sa-election/106381914)
      * [The Liberal Party collapse and myth of restoration — thenewdaily.com.au](https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2026/02/26/liberal-party-collapse)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
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