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South China Sea Update: Assessing the US Freedom of Navigation Operation in the Paracel Islands

Fri, 05/02/2016 - 01:04
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss recent developments in the South China Sea.

Chinese Media: Our Artificial Islands Are Better Than Vietnam’s

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 22:12
A Chinese media report claims that Vietnamese land reclamation on a Spratly reef was washed away in a typhoon.

US Must Put Human Rights First With Cambodia: Lawmaker

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 22:05
Washington asked to push human rights as it engages the Southeast Asian state.

Why Is Russia Cutting Troops in Tajikistan?

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 21:56
Last year Russia said it was going to increase its presence in Tajikistan, and now it’s not.

‘Nearly All’ Australian Patrols in South China Sea Are Challenged by China

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 20:05
Australia's air force chief said more and more Australian patrol flights were being warned away by China.

TPP: The Ratification Race is On

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 16:57
All eyes will be on the United States (and Japan), which can make or break the massive free trade agreement.

Pakistan Will Provide ‘Special Force’ to Defend Chinese Investments

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 16:54
Islamabad will provide 10,000 troops just to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and companies along the CPEC.

Transatlantic Views on US Rebalance: Perceptions Of Power

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 14:51
Insight from Linda Basile and Pierangelo Isernia

The New Threat to Islam in India

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 14:34
Hardline Wahabis and Salafis are attracting new converts.

Kazakhstan’s Snap Elections: Watching the Watchers

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 14:16
Not all election monitors were created equal.

India: Dealing with Pakistan

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 14:14
Bilateral relations are the most formidable challenge facing the Modi government.

Postwar Semantics in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 13:46
What’s in a name? Pride, honor, and history.

Why Was a US Submarine Just in the Philippines?

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 13:12
A U.S. fast-attack submarine arrived at Subic Bay on January 12 at an interesting time.

Who Is a Terrorist?: Lessons from Thailand and the Philippines

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 13:11
In Thailand and Philippines, it's worth digging into the precise definitions of "terrorism."

South Korea’s Military To Receive New Reconnaissance Drone

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 13:07
Korean Air recently inked a deal with the Korean military procurement agency to mass-produce a new UAV.

US Presidential Candidates Aren’t Quite Ready to Handle North Korea

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 12:44
Candidates for the U.S. presidency are worryingly ill-prepared to deal with North Korea's provocations.

Alarm Bells Ringing For Emerging Markets

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 11:15
Analysts are warning of tougher times ahead for the region.

China’s Africa Strategy: Going Global With Infrastructure Investment

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 11:07
Insight from Lucy Corkin

Interview: Bruce Riedel

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 08:54
Bruce Riedel on the forgotten crisis of the JFK administration.

Fighting the Middle Kingdom in the Maritime Domain

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 08:54
The role of modern airpower in the critical maritime domain

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