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China, Thailand Mull Joint Military Production Facility

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 22:06
Move could be another advance for an expanding defense relationship.

Thailand’s New Air Force Chief Visits Singapore

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 22:02
Johm Rungswang meets defense officials and oversees the opening of a trilateral air exercise with the United States.

Trump and US Asia Policy: Why Intel Matters

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 22:01
Insights from Rodney Faraon.

Russian Ambassador Assassinated in Ankara

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 19:44
The shocking killing of the Russian Ambassador has unclear ramifications.

China’s ‘Arab Pivot’ Signals the End of Non-Intervention

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 18:32
China’s interests in the Middle East may lead Beijing to assume a military role in the affairs of Arab states.

What Will the Singapore-Malaysia High Speed Rail Project Mean?

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 17:18
As the two countries move closer to realizing this project, it is worth looking at its potential significance.

Challenges and Successes of Chinese Foreign Investments

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 17:02
An interview with Philippe Le Corre.

China’s Drone Grab and the Dangers of ‘Strategic Ambiguity’

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 16:50
A closer look at a recent military flashpoint between China and the United States.

Australia Tightens Security as US Begins Vetting Refugee Claims

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 16:28
Immigration chief heads to the United States to ensure a resettlement deal holds under Donald Trump.

China and the Fear of Failure

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 15:46
China's system is not designed to acknowledge the reality of failure.

Kyrgyz Government Reverses Registration Law

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 15:43
Citizens of 92 countries are exempt from registering for various periods between eight and 90 days.

India’s Demonetization: Can the Opposition Parties Still Stop it?

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 14:59
It just became much harder to offer a concentrated takedown of demonetization.

China Says Will Hand Over Captured US Drone, All Actions ‘Professional and Responsible’

Sun, 18/12/2016 - 15:49
The Ministry of Defense statement has worrying implications for China's ambitions in the South China Sea.

5 Takeaways on China’s Theft of a US Drone in Philippine Waters in the South China Sea

Sat, 17/12/2016 - 16:28
The seizure of a U.S. underwater glider is an exceptionally brazen and illegal move by Beijing in the South China Sea.

Obama’s Asia-Pacific Legacy: Assessing Policy Toward Maritime Challenges and the North Korea Threat

Sat, 17/12/2016 - 04:02
We evaluate the Obama administration's policy performance on some of Asia's most pressing regional flashpoints.

The Problem With the Pivot, Part 2

Fri, 16/12/2016 - 23:01
"The pivot to Asia is a pivot to conflict with China."

How to Really Bring Change to North Korea, My Home Country

Fri, 16/12/2016 - 22:49
Sanctions don't scare Kim Jong-un. The thought of his own people, educated and awakened, does.

The Trouble With Timor-Leste’s Gender Quotas

Fri, 16/12/2016 - 22:43
The devil lies in the details.

Chinese Ex-General Gets Life in Prison for Corruption

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 21:37
Guo Boxiong's conviction is the latest reminder that Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign is going strong.

North Korea’s Faceless Defectors

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 21:19
Many of those who escape from North Korea hide their identities to protect family back home.

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