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March 2015

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Korean Media Uninterested in New Zealand Spying Revelations

Korean Media Uninterested in New Zealand Spying Revelations

By John Power
Local coverage surprisingly overlooks some serious espionage allegations.
China Slams Philippines For South China Sea ‘Hypocrisy’

China Slams Philippines For South China Sea ‘Hypocrisy’

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing turns the tables on Manila for resuming works in the South China Sea.

A Celebration in Northeast India

A Celebration in Northeast India

By Marc Ressang
The Doul Utsav (Holi) festival in Assam is a vigorous affair.

Lee Kuan Yew: A Tribute to a Visionary Pragmatist

Lee Kuan Yew: A Tribute to a Visionary Pragmatist

By Cecilia Tortajada and Asit K. Biswas
Singapore’s former prime minister was a rare leader who combined vision with action.

Burmese Leaders Outed by Global Witness Over Alleged Land Grabs

Burmese Leaders Outed by Global Witness Over Alleged Land Grabs

By Luke Hunt
A new report reveals the extent of land grabbing in Myanmar, especially along the border with China.
Chinese Operations in Balochistan Again Targeted by Militants

Chinese Operations in Balochistan Again Targeted by Militants

By Kiyya Baloch
A fleet of oil tankers is attacked, as local tensions flare over major development projects.

China and India: Competing for Influence in Afghanistan

China and India: Competing for Influence in Afghanistan

By Tridivesh Singh Maini
The two countries may well tussle for influence in postwar Afghanistan, but will also need to work together.
Japan Launches Its Largest Post-World War II Warship

Japan Launches Its Largest Post-World War II Warship

By Ankit Panda
Plus, a new Chinese sub design, North Korean chemical weapons, an Indian naval accident and more. Defense links.

Indonesia, China Seal 'Maritime Partnership'

Indonesia, China Seal 'Maritime Partnership'

By Shannon Tiezzi
During President Jokowi's vist to China, he and Xi Jinping pledged increased maritime cooperation.

No, China Isn't Abandoning North Korea

No, China Isn't Abandoning North Korea

By David Volodzko
The idea that Beijing will abandon North Korea remains wishful thinking.

Can US Energy Exports 'Pivot to Asia'?

Can US Energy Exports 'Pivot to Asia'?

By Qinnan Zhou
U.S. energy exports could shore up Asia's energy security -- if political hurdles are overcome.
China’s Kinder, Gentler Military Parade

China’s Kinder, Gentler Military Parade

By Shannon Tiezzi
China wants its military parade to showcase its peaceful intentions, not its capabilities.

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