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2016

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South Korea's Ruling Party Splits

South Korea's Ruling Party Splits

By Bruce Harrison
Does the breakaway party herald South Korea’s new conservatism or simply a cosmetic defection?
The Bay of Bengal Naval Arms Race

The Bay of Bengal Naval Arms Race

By Saurav Jha
As Bangladesh and Myanmar build up their navies, India and China compete to supply equipment.

Hong Kong's Increasingly Tiny Flats

Hong Kong's Increasingly Tiny Flats

By Cal Wong
Soaring property prices have forced Hong Kong's working class into ever-smaller apartments.

Australia’s Enemies: Looking Where the Light Shines Brightest

Australia’s Enemies: Looking Where the Light Shines Brightest

By Greg Austin
Terrorists, China’s military and Muslim boat people are not the main security threats to the country’s well-being.

US Navy Mulls New Projectile for Most Advanced Warship

US Navy Mulls New Projectile for Most Advanced Warship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is looking for new precision ammunition for its latest stealth destroyer.
China Commissions New Stealth Warship Into East Sea Fleet

China Commissions New Stealth Warship Into East Sea Fleet

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s latest stealth frigate was entered service on December 29.

Challenges and Opportunities for Afghanistan in 2017

Challenges and Opportunities for Afghanistan in 2017

By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
2016 was a difficult year for Afghanistan and 2017 presents unique challenges.
Abe in Pearl Harbor: From Remembrance to Reconciliation

Abe in Pearl Harbor: From Remembrance to Reconciliation

By Yukari Easton
The Japanese prime minister's visit to Pearl Harbor is a new step forward in postwar reconciliation.

The Next South China Sea Flashpoint: Unmanned Systems

The Next South China Sea Flashpoint: Unmanned Systems

By Elsa Kania
Both China and the U.S. are increasingly using unmanned vehicles in contested waters.

Five Decades of ASEAN: The History of a Political Miracle

Five Decades of ASEAN: The History of a Political Miracle

By Termsak Chalermpalanupap
Fifty years after its founding, ASEAN remains central to prosperity in Southeast Asia.

Capital Punishment: New Delhi’s Deadly Smog

Capital Punishment: New Delhi’s Deadly Smog

By Soma Basu
Unprecedented pollution in the capital speaks to the severity of India’s air pollution crisis. 

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