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Rape, Caste, Double Standards, and India’s Middle Class
By StoriesAsia
Does India's middle class only empathize with victims who are ‘like’ them?
What Does the New Australia-ASEAN Informal Defense Ministers’ Meeting Mean for the Future of Security Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the importance of a recent development amid wider trends.
Thailand’s Helicopter Needs in Focus with New Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The order from Airbus Helicopters highlighted an aspect of Bangkok’s wider efforts to build up its capabilities.
Why the EU’s New Cambodia Wrist Slap Won’t Weaken Hun Sen’s Iron Grip
By Luke Hunt
Though the move is not entirely insignificant, it pales in comparison to the other challenges the government faces and is working to address.
The Mystery of Malaysia’s Missing Plane: Ex-Australia Prime Minister Revives MH370 Murder-Suicide Suspicion
By Associated Press
Tony Abbott said that top levels of Malaysian government long suspected that the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly six years ago was a mass murder-suicide by the pilot.
Ahead of Trump Visit: India Clears Procurement of 24 MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the Indian prime minister reportedly cleared the $2.6 billion purchase this week.
Strengthening Myanmar-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations: A Primer
By Nathasha Fernando
From shared security concerns to their struggles with great power rivalries, Myanmar and Sri Lanka have a lot in common.
The Foreign Policy Benefits of a Treaty With Australia’s Indigenous Peoples
By Henry Storey
Making peace with Australia’s past could be a boon for its international relations, as well as simply being the right thing to do.
Kyrgyz-Chinese Joint Venture Scrapped After Protests
By Catherine Putz
A deal with China to build a $275 million logistics center in Naryn region has been cancelled.
What Does an Improved Credit Rating Actually Mean for the Philippines?
By Ronald U. Mendoza
The first article in a two-part series explains why credit ratings make the rich richer but matter less to most Filipinos.
Ghani’s Rivals Reject Election Result
By Catherine Putz
A winner has been declared in the Afghan election, but the losers are crying foul.
Bong Happy ‘Parasite’ Succeeded Despite Disparity It Showed
By Associated Press
"Parasite" won best picture at this month's 92nd Academy Awards, among other accolades.