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Bangladesh’s China-India Balance
By Austin Bodetti
In the energy sector especially, Bangladesh aims to exploit the balance of power between China and India.
Are the Gloves Coming Off in China-Germany Economic Relations?
By Björn Alexander Düben
As Germany shifts its China approach, Huawei is in the crosshairs.
Huawei’s Long Road to Global Tech Leadership
By Dingding Chen
Can Huawei become a global leader in the tech sector? It’s possible, but obstacles remain.
What’s in the EU Myanmar Arms Embargo Extension?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted Europe’s ongoing approach to engaging the country in this realm amid significant challenges.
Brunei: When Sharia Meets Social Media
By Asif Ullah Khan
The Sultanate’s Sharia law sparked criticism abroad – and at home, where dissent is not often tolerated.
Putin in Beijing: What Drives China-Russia Relations?
By Nicholas Trickett
Market complementarity, political pressures, and the old dictum to follow profit shape Sino-Russian economic ties.
5 Big Ideas for the Indian Foreign Ministry’s New Indo-Pacific Desk
By Aman Thakker
A new “Indo-Pacific” desk at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs presents opportunities.
Sri Lanka: A New Pattern of Transnational Terror
By Angshuman Choudhury and Sarral Sharma
The recent attacks are part of Islamic State’s global expansion through local ‘franchises.’
Why India’s ASAT Test Was Reckless
By Marco Langbroek
Publicly available data contradicts official Indian assertions about its first anti-satellite test.
Who Will Win the Philippines’ Midterm Elections?
By Mark R. Thompson
The opposition needs a miracle, but the Philippine midterm campaign also points to problems ahead for Duterte.
From the Ruins of the Caliphate: Sri Lanka’s Bloody Easter
By Siddharthya Roy and Stephanie Rose Justin
Don't let the Islamic State connection overshadow the local factors that fed into the attack.
Fear and Loathing in Balochistan
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Terror attacks and violence continues to plague the province – and the Hazaras bear the brunt of the danger.