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An LGBTI Oasis? Discrimination in Thailand
By Ana Salvá
Thailand passed its first equality law in 2015, but still has a long way to go to protect the rights of the community.
Why the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte Hates America
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at the Philippine president’s anti-American views.
Taking the Rohingya Insurgency at Face Value
By Richard Potter
Much of the speculation about the recent attacks miss a simple truth about the plight of the Rohingya.
How Asian Countries Are Making Their Way Into the Arctic
By Nadezhda Filimonova and Svetlana Krivokhizh
Scientific research provides a doorway for Asian countries to pursue their interests in the Arctic.
Vietnam's Military Modernization
By Zachary Abuza and Nguyen Nhat Anh
After extraordinary growth in military hardware, Vietnam is consolidating its new gains.
Will Duterte End the US-Philippines Military Alliance?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at the future prospects of the relationship.
The Darker Side of Thai Royalism
By James Buchanan
While most Thais mourn their late king with decorum, a sinister ultra-royalism rears its ugly head.
BRICS, BIMSTEC, and Anti-Terrorism: What Did India Accomplish?
By Ashok Sajjanhar
India, as the host of the two latest summits, sought to further isolate Pakistan and promote anti-terrorism.
The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at Rodrigo Duterte's effort to 'rebalance' ties between the United States and China.
Has India Finally Addressed Its Su-30MKI Woes?
By Chris Biggers
New satellite imagery shows India's advanced multirole fighters deployed to the country's southeast flank.
Why Indonesia Matters in a Season of Change
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Indonesia is important to the U.S., in ways that might be unexpected.
Avoiding Groupthink on China
By Greg Austin
What we know and don’t know about China’s foreign and military policies.