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Nuke or No Nuke? Japan’s Long Dilemma
By Yo-Jung Chen
The discreet temptation for a national nuclear deterrent has persisted for decades.
Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Think About It: Chinese drones filling Africa’s skies, watching over Beijing’s interests.
The Saudi-Iran Rivalry and Sectarian Strife in South Asia
By Abha Shankar
Iran and Saudi Arabia are recruiting and radicalizing local Muslim populations in Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan.
Hadabuan Hills: The Forgotten Rainforest of Sumatra
By Gregory McCann
Surrounded by palm oil plantations, an oasis of rainforest provides a welcome shelter for rare species.
China’s Experiment in Djibouti
By François Dubé
China’s role in Africa is changing from resource extractor to long-term strategic partner. Djibouti is a prime example.
The Trials of India’s Aging Population
By Jagriti Gangopadhyay
Crime and abuse against India's seniors are on the rise. What can be done to protect the elderly?
Does More Aid Mean More Corruption in Afghanistan?
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
Looking ahead to the Brussels conference, and back to the Kabul Bank scandal.
Technology in Pakistan: A Slow March
By Maqsood Ahmed
Pakistan's startups need government help to foster innovation and protect intellectual property.
Laos: Reform or Revolution
By David Hutt
What is the likelihood that political change will come to Laos?
Japanese Vs. Chinese Exceptionalism
By John Darwin Van Fleet
Japan and China have more in common than they realize -- including their particular strain of nationalism.
Unraveling China-North Korea Relations
By Adam Cathcart
Two events that elucidate North Korea's relationship with China in the aftermath of the fifth nuclear test.
Countering China's Psychological Warfare
By Shirley Kan
An American narrative is needed to disarm China's victimization rhetoric.