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February 2017

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More, Better Jobs: Tajikistan’s Employment Problems

More, Better Jobs: Tajikistan’s Employment Problems

By Catherine Putz
New World Bank report highlights that Dushanbe is underutilizing a growing workforce.
Who Will Command China's New SSBN Fleet?

Who Will Command China's New SSBN Fleet?

By David C. Logan
How will China use its fledgling ballistic missile submarine fleet?

More FONOPs Coming Soon to the South China Sea?

More FONOPs Coming Soon to the South China Sea?

By Ankit Panda
Trump is reportedly close to making his choices on the future of U.S. FONOPs in the South China Sea.

Trump and the US-Thailand Alliance

Trump and the US-Thailand Alliance

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new chapter some are hoping for may not read the way Bangkok would like it to.

It Wasn't an ICBM, But North Korea's First Missile Test of 2017 Is a Big Deal

It Wasn't an ICBM, But North Korea's First Missile Test of 2017 Is a Big Deal

By Ankit Panda
North Korea's first missile test of 2017 represents important progress.
What Does India Think of Trump’s Afghanistan Policy?

What Does India Think of Trump’s Afghanistan Policy?

By Arushi Kumar
Despite inconsistencies, India may find a valuable interlocutor in the Trump administration with regard to Afghanistan.

Why Did Cambodia's Opposition Leader Quit?

Why Did Cambodia's Opposition Leader Quit?

By Luke Hunt
Sam Rainsy has resigned ahead of the country's elections.
Kazakh Banks Mull Mergers, Lose Licenses in Major Restructuring

Kazakh Banks Mull Mergers, Lose Licenses in Major Restructuring

By Paolo Sorbello
With a major merger pending, Kazakh banks are rapidly restructuring, getting ready for tougher competition.

Glory to Kahagizstan! Atambayev Scores Saturday Night Live Mention

Glory to Kahagizstan! Atambayev Scores Saturday Night Live Mention

By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev's name is part of the comedy, but the butt of the joke is the Trump administration.

US, Thailand to Launch 2017 Cobra Gold Military Exercises

US, Thailand to Launch 2017 Cobra Gold Military Exercises

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Asia’s largest multinational drill will kick off on February 14.

Japan-US Relations: Adapting to ‘New Management’

Japan-US Relations: Adapting to ‘New Management’

By Yukari Easton
Will reassurances from the Abe-Trump meeting last?
Why China Can’t Ignore Syria’s Rebel Factions

Why China Can’t Ignore Syria’s Rebel Factions

By George Marshall Lerner
Beijing might prefer to deal with Assad, but major oil resources are held by rebel groups.

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