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February 2017

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Russia to Arm 90 Percent of Strategic Nuclear Forces With Modern Weaponry by 2020

Russia to Arm 90 Percent of Strategic Nuclear Forces With Modern Weaponry by 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Also, the Russian military’s precision strike capability will increase fourfold by 2021, Russia’s defense minister says.
Japan and India: Deepening Ties in the Age of Uncertainty

Japan and India: Deepening Ties in the Age of Uncertainty

By Tan Ming Hui and Nazia Hussain
With both countries concerned about U.S. leadership in Asia, a strong partnership looks more and more inevitable.

How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War?

How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though it is certain to play a role, the specifics remain unclear.

Japan’s First Overseas Military Drill Spotlights Growing Security Role

Japan’s First Overseas Military Drill Spotlights Growing Security Role

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo’s defense forces conducted their first drill outside of Japan alongside Asia’s largest multinational exercise.

Intrigue in Tamil Nadu Politics Continues After Jayalalithaa's Death

Intrigue in Tamil Nadu Politics Continues After Jayalalithaa's Death

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The dust is far from settling in Tamil Nadu.
A Deadly February Should Motivate Afghanistan-Pakistan Security Cooperation

A Deadly February Should Motivate Afghanistan-Pakistan Security Cooperation

By Mushtaq Rahim
A fresh wave of terror in the AfPak region is another reminder about the need for an honest partnership..

How UN Sanctions May Be Driving China's Suspension of North Korean Coal Imports

How UN Sanctions May Be Driving China's Suspension of North Korean Coal Imports

By Troy Stangarone
China may already be close to reaching the UN-mandated cap on total coal emissions.
South Korea’s Dangerous Leadership Vacuum

South Korea’s Dangerous Leadership Vacuum

By Benjamin Lee
South Korea’s ongoing political crisis is making it difficult to respond effectively to North Korean provocations.

Asia-Pacific States Are Buying Arms at Record Post-Cold War Levels

Asia-Pacific States Are Buying Arms at Record Post-Cold War Levels

By Ankit Panda
Asian states accounted for 43 percent of all global arms imports between 2012 and 2016.

After Trump-Xi Call, US-China Interactions Expand, But Direction Remains Unclear

After Trump-Xi Call, US-China Interactions Expand, But Direction Remains Unclear

By Ankit Panda
Trump's affirmation of the United States' 'one China' policy has allowed for more high-level U.S.-China activity.

Indian Lawmakers Work to Stem Spending on 'Big Fat Indian Weddings'

Indian Lawmakers Work to Stem Spending on 'Big Fat Indian Weddings'

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
India's lower house may consider a bill that would limit spending on lavish weddings.
How Pakistan’s Passive Extremists Complicate the Country's Fight Against Terror

How Pakistan’s Passive Extremists Complicate the Country's Fight Against Terror

By Umair Jamal
After a spate of attacks, efforts by the Pakistani government to rein in terror groups are largely window-dressing.

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