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September 2017

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Extortion 17: The Mission and the Tragedy in Afghanistan

Extortion 17: The Mission and the Tragedy in Afghanistan

By Catherine Putz
In The Final Mission of Extortion 17, Ed Darack details the 2011 shootdown of a U.S. helicopter in Afghanistan.
Will India and Japan Finally Conclude a Long-Pending US-2 Amphibious Aircraft Defense Deal?

Will India and Japan Finally Conclude a Long-Pending US-2 Amphibious Aircraft Defense Deal?

By Ankit Panda
Will Abe's coming trip to India result in the conclusion of this long-pending deal?

Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Campaigns Kick Off

Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Campaigns Kick Off

By Catherine Putz
The election, slated for October 15, will decide who takes over from Almazbek Atambayev.

US Deploys New Surveillance Drone to Philippines for Terror Fight

US Deploys New Surveillance Drone to Philippines for Terror Fight

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington takes another step to boost Manila’s capabilities.

Rakhine Violence: Unraveling the Context and State Response

Rakhine Violence: Unraveling the Context and State Response

By Angshuman Choudhury
What led up to the recent spike in violence?
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation

The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation

By Jack Guen-Murray, Monzima Haque, and John Lichtefeld
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.

New ASEAN Cyber Drill Kicks Off in Vietnam

New ASEAN Cyber Drill Kicks Off in Vietnam

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another iteration of an exercise among Southeast Asian states and their dialogue partners got underway this week.
Najib’s US Visit Sends a Troubling Message on Rule of Law

Najib’s US Visit Sends a Troubling Message on Rule of Law

By Trevor Sutton and Brian Harding
The visit sends a clear message that the White House is not an ally against graft but a friend of kleptocracy.

The Inherent Dangers of the US Proposal to Legalize Interdiction of North Korean Ships

The Inherent Dangers of the US Proposal to Legalize Interdiction of North Korean Ships

By Mark J. Valencia
Why do Washington's attempts to push for interdiction make other countries uneasy?

A China Submarine in Malaysia Amid Najib’s US Visit?

A China Submarine in Malaysia Amid Najib’s US Visit?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at reports that China has had its second known docking of submarines in the Southeast Asian state.

Brazilian Malaise in the ‘Asian Century’

Brazilian Malaise in the ‘Asian Century’

By Dawisson Belém Lopes
Is Brasília paying attention to Asia?
China and India: The Roots of Hostility

China and India: The Roots of Hostility

By Mohan Malik
Beijing and New Delhi's rivalry has deep roots.

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