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July 2018

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‘Crayon Diplomacy’ in Taiwan

‘Crayon Diplomacy’ in Taiwan

By James X. Morris
One artist’s use of Taiwan’s diplomatic weakness as a canvas for dialogue.
Japan, EU Display Solidarity in the Face of US Friction

Japan, EU Display Solidarity in the Face of US Friction

By Daniel Hurst
Their new FTA is “of enormous strategic importance for the rules-based international order,” says the European Council president.

Putting out the Fire: The Water Dispute Between Malaysia and Singapore

Putting out the Fire: The Water Dispute Between Malaysia and Singapore

By Divya Ryan
Water has been one of the most contentious items in recent bilateral relations between the two countries.

The US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Inches Closer to Combat Deployment

The US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Inches Closer to Combat Deployment

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier began a post-availability shakedown period on July 15.

Russian Navy to Get New Stealth Frigate This Month

Russian Navy to Get New Stealth Frigate This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy is expected to receive the first-of-class Project 22350 frigate on July 28.
Upgrading Conventional Railways in Asia: A Practical Alternative to High Speed Rail?

Upgrading Conventional Railways in Asia: A Practical Alternative to High Speed Rail?

By Wu Shang-su
Rather than go all in on HSR now, Southeast Asian countries could focus on upgrading their current narrow gauge systems.

Are Warming Russia-South Korea Relations a Game-changer?

Are Warming Russia-South Korea Relations a Game-changer?

By Samuel Ramani
The recent thaw in South Korea-Russia relations is a potential game-changer for Moscow’s Asia-Pacific strategy.
China's BRI Bet in the Middle East

China's BRI Bet in the Middle East

By Bonnie Girard
Can China's efforts survive scrutiny and politics?

The Case of the Khrapunovs

The Case of the Khrapunovs

By Stephen M. Bland
International institutions fail to measure up to the task of tackling globalized financial crime.

Singer Ash King on Music’s Pull and Purpose

Singer Ash King on Music’s Pull and Purpose

By Avinash Giri and Vishal Arora, from StoriesAsia
The Bollywood film singer talks about music, life, and his journey from the UK to India.

China to Gift Hydrographic and Surveillance Vessel to Fiji

China to Gift Hydrographic and Surveillance Vessel to Fiji

By Ankit Panda
The transfer marks growing ties between Beijing and Suva.
Largest Bilateral Free Trade Agreement: Japan, EU Conclude Bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement

Largest Bilateral Free Trade Agreement: Japan, EU Conclude Bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement

By Ankit Panda
The agreement will see nearly all tariffs on goods traded between the two sides lifted.

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