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A Pyrrhic Victory in Antarctica?
By Anne-Marie Brady
The new Antarctic marine protected area sets an unfortunate precedent.
The Schools of the Taliban
By Maija Liuhto
In areas under Taliban control, schools are being reshaped to fit the Taliban agenda.
Here Come the Taliban Drones
By Austin Bodetti
For the first time ever, the Taliban used an off-the-shelf drone to record a suicide attack.
An LGBTI Oasis? Discrimination in Thailand
By Ana Salvá
Thailand passed its first equality law in 2015, but still has a long way to go to protect the rights of the community.
Why the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte Hates America
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at the Philippine president’s anti-American views.
Taking the Rohingya Insurgency at Face Value
By Richard Potter
Much of the speculation about the recent attacks miss a simple truth about the plight of the Rohingya.
How Asian Countries Are Making Their Way Into the Arctic
By Nadezhda Filimonova and Svetlana Krivokhizh
Scientific research provides a doorway for Asian countries to pursue their interests in the Arctic.
Vietnam's Military Modernization
By Zachary Abuza and Nguyen Nhat Anh
After extraordinary growth in military hardware, Vietnam is consolidating its new gains.
Will Duterte End the US-Philippines Military Alliance?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at the future prospects of the relationship.
The Darker Side of Thai Royalism
By James Buchanan
While most Thais mourn their late king with decorum, a sinister ultra-royalism rears its ugly head.
BRICS, BIMSTEC, and Anti-Terrorism: What Did India Accomplish?
By Ashok Sajjanhar
India, as the host of the two latest summits, sought to further isolate Pakistan and promote anti-terrorism.
Has India Finally Addressed Its Su-30MKI Woes?
By Chris Biggers
New satellite imagery shows India's advanced multirole fighters deployed to the country's southeast flank.