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The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at Rodrigo Duterte's effort to 'rebalance' ties between the United States and China.
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.
Why Indonesia Matters in a Season of Change
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Indonesia is important to the U.S., in ways that might be unexpected.
Avoiding Groupthink on China
By Greg Austin
What we know and don’t know about China’s foreign and military policies.
Pakistan's Crackdown on Terror Financing: All For Show?
By Umer Ali
Pakistan's government appears to crack down on financing for proscribed groups, but will the policy make a difference?
The Race to China’s 19th Party Congress
By Jonathan Brookfield
Next fall, China's leaders will kick off the 19th Party Congress. Start your engines.
Judges and Rice: Cambodia's Expanding Reliance on China
By Luke Hunt
Is there a limit to Beijing's largesse for its southern ally?
Making Missile Defense Work for Japan
By Ben Rimland
Ballistic missile defense can work for Japan, but it must be placed in context.
Obama and Indonesia: Strong Progress But an Uncertain Future
By Nithin Coca
The U.S. has done its part to deepen relations; the ball is now in Indonesia's court.
Nuke or No Nuke? Japan’s Long Dilemma
By Yo-Jung Chen
The discreet temptation for a national nuclear deterrent has persisted for decades.
Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Think About It: Chinese drones filling Africa’s skies, watching over Beijing’s interests.
The Saudi-Iran Rivalry and Sectarian Strife in South Asia
By Abha Shankar
Iran and Saudi Arabia are recruiting and radicalizing local Muslim populations in Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan.