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Russia Upgrades Facility to Produce RS-28 Sarmat ICBM
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia has reportedly upgraded production facilities to mass-produce its latest intercontinental-range ballistic missile.
How Is Central Asia Handling COVID-19?
By Colleen Wood
A broader comparative frame is more productive for understanding how Central Asian governments are handling the coronavirus pandemic.
China’s Mekong Security Role in the Headlines with New Joint Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest patrols spotlighted China’s efforts to boost security collaboration with Mekong states despite the challenges that remain.
What Lies Ahead for Thailand’s Outer Space Ambitions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The postponement of a planned launch nonetheless spotlighted Bangkok’s wider space plans.
World Bank Sees Coronavirus Outbreak Hitting Asia Hard
By Associated Press
The World Bank estimates COVID-19 will cause economic growth to slow significantly this year in China and other East Asian-Pacific countries.
Can Taiwan Benefit From China’s Ouster of US Journalists?
By Chauncey Jung
China has turned its back on American journalists. That’s an opportunity for Taiwan to shine.
Carlos Ghosn and Japan’s ‘99% Conviction Rate’
By Bruce Aronson
Examining Japan’s criminal justice system from a comparative perspective reveals the nuance behind an often-cited statistic.
How COVID-19 Is Affecting North Korea’s Economy
By Gabriela Bernal
If this crisis has proven anything it’s how much the North Korean economy relies on China.
Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Southeast Asia’s Migrant Workers Fall Through the Cracks
By Jasmine Chia and Yong Poh Han
In Thailand and Singapore, a public health crisis is challenging the typical delineations of citizenship.
North Korea Lashes out at Pompeo, With New Foreign Ministry Department
By Ankit Panda
North Korea has threatened the United States with “payback.”
Japanese Naval Ship Involved in Collision With Chinese Fishing Vessel in East China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The incident resulted in damage to JS Shimakaze.
Making Sense of Indian and Chinese Strategic Nuclear Postures
By Ankit Panda
A new report brings Indian and Chinese nuclear forces under the scanner.