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First Submarine Visit Highlights Australia-Brunei Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to develop the defense aspect of their relationship.
New Malaysian Prime Minister Unveils Revamped Cabinet
By Associated Press
The move came amid continued political and economic uncertainty in the Southeast Asian state.
Can the Coronavirus Strengthen China’s Authoritarian Regime?
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
How the Chinese Communist Party is using the health scare to advance its control over Chinese society.
Why Balochistan Needs Women’s Day
By Mariyam Suleman
Despite some little progress, women in Balochistan are still a very long way from equality.
Time to Give Women’s Cricket Its Due
By Grant Wyeth
From Australia to Thailand, women cricket players are making huge strides. But much work remains to place their sport on truly equal footing.
Dueling Afghan Leaders Both Declare Themselves President
By Associated Press
Kabul’s political crisis continued to deepen with Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah both holding rival inaugurations.
Japan’s Economy Shrinks 7 Percent in Last Quarter, Risks Recession
By Associated Press
Japan's first economic contraction in more than a year started even before the coronavirus panic.
ASEAN Must Do More to Help the Rohingyas
By Kasit Piromya
ASEAN must move from aid to rights advocacy in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
The World Sees a Public Health Crisis. Beijing Sees a Political Threat.
By Sarah Cook
Amid the coronavirus epidemic, suppression of dissent remains a top priority for the CCP, and the stakes are higher than ever.
Lockheed Martin Wins Contract Modification for Japan Aegis Ashore Batteries
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. defense firm’s contract for the delivery of two Aegis Ashore systems to Japan is now worth $3.2. billion.
Kazakhstan Court Set To Free Prominent Political Prisoner
By Paolo Sorbello
Mukhtar Dzhakishev, former head of Kazakhstan's uranium company, obtained an early release decision due to his declining health.
Nepal Takes Steps to Prepare for COVID-19
By Brabim Karki
Anxieties about the COVID-19 epidemic in Asia are high in Nepal.