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South China Sea: US Carrier Visit to Vietnam Marks Growing Ties
By Associated Press
A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons.
Russia to Test Fire Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile From Yasen-Class Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The launch will reportedly take place as part of the Tsirkon missile’s state trials.
Hubei Province, Ground Zero for COVID-19, Slowly Opening for Business
By Associated Press
Hubei is letting some companies reopen, the latest sign that China’s government believes the epidemic is under control.
In Pakistan, Criticism Grows Dangerous as Dissent Is Stifled
By Associated Press
Critics of the state in Pakistan are finding themselves increasing crunched.
The Inauguration of 2 Presidents: Afghanistan’s Constitutional Crisis
By Zalmai Nishat
To solve the election stalemate and salvage peace talks with the Taliban, Afghanistan needs to rethink its all-powerful executive branch.
Afghans Set to Release 1,500 Taliban; US Wants Less Violence
By Associated Press
Ghani's decree on the release came as the U.S. State Department issued a statement saying that the level of violence is "unacceptable."
Abe Can’t Afford to Mishandle Japan’s COVID-19 Response
By Titli Basu
The prime minister’s political legacy is at stake amid the coronavirus epidemic.
How Strong are Southeast Asia’s ‘Strongmen’?
By David Hutt
A closer look at a new book on dictators and the applicability of its insights in Southeast Asia.
New Malaysia Prime Minister Orders Asset Declaration in Anti-Corruption Bid
By Associated Press
All Cabinet members will have to declare their assets as part of a pledge to have a government with integrity.
Even Coronavirus Couldn’t Stop the 2nd US Carrier Visit to Vietnam
By Christopher Sharman
Mutual willingness to proceed with the visit indicates that the trust between Washington and Hanoi has reached a new level.
COVID-19: Life in Seoul Amid the Epidemic
By Katrin Park
With the most coronavirus cases outside of China, South Korea is now living through its own real-life drama.
US Navy May Not Buy More Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service may cap the number of Ford-class carriers at four.