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China Declares Latest Type 052D Destroyer and Type 054A Frigate ‘Combat Ready’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has declared two new surface combatants ready for combat.
The Legitimacy of the Afghan Government Post-Election and After the US-Taliban Deal
By Najibullah Noorzai
How can the Afghan government revive its legitimacy ahead of the intra-Afghan peace talks?
Does a Ban on Philippines Workers Going to Kuwait Really Make Sense?
By Henelito A Sevilla Jr
A closer look at an important policy position that has been taken by the Duterte administration.
The Significance of the First Cobra Gold Multilateral Cyber Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement spotlighted the trend of growing multilateralization that has occurred within the drills over time.
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.
ASEAN Our Eyes Meeting Spotlights Counterterrorism Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Southeast Asian states recently held the latest iteration of the minilateral engagement.
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.
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.
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.