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Pompeo’s Africa Trip Reinforces Message of Competition With China
By Eleanor Albert
Increasingly, U.S. diplomacy around the world is being shaped by the perceived competition with China.
Russia’s Defense Ministry to Sign Deal for Ninth and Tenth Borei-Class Boomer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense ministry is set to sign a contract this August for two more Borei A-class ballistic missile submarines.
What Would It Cost to Cancel the Tokyo Olympics?
By Anthony Fensom
Cancelling the Summer Games over coronavirus fears would not be a fatal economic blow for Japan.
Does the US Need a New Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile?
By Robert Farley
The case for a new sea-launched cruise missile raises worrying questions.
Sedition Laws and Their Post-Colonial Legacy in India and Pakistan
By Bansari Kamdar
The legacy of colonial-era sedition laws weighs heavily on both India and Pakistan.
The UN Secretary General’s Visit to Islamabad Boosts the PTI’s Fortunes
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
Antonio Guterres’ visit to Pakistan upped the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s domestic credentials.
Disbanded Thailand Party Alleges Government Collusion in Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal
By Associated Press
The Future Forward Party has attacked the Thai government for allegedly colluding with Malaysia's former prime minister to cover up the 1MDB financial scandal.
Defense Meeting Puts Japan-Vietnam Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent consultation highlighted what both sides are emphasizing in 2020 within the defense aspect of the relationship.
What Does Singapore’s New Defense Budget Say About the Country’s Security Thinking?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the city-state’s initial allocation for defense spending this year.
Who Cares if the US Is in a ‘New Cold War’ With China?
By Jacob Stokes
It’s time to focus on the tradeoffs that will come to define this important bilateral relationship.
What’s in the Thailand Air Force’s New White Paper?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a key document and what it means for the country’s defense capabilities.
Sino-Indian Competition in Myanmar in the Spotlight With Indian Navy Chief Visit
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The naval visit last week again focused attention on the role of India and China in the Southeast Asian state, even though New Delhi’s weakness lies more in non-security realms.