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India’s Defense Ministry, HAL Conclude Price Negotiations for 83 MK1A Light Combat Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated price tag for the 83 light combat aircraft is $5.45 billion.
Hun Sen’s Political Gamble: The Coronavirus Epidemic
By Sopagna Heng
Hun Sen is playing a high-stakes political game by downplaying fear of the coronavirus. Will his strategy pay off?
Pakistan Test Launches Ra’ad II Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Cruise Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan on Tuesday conducted a successful test of its latest Ra’ad-II air-launched cruise missile with a new range of 600 kilometers.
How Did the Abe Cabinet Attempt to Mitigate the Economic Pain From Its Tax Hike?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan’s GDP fell by 6.3 percent after the sales tax hike. The Abe government must have seen that coming.
The MCC and Nepal’s Strategic Ties With the US
By Kripendra Amatya
Rumors of a secret military conspiracy are absurd, but there are real concerns about the pact's implications for Nepali sovereignty.
A Free and Open Indo-Pacific Needs a Free and Open India
By Aman Thakker
India's ability to contribute to a "free and open" Indo-Pacific will require a course correction at home first.
What Is Japan’s Next Generation Fighter Concept About?
By Robert Farley
More information about Japan’s next generation fighter concept has emerged.
Indian Police Open Case Against Kashmir Social Media Users
By Associated Press
Indian authorities are cracking down on the use of virtual private networks.
China, Southeast Asia Hold Emergency Meeting on Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with his ASEAN counterparts in Laos amid alarm over the COVID-19 epidemic.
Coronavirus: The View From the Chinese Himalayas
By Elisabeth Forster
In the majority Tibetan region, the viral outbreak is feeding into underlying ethnic tensions.
What’s Behind Indonesia’s Refusal to Repatriate Suspected Islamic State Militants?
By Erin Cook
The decision is part of a nuanced issue that has broader implications for the country and the region.
Why Asia Needs to Move Beyond Plastic Bag Bans
By Kris Hartley
Seriously addressing the region’s plastic apocalypse will require moving beyond blunt moves such as plastic bag bans.