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Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE Aren’t Bothered by India’s Citizenship Amendment Act
By Kabir Taneja
Driven by geopolitics and economics, both Gulf states are courting a close relationship with Modi’s India.
Could a Land Swap Settle the Tense Kyrgyz-Tajik Border?
By Catherine Putz
After fresh trouble in the Batken region, the Kyrgyz and Tajik sides have floated the possibility of a land swap to fix the border.
Vietnam’s Deadly Land Clash Leaves Questions Unanswered
By Duy Hoang
The recent violent land dispute spotlights serious issues that remain to be addressed.
What’s Next for Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy in Tsai’s Second Term?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tsai’s reelection offers a valuable opportunity to build on a key foreign policy priority.
Russia: Delivery of T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank Delayed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Ground Forces have yet to receive the first serial-produced batch of T-14 Armata main battle tanks.
Russia Says US Indo-Pacific Strategy is to Contain China
By Associated Press
"Why do you need to call Asia-Pacific as Indo-Pacific? The answer is evident — to exclude China.”
Thai Army Chief Signs Intelligence Pact With Indonesia
By Associated Press
An intelligence-sharing agreement signed by the army chiefs of Thailand and Indonesia is unlikely to significantly help Thailand end a Muslim separatist insurgency in its deep south.
Are China’s South China Sea Artificial Islands Militarily Significant and Useful?
By Ankit Panda
China's artificial islands are a symbol of its revisionism in the South China Sea, but they're also militarily significant.
US Navy to Install Laser Weapon on Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The littoral combat ship USS Little Rock will be fitted with a laser weapon during its upcoming deployment.
US, Japan Hold Naval Exercise in East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The January 13 exercise included a US F-35B carrying amphibious assault ship and a Japanese amphibious transport dock ship.
Indian State Challenges New Citizenship Law in Supreme Court
By Associated Press
The government of Kerala argues the Citizenship Amendment Act violates India’s secular constitution.
Washington’s Denuclearization Delusion Stalls North Korea Talks
By Bonnie Kristian
The sooner U.S. gets over "denuclearization," the sooner it can expect diplomatic results with North Korea.