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What Does Taiwan’s Public Think About Election Interference From China?
By Timothy S. Rich, Madelynn Einhorn, Isabel Eliassen, Carolyn Brueggemann, and Alexandrea Pike-Goff
Polling shows Taiwanese interpret China's interference and disinformation campaigns through partisan lens.
Uzbekistan Reportedly Completes Demining Work on Tajik Border
By Catherine Putz
The Uzbek and Tajik sides have also moved on to demarcating their border, after extensive delimitation talks.
Pakistan Completes Production of First Batch of JF-17B Fighter Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan reportedly built the first batch of eight JF-17Bs in just five months.
An Endgame for Beijing in the US-China Trade Negotiations
By Chen Gong
Creating a long-term mechanism should be the primary objective of U.S.-China trade negotiations.
Before #MeToo, There Were the ‘Comfort Women’
By Esther Brito Ruiz
The survivors of Japanese sexual slavery started a pioneering human rights movement combating sexual abuse.
How the Modi Administration Is Hamstringing the Indian Economy
By Shezad Lakhani
Uncertainty and fear are sapping India’s economic potential.
Senior US Official: No Blanket Waiver for India on S-400 Buy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A senior U.S. State Department official has once more reiterated that sanctions may be imposed following India's acquisition of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems.
Foreign Bribery Scandal Muddies Japan’s Casino Legalization Gamble
By Mina Pollmann
Six Japanese politicians are under fire for taking bribes from a Chinese company interested in opening a casino in Japan.
A Gloomy Outlook for Thailand in 2020
By Erin Cook
The outlook for the year looks quite dim for the country due to a string of external and internal developments.
Secret Trial Hands Ex-Uzbek Diplomat Sentence for Treason
By Catherine Putz
The unfolding of Yusupov's case stands in direct contrast with the Uzbek government’s professions of progress and reform.
Malaysia 1MDB Scandal: Recordings Deepen Najib Scrutiny
By Associated Press
The audio recordings could mark a new blow to the former premier.
India and the Philippines: A New Chapter in Defense Ties?
By Jeff M. Smith
While strategic interactions have traditionally been quite shallow, there are some indications of a more promising future for relations.