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Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jamie Metzl.
Transitional Justice in Nepal: More Frustrations and Delay
By Hugh Whelan
The civil war ended in 2006, but justice has no time limit.
India Accepts First Rafale Fighter From France
By Ankit Panda
India’s defense minister attended a formal handover ceremony in France this week.
US Announces Visa Restrictions for Chinese Officials Involved in Xinjiang Abuses
By Ankit Panda
The list of Chinese officials affected by the ban is not public.
Assessing Philippine Foreign Policy Under Duterte: Current Realities and Future Outlook
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Duterte’s foreign policy record and how things could play out in the coming months and years.
Australia Carefully Watching Unrest in Hong Kong Unfold
By Grant Wyeth
Countries like Australia need to assess their stakes in Hong Kong.
Burgeoning India-Indonesia Relations: Beyond Historical Nostalgia and Toward Strategic Convergence
By Rajeev Ranjan Chaturvedy and Jefferson Ng
The recent activity in bilateral ties indicates a gradual shift toward greater strategic convergence that could be cemented further in years to come.
New Patrol Vessel Commissioning Highlights Thailand’s Naval Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The planned ceremony highlighted the current status of the country’s offshore patrol vessel development.
Introductory Visit Puts UK-Brunei Defense Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The minister of state at the UK’s defense ministry paid her first visit to the Southeast Asian state in her current capacity.
Prague vs. Beijing: Estranged Sister Cities
By Manuel Eckert and Richard Q. Turcsányi
Is the severing of sister city ties between Prague and Beijing a case of Chinese punishment or Czech politics?
Why Is Anti-Chinese Sentiment on the Rise in Central Asia?
By Aruuke Uran Kyzy
Central Asia could become a spoiler for all of Beijing’s big Belt and Road ambitions.
Sea of Japan Collision Incident Highlights North Korean Illegal Fishing Activities
By Ankit Panda
A collision between a Japanese patrol boat and a North Korean fishing trawler highlights the risks.