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What Does Thailand’s New Defense Budget Say About its Future Military Outlook?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new budget numbers for the country.
Taiwan President Sues Scholars for Alleging Her Doctorate Degree is Fake
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai Ing-wen is taking legal action against unsubstantiated questioning of the veracity of her diploma as she heads into her bid for re-election.
South Korean Government and Prosecutors Clash Over Justice Minister Nominee
By Tae-jun Kang
The nominee for justice minister -- Cho Kuk -- is at the center of a growing list of allegations.
Patriotic Shift for China’s ‘First Class of School’ TV Program
By Kendra Brock
This year’s show opened with video of the Chinese flag being raised across the country.
What’s Next for India-Japan Defense Relations?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While the impetus for closer alignment is clear, much work remains to be done on the security side and within the wider bilateral relationship.
Is Asia Ready for an Indo-Russian Order?
By Carl Jaison
India and Russia could generate a “third order” -- outside the constraints of either the United States or China.
Timor-Leste: Between Dreadful Past and Hopeful Future
By Luke Hunt
20 years after the holding of a UN-backed referendum, there remains much work to do in Timor-Leste.
Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet?
By Fabio Figiaconi
The Lao government aspires to gain centrality in the Greater Mekong Subregion via new infrastructure; but at what price?
Elephant Roadkill: Thailand Grapples With Pachyderms on the Pavement
By Tyler Roney
Long-term solutions may require more severe measures than road signs, namely, wildlife corridors.
Japan Open for Bets on Hosting Mega Casino Resorts
By Thisanka Siripala
Since the legalization of casinos in Japan, the battle to attract global casino operators continues amidst divided residents and business communities.
Size vs Statecraft: How India and Japan Play the Major Power Game
By Bonnie Bley
Japan and India’s differences might just be what makes this unlikely partnership effective.
Why the Mutually Assured Destruction Rhetoric in Hong Kong Is Dangerous
By Brian Wong
To pull Hong Kong back from the edge, all potentially influential parties must act – with strategic savvy.