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China Rejects Request for Hong Kong Port Call of 2 US Navy Warships
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese government has rejected a request to have two U.S. warships make port visits to Hong Kong in the coming weeks.
A Pipeline as Lifeline: The Environmental Benefits of TAPI
By Corissa Steiner
TAPI would provide an alternative to increased coal use in India and Pakistan.
Did a Failure to Plan for Anti-Submarine Warfare Doom the Imperial Japanese Navy?
By Robert Farley
Anti-submarine warfare was a blind spot for Imperial Japan, with deadly results.
What Does Cambodia’s New Census Reveal?
By David Hutt
The rhetoric and reality behind this much-anticipated step have raised concerns about its results and significance.
The South Korea-Japan Trade Conflict: Cui Bono?
By Sukjoon Yoon
South Korea, Japan, and the US are all damaged by the conflict. China, however, stands to gain.
Can New Malaysia Move Beyond Old Race Divides?
By Preeti Jha
A key government adviser has renewed calls for an end to race-based affirmative action that favors the Malay majority.
Military Officer Visit Puts Indonesia-Vietnam Security Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted some of the defense collaboration between the two sides.
US Tries Its Hand at Shuttle Diplomacy Amid Japan-South Korea Disputes
By Mina Pollmann
Defense Secretary Mark Esper visited Tokyo and Seoul in an attempt to insulate security cooperation from rising tensions.
Russia’s New Admiral Gorshkov-Class Stealth Frigate Enters Final Shipbuilder’s Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second Project 22350 guided-missile frigate is entering its final round of shipbuilder trials this week.
China’s Type 001A Carrier Continues Sea Trials Amid Possible Complications
By Ankit Panda
The Type 001A remains in trials.
Kim Jong Un Promotes Military Scientists After Missile Test Flurry
By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s commitment to its indigenous weapons programs remains strong.
After Article 370, Will Transnational Terrorist Organizations Look to Kashmir for Permanent War?
By Umair Jamal
Transnational extremist groups may become the next reason for escalation between India and Pakistan.