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China and Japan’s Rapprochement Continues – For Now
By Eleanor Albert
Yang Jiechi is set to travel to Japan this week, the latest high-level exchange in the thawed relationship.
What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Anti-Submarine Helicopters?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what lies ahead for a notable boost for Manila’s capabilities.
US Government Report Outlines Problems With Navy’s Zumwalt-Class Destroyers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Multiple issues persist with the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer program, according to a new U.S. government survey.
Japan’s Once Powerful Criminal Underworld Hits Record Low Membership
By Thisanka Siripala
Hit hard by police crackdowns and aging, the number of people leaving Japan’s yakuza has reached a 15-year high.
Russia to Procure 76 Su-57 Stealth Fighter Jets by 2028
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia is set to procure 76 Su-57s by 2028, according to the Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In Kazakhstan, Regional Inequalities Undercut Overall Educational Progress
By Aigerim Kopeyeva
Looking at the “bigger picture” is not always best.
Russia’s Looming Arms Sale to Pakistan Sets Up a Dangerous Game
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Will Russia sell the Pantsir missile system and T-90 tanks to Pakistan?
The European Union's (Not So) New Central Asia Strategy
By Catherine Putz
Two years in the making, the EU's new Central Asia strategy doesn't offer many new positions.
Tehran Comes Calling: India’s Iran Dilemma Grows Acute
By Harsh V. Pant
India has to make hard choices about its relationship with Iran—again.
Narendra Modi’s Radar Gaffe Reveals Dangerous, Clouded National Security Judgement
By Abhijnan Rej
The Indian prime minister’s recent “radar” gaffe is revealing of his leadership tendencies.
Papua New Guinea Assesses Damage From Powerful Earthquake
By Nick Perry
After a 7.5 magnitude quake, damage seems mercifully light -- so far.
India’s Local Water Conflicts Are a Looming Threat
By Gauri Noolkar-Oak and Vaibhavi Pingale
Transboundary water issues get all the attention, but India’s internal water crises are also a national security concern.