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Russia Launches New Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The last and final ship of a new class of Russian nuclear-powered icebreakers was launched on May 25 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Afghan Women Are Battling the Taliban’s Impending Rule to Protect their Rights and Communities
By Wajeeha Hazoor
Pakistani women’s experiences in upending extremism across the border provide valuable lessons for Afghan women.
Japanese Flattop and Destroyer Conduct Joint Naval Drill With Indian Stealth Frigate
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force conducted a joint exercise in the Andaman Sea last week.
China Makes Progress in Induction of Second S-400 Air Defense System Regiment
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese servicemen are conducting a technical inspection of the second batch of S-400 air defense systems.
India Test Fires BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile in Eastern Indian Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army test fired a BrahMos Supersonic cruise missile from Car Nicobar island in the eastern Indian Ocean.
US Shipbuilder Cuts First Steel for Lead Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Huntington Ingalls Industries officially began construction for the first-of-class USS Columbia on May 23.
Nepal’s Proposed Media Bill Is a Press Freedom Killer
By Arun Budhathoki
Nepal’s government has put the fourth estate in its crosshairs.
Urban Leaders Gather in Tokyo to Urge Climate Action
By Daniel Hurst
30 mayors and governors from around the world asked Prime Minister Abe to prioritize climate change at the June G-20 summit.
Tajikistan’s Prison Riot: More Than Meets the Eye
By Catherine Putz
The details remain fuzzy, but the conclusion is clear: Something is very wrong.
Modi 2.0 Confronts a Challenging Foreign Policy Landscape
By Harsh V. Pant
After celebrating his win, Modi needs to prepare for much work ahead on the foreign policy front.
Considering History and Narratives as Spain and the Philippines Approach 500th Anniversary
By Raisa Mabayo
At the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Spain in the Philippines, which narrative do we celebrate?
The Sino-Vietnam War and China’s Long Route to Winning
By James Maclaren
A little-known war helped shape the future of Southeast Asia.