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Deepening US-India Maritime Ties in Focus with Navy Chief Visit
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A recent interaction highlighted this aspect of relations between the two countries.
Russia’s Second Poseidon Underwater Drone-Carrying Submarine to Be Launched in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy’s Project 09851 special purpose submarine is expected to be launched in the spring of 2020.
Southeast Asia and China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the dynamics behind the subregion’s continued management of the opportunities and challenges within the evolving initiative.
Pakistan Air Force to Receive Final Batch of JF-17 Block II Fighter Jets in June
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The final three JF-17 Block II fighter aircraft will be delivered to the Pakistan Air Force next month.
China and the Nuclear Debate
By Layne Vandenberg
China’s nuclear energy sector is expanding amid the glow of positive public opinion.
Islamic Tourism Has Great Potential in Uzbekistan
By Surayyo Usmanova
As Uzbekistan opens to the world, its many important religious sites can form the base of a tourism boom.
US-China Trade Talks: High Risk, High Stakes
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from James Green.
US Moves Toward Tariff Hikes on Another $300 Billion in Chinese Goods
By Joe McDonald
The trade war truce is officially dead, despite continuing negotiations toward an elusive deal.
India in Afghanistan After the Soviet Withdrawal
By Avinandan Choudhury
India’s tough experience in post-1989 Afghanistan could hold lessons for weathering a U.S. troop withdrawal.
Naval Visit Highlights Vietnam-Australia Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security aspect of the relationship.
Vietnam Is the Chinese Military’s Preferred Warm-Up Fight
By Derek Grossman
At some point, the Chinese military will need to test its new capabilities – and Vietnam is likely the preferred adversary.
North Korea Demands US Return Seized Sanctions-Violating Cargo Ship
By Ankit Panda
Pyongyang has slammed the U.S. seize of the Wise Honest as “unlawful robbery.”