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Is Japan Anti-China?
By Shin Kawashima
The Complexity of Japan-China Relations
Why Brunei’s New Religious Hardening Matters
By Luke Hunt
The new Islamic laws are only the latest symptom of broader issues in the tiny, oil-rich sultanate.
Pakistan’s Economic Woes: The Way Forward
By Shahroo Malik
Pakistan’s economic crisis cannot be resolved overnight.
An Oil Discovery Before Systemic Reform in Pakistan Would Be a Tragedy
By Max Frost
Pakistan needs drastic and systemic reform. An oil bonanza will enable the government to postpone needed fixes indefinitely.
Japan’s New Imperial Era: What’s in a Name?
By Thisanka Siripala
After the highly anticipated new imperial era was unveiled, its carefully considered name – Reiwa – has attracted criticism.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
By Niniek Karmini and Stephen Wright
Preliminary results suggest Joko Widodo has triumphed over rival candidate Prabowo Subianto.
True GRIT with North Korea?
By Walter C. Clemens, Jr.
The wisdom of a more flexible approach to North Korea.
India’s Army Approves ‘Emergency Purchase’ of 240 Israeli Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army approved the import of 240 Spike anti-tank missiles and 12 launchers earlier this month.
Will Xi Jinping Visit North Korea This Year?
By Rongjie Lin
Whatever Xi decides, it will tell us a lot about the state of both China-North Korea and China-U.S. relations.
Who Owns the Afghan Peace Process?
In Myanmar, Jittery Investors Threaten Long-Term Development
By Tej Parikh
With investors shying away from a risky business environment, Myanmar's military will only increase its economic influence.
Russia Completes Delivery of 24 Su-35 Fighter Jets to China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is the first foreign buyer of the Russian-made Su-35 fighter jet.