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What’s in Singapore’s New Anti-Fake News Bill?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The measure has put the spotlight on the country’s efforts to counter the growing challenge amid lingering concerns.
Coast Guard Visit Highlights India-Vietnam Maritime Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement puts the focus on a growing area of collaboration between the two sides.
Indian Foreign Policy After the Elections: All Eyes on China
By Harsh V. Pant
Whatever comes after India’s election, the role of China will loom large in Indian foreign policy.
Will China’s Plans for Gwadar Destroy Fishermen’s Livelihood?
By Mariyam Suleman
Development around the coastal city, the heart of CPEC, has local fishing communities worried for the future.
US State Department Approves Sale of 24 MH-60R Helicopters to India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India has been cleared this week to buy 24 MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters from the United States.
Why a US Sale of Fighter Jets to Taiwan Matters
By John Lee
It wouldn’t change the military balance across the Taiwan Strait, but would signal a shift in U.S. support for Taipei.
A Spring Split for Kyrgyzstan’s Major Party?
By Catherine Putz
The first of two rival party congresses on April 3 sets up Kyrgyzstan's biggest political party for a genuine split.
Brunei’s Controversial New Shariah Laws Are Now in Effect
By Annabelle Liang
The changes, widely decried by human rights groups, allow death-by-stoning as a penalty for gay sex and adultery.
Hong Kong Needs the World’s Help
By Benedict Rogers
The steady erosion of freedoms is too serious for Hong Kongers to deal with alone.
Russia to Begin Delivery of China’s Second S-400 Air Defense System Regiment in July
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The delivery of the second S-400 regimental set is expected to begin in late July, according to a Russian government source.
What’s Behind Calls for Independence in Sabah?
By Piya Sukhani
Discontent is still running high in Malaysia’s Sabah, despite promises of redress by the new government.
The Geopolitics of Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice
By Ana Pararajasingham
Western countries are less interested in pressuring Sri Lanka now that Rajapaksa is no longer in charge.