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Philippine Communist Rebels Mark 50th Year With New Attacks
By Jim Gomez
The New People’s Army has defied multiple Philippine presidents’ efforts to eradicate its rebellion.
In EU-China Discussions, It’s Time Human Rights Took Center Stage
By Sarah Brooks
The EU-China Human Rights Dialogue scheduled for April 1 must emphasize concrete action to promote human rights.
China’s “16+1” Is Dead? Long Live the “17+1.”
By Emilian Kavalski
This year’s summit might be the last for the “16+1” initiative – not because it’s dying, but because it’s expanding.
What’s in the New Russia-Philippines Navy Pact Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a recently discussed development in the defense relationship.
How Japan Can Help Africa Escape China’s ‘Debt Trap’
By Xiaochen Su
Japan should export its profitable public transport business model to help African countries repay Chinese infrastructure loans.
Thailand-Philippines Defense Ties in Focus With Navy Goodwill Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement spotlighted the ongoing development of the security realm of the relationship.
Taiwan’s Presidential Frontrunners Just Tested Very Different Foreign Waters
By Nick Aspinwall
President Tsai Ing-wen visited Taiwan’s Pacific diplomatic allies, while Han Kuo-yu stopped in Hong Kong, Macau, and China.
US Navy and Marine Exercise Tests New Island Warfare Concepts
By Steven Stashwick
‘Pacific Blitz’ focused on expeditionary bases and naval control.
India’s Leap in Space: The Significance of the First Indian Anti-Satellite Test
By Harsh V Pant and Shounak Set
India’s anti-satellite test is a major moment.
The Islamophobia Epidemic in Australia
By Conor McLaughlin
Racism has no place in society and Australian politicians from all sides of politics are making full awareness of this fact.
The Curious Case of Jack Ma at West Point
By Bonnie Girard
Why did the U.S. Military Academy invite a Communist Party member who made his billions selling counterfeit goods?
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Russian Military Reconnaissance Plane
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest Japan Air Self-Defense Force intercept took place on March 27 in the Sea of Japan.