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Putin in Kyrgyzstan: A Tiny Base Expansion and a Hydropower Agreement
By Catherine Putz
A minute expansion of Kant and an agreement on hydropower cooperation were some of the outcomes of Putin's visit to Kyrgyzstan.
US Officials Arrive in China for Yet Another Round of Trade Talks
By Joe McDonald
An earlier end-of-March target for a final deal has fallen by the wayside, but discussions continue.
The Obstacle to Rohingya Return Is Clear: It’s Still Myanmar.
By Mark Yarnell and Daniel Sullivan
Rohingya refugees continue to arrive in Bangladesh with stories of continued oppression by Myanmar's security forces.
The World's Third Pole Is Melting
By Dechen Palmo
How can Asian countries survive without Tibetan glaciers and water?
Australia’s Second Air Warfare Destroyer Completes Weapons Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new destroyer has undergone a series of trials to validate a number of its weapons systems.
Decoding the Arakan Army: Insurgent Strategies and Tactics
By Angshuman Choudhury
It is clear that the AA wants to break the Tatmadaw’s hegemony as a legitimate security actor in Rakhine state.
Shipbuilder Launches New Attack Sub for Russia’s Pacific Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new diesel-electric attack sub is expected to join the Russian Pacific Fleet by 2020.
India’s Missile Test Spotlights Its Lingering Space Challenges
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While a recent test is no doubt historic, New Delhi has much work left to do to address the challenges that remain.
Defense Meeting Puts Philippines-Vietnam Security Cooperation into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the military collaboration between the two sides despite lingering challenges.
After Xi's Visit to France, Chinese Communist Party Expels Former Interpol Chief
By Charlotte Gao
Meng Hongwei, the former president of Lyon, France-based Interpol, will face prosecution soon.
What’s in the New Philippines-Cambodia Defense Meeting?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both countries finally held the inaugural iteration of a new defense meeting earlier this month.
China’s Future Looks Brighter Away From Beijing
By Scott Moore
The future of China is being built not in the capital, but in dynamic southern cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen.