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Japan to Commission 10th Soryu-Class Attack Sub This Month

Japan to Commission 10th Soryu-Class Attack Sub This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's latest diesel-electric attack submarine will be commissioned on March 18.
China’s ‘Debt Diplomacy’ Is a Misnomer. Call It ‘Crony Diplomacy.’

China’s ‘Debt Diplomacy’ Is a Misnomer. Call It ‘Crony Diplomacy.’

By Mark Akpaninyie
The debt trap isn’t a national strategy. Instead, unchecked profit motive is driving Chinese firms to exploit poor nations.

The Evolution and Preservation of Chinese-Peruvian Identity

The Evolution and Preservation of Chinese-Peruvian Identity

By Teresa Kennedy and Layne Vandenberg
Peruvians yearn to learn more about China, some to rediscover their ancestry but many out of a genuine interest in the Asian giant.

Mahathir-Duterte Summit Puts Malaysia-Philippines Ties Into Focus

Mahathir-Duterte Summit Puts Malaysia-Philippines Ties Into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The summit meeting spotlighted efforts by the two leaders to develop their bilateral relationship.

Najib Scandal Links in Focus with Ex-Sabah Chief Minister Charges

Najib Scandal Links in Focus with Ex-Sabah Chief Minister Charges

By Luke Hunt
The charges against Musa Aman announced last week are just part of the ongoing scrutiny around Najib and his allies in a New Malaysia.
Taiwan Mulls F-16 Viper Fighter Purchase From the US

Taiwan Mulls F-16 Viper Fighter Purchase From the US

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan is considering procuring up to 66 F-16 Viper fighter jets from the United States.

Indonesian Suspect Freed 2 Years After Killing of Kim Jong Nam

Indonesian Suspect Freed 2 Years After Killing of Kim Jong Nam

By Eileen Ng
Indonesia’s government had pushed hard for her release, arguing she was “manipulated by North Korean intelligence.”
China in Postwar Syria

China in Postwar Syria

By Nicholas Lyall
Beijing is set to be a major player as Syria rebuilds – but that includes footing the lion’s share of the bill.

Russia: Project 09852 Nuclear Torpedo-Carrying Sub to Enter Service in 2020

Russia: Project 09852 Nuclear Torpedo-Carrying Sub to Enter Service in 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s first submarine capable of launching the Poseidon nuclear-tipped torpedo will reportedly be operational next year.

Is This the Closing of the Kazakh Window Into Xinjiang?

Is This the Closing of the Kazakh Window Into Xinjiang?

By Catherine Putz
With the arrest of Serikzhan Bilash, a movement that gave the world a view into the Xinjiang crisis has an uncertain future.

China Isn’t Hearing Asia’s Fears About Its Military Buildup

China Isn’t Hearing Asia’s Fears About Its Military Buildup

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The response to the country’s new defense budget suggests that Beijing continues to be tone deaf to regional anxieties.  
What’s in the New Brunei-New Zealand Defense Dialogue?

What’s in the New Brunei-New Zealand Defense Dialogue?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent development in the bilateral defense relationship.

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