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Australian Prime Minister Asks Thailand to Free Detained Football Player
By Kaweewit Kaewjinda and Tassanee Vejpongsa
Hakeem al-Araibi faces extradition to Bahrain, where he says he faces political persecution.
India Test Fires Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile From Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India has conducted its first test of a Barak 8 long-range surface-to-air missile since November 2017.
A New Vietnam-Canada Defense Dialogue?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader context behind a new defense policy dialogue mechanism being discussed by the two sides.
Warship Visit Spotlights UK-Brunei Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the bilateral defense relationship into 2019.
Pakistan Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of Aasia Bibi
By Kathy Gannon
The acquittal frees Aasia Bibi to leave Pakistan, where she has come under threats from extremists.
Human Rights Overlooked as Indonesia's Presidential Election Nears
By Usman Hamid
Both candidates were largely silent on past and current human rights issues in the country.
Can ASEAN Play a Greater Role in the Mekong Subregion?
By Shawn Ho and Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit
ASEAN should aim to be “central” in the Mekong subregion too.
Changes in China’s Coast Guard
By Ying Yu Lin
An organizational reshuffle and new leadership both point to a more muscular, more assertive CCG.
US Begins Production of Low-Yield Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Warhead
By Ankit Panda
The new warhead was identified as a requirement by the Trump administration in 2018.
Life in the Closet: The LGBT Community in Central Asia
By Anastassiya Fershtey and Khamza Sharifzoda
Sexual minorities in Central Asia live under significant pressure.
Japan Sees Surge of Foreign Love Scams
By Thisanka Siripala
Japanese authorities are warning of the latest risks with a spike in catfishing fraud.
Press Freedom Under Siege: The Jailing of a Kashmiri Journalist in India
By Adnan Bhat
In Kashmir, freedom of expression and the press are under attack by the Indian government.