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Reviewing the US-Philippines Alliance: Between Risks and Opportunities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While calls for reviewing the alliance may be understandable, both sides should carefully weigh the risks and opportunities as they assess options.
Why Speaker Pelosi Should Invite President Tsai Ing-wen Before Congress
By Gerrit van der Wees
And why that invitation should signal a US policy change toward normalization.
Polish Man's Treason Trial Spotlights Indonesia's Papua Problem
By Associated Press
The ongoing trial has raised further concerns regarding a longstanding issue in the Southeast Asian state.
Thai Princess’ Political Bid Sunk by Her Brother, the King
By Grant Peck
It's unlikely we'll ever know just what happened behind the scenes before and after Ubolratana's shock announcement.
What’s Next for China’s Fifth Generation Fighter Jet?
By Abraham Ait
China’s J-20 air superiority fighter could be developed into a stealthy strike and electronic attack jet.
North Korea’s Ginseng Drama
By Tae-jun Kang
There’s a reason the medicinal plant became fodder for a North Korean soap opera.
Brexit on the Brain as Germany’s Chancellor Comes to Japan
By Daniel Hurst
Trade issues – including the UK’s looming departure from the European Union – topped the agenda for Angela Merkel in Japan.
Taiwan Grants Entry to Chinese Asylum Seekers But Questions Surround Its Refugee Policy
By Nick Aspinwall
The two Chinese asylum seekers spent 125 days in limbo, highlighting issues in Taiwan's approach to refugees.
Foreign Aid Groups Accuse Indian Government of Impeding Work
By Ashok Sharma
In India, international aid organizations are defiant in the face of bureaucratic setbacks.
Why Did Australia Push Out a Chinese Communist Party-Linked Billionaire?
By Grant Wyeth
Alex Joske explains the context of the Australian government's actions against Huang Xiangmo.
Russia-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus with Defense Ministers Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The high-level meeting spotlighted some of the activities both sides are exploring for their future military ties.
What Does Thailand’s Royal Shockwave Mean for its Future Politics?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what an unprecedented development might mean for upcoming elections and the country’s political future.