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Japan-Brunei Military Relations in Focus with Naval Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent trip spotlighted some of the ongoing defense activities in the maritime aspect of bilateral ties.
Indonesia’s Cyber Challenge in Focus with Looming 2019 Elections
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Military chief’s recent comments highlights some of the issues security forces are likely to face and ways they need to address them.
Where Is the US-Thailand Alliance Amid the 2019 Cobra Gold Military Exercises?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction will spotlight the state of the alliance and the challenges both sides face in managing it this year and beyond.
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.