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The Return of Biopolarity in World Politics
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Øystein Tunsjø.
Xi: China Must Never Adopt Constitutionalism, Separation of Powers, or Judicial Independence
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese president calls for strengthening the Communist Party’s leadership over law in China.
US-Brunei Military Ties in Focus With Defense Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The meeting highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security side of the relationship.
What’s in Singapore’s First New Attack Submarine Launch?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
What the launch of the first new submarine means within the wider context of ongoing military modernization.
Saudi Crown Prince’s Pakistan, India Trips Come Amid High Regional Tensions
By Ankit Panda
The crown prince’s trip coincided with the highest bout of India-Pakistan tensions since 2016.
After Pulwama: What Are India’s Retaliation Options?
By Joy Mitra
India’s options after Pulwama are various, each with their costs and benefits.
Japan-South Korea Rupture Shakes Political Balance in Northeast Asia
By Kan Kimura
A recent maritime incident puts the relationship at a crossroads.
Tokyo, March 10, 1945: The Day of the Deadliest Attack in the History of Human Warfare
By Robert Farley
A new account offers a devastating picture of what the attack looked like from the air.
Don’t Expect a US-China Trade Breakthrough By March 1
By Ankit Panda
Xi knows he can wait until he gets a chance to meet with Trump face-to-face again.
The New Digital Pillar in Singapore’s Military Thinking
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The introduction of a new digital pillar in the country’s defense approach is just the latest sign of its attention to cyber challenges.
Time for US-North Korea Family Reunions
By Jina Kang
At their next meeting, Trump and Kim should discuss reuniting Korean Americans with their families in North Korea.
China in the Middle East: Past, Present, and Future
By Nicholas Lyall
Tracing the recent history and trajectory of China’s presence in the Middle East.