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What ARIA Will and Won’t Do for the US in Asia
By Ankit Panda
U.S. allies will welcome the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act.
Pakistan’s Twitter Crackdown
By Tehreem Azeem
Why is Twitter sending notices to journalists and human rights activists in Pakistan?
Poland Charges Huawei Manager With Spying for China
By Vanessa Gera
Huawei's legal troubles abroad continue, this time with a espionage charges against a local director.
Controversy Swells Over South Korea's Conscientious Objectors
By Tae-jun Kang
Government and judicial moves to allow religious exceptions to mandatory military service spark backlash in South Korea.
No Silver Bullet for Fake News in a New Malaysia
By Harris Zainul
The Anti-Fake News Act (AFNA) 2018 should be repealed, but Malaysia’s leaders need to work on a suitable replacement.
An American Hotel That Reports to the Chinese State Council
By Bonnie Girard
Chinese state enterprises’ quiet investments in the U.S.
Japan and South Korea’s Unnecessary Squabble
By Sukjoon Yoon
The radar lock-on spat centers on a key point: search and rescue operations are not warfare.
Obviously, Beijing Wants to Make US-China Trade Talks Work
By Charlotte Gao
China has every reason to seek a deal now, considering that Beijing is surrounded by domestic challenges and troubles.
Indonesia’s Military Modernization in Focus with New Helicopter Fleet Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state is continuing on its longstanding efforts to boost its fleet.
Russia and the Taliban: Talking With Terrorists
By Samuel Ramani
Moscow continues to designate the Taliban as a terrorist group, but at the same time has made consistent diplomatic contacts.
Why Is China Vulnerable to Terrorism in Pakistan?
By Sara Mahmood
Pakistan needs effective counterterrorism strategies to maintain strong bilateral ties with China.
What’s Behind the Nixed Singapore-New Zealand Fighter Jet Base Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development has highlighted some of the ongoing challenges both sides face in advancing their defense ties in this respect.