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Taiwan and Southeast Asia Have a ‘People-Centric’ Exchange Problem
By Nick Aspinwall
The New Southbound Policy promotes mutual study and tourism with neighbors. However, two recent cases suggest it is being exploited.
Why Duterte’s Controversies Are No Laughing Matter
By Luke Hunt
Duterte's 'jokes' reveal a lack of respect for institutions, the rule of law, and the Philippine people.
Warships Spotlight China-Cambodia Defense Ties Amid Military Base Hype
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The defense engagement highlighted the ongoing activity between the two sides in the naval realm.
Japan’s Hostage Justice System
By Brad Adams
If Japan wants to live up to its reputation as one of the world’s most advanced democracies, it needs to modernize its criminal justice system.
Challenges and Opportunities in Negotiating Constitutional Reforms in Post-Election Thailand
By Chonlawit Sirikupt
Working around the “menu of manipulation” -- the tactics by which authoritarian regimes achieve a semblance of democratic legitimacy.
South Asia’s Cyclical Geopolitical Trends Likely to Continue in 2019
By Harsh V. Pant
India will have to remain nimble and responsive in its neighborhood.
Report: Russia Developing 4,500 Kilometer Kalibr-M Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile
By Ankit Panda
The Kalibr-M will be deployed on Russian warships and submarines when developed.
Billions at a Cost: Pakistan’s Arab State Windfall
By Umair Jamal
Billions of dollars are pouring into Pakistan from Arab countries, but at what cost?
U.S. Navy Tested High Velocity Projectile on Destroyer
By Steven Stashwick
USS Dewey fired 20 experimental rounds at RIMPAC last summer.
Air Force Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Singapore-Brunei Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent defense interaction highlighted some of the ongoing activity within that aspect of bilateral ties.
An ASEAN Giant Mulls the Region’s Future
By Erin Cook
Indonesia’s former foreign minister Marty Natalegawa’s new book on the regional grouping’s relevance grapples with its manifold challenges.
Is Democracy Still Relevant to the US-India Relationship?
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr.
The United States and India should reaffirm democracy as a driving consideration in the conduct of their foreign relations and choice of strategic partners.