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Is Japan’s Ballistic Missile Defense Too Integrated With the US?
By Yuki Watai
Japan runs the risk of entrapment, but seems to accept that fate willingly.
What the Neverending Imelda Marcos Case Means for Philippine Politics
By Mong Palatino
The issue has significant implications for how the country deals with its past and confronts its future.
Kyrgyz Politics Simmering Over Atambayev-Jeenbekov Feud
By Catherine Putz
The SDPK looks headed for a split while former President Atambayev and his successor, Jeenbekov, lob fiery rhetoric.
Thailand-Brunei Defense Relations in the Headlines With Military Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent trip spotlighted the ongoing activity between the two sides in the defense realm.
Is a Joint Korean Olympics Possible – or Desirable?
By Timothy S. Rich and Isabel Eliassen
In a recent survey, South Koreans support the idea – but less so when the question of cost comes up.
Asia-Pacific Takes Stock of Ambitious Development Targets
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and Natalia Kanem
How well has the region responded to trends such as population aging and international migration?
Finding Love in China’s Marriage Markets
By Layne Vandenberg
One man’s experience explaining the search for love in China.
A New Documentary Showcases the Official Indian Narrative on Kashmir
By Avinash Giri
A pro-establishment media organization seeks to justify the Indian government's policies.
India-Singapore Relations and the Indo-Pacific: The Security Dimension
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An active week for defense ties reinforced ongoing collaboration between the two sides amid wider regional developments.
What’s Next for Vietnam-Thailand Defense Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction highlighted ongoing collaboration between the two sides in the security realm.
KMT Shocks With Its Success in Taiwan Elections
By James X. Morris
The DPP must turn to self-reflection after heavy losses in local polls.
What Really Happened at Khujand Prison in Tajikistan?
By Catherine Putz
It's likely to never be clear, but claims by the Islamic State to be behind the riot make the question critical.