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How Sri Lanka Can Enhance the Bay of Bengal Initiative
By Anishka De Zylva and Divya Hundlani
Sri Lanka has diverse and untapped opportunities to transform BIMSTEC into a more impactful organization.
India’s Island Diplomacy: Building an Indian Ocean Security Architecture
By Arunima Gupta
India has charted the path of becoming an “influential” and “responsible” leader in the Indian Ocean region.
What Will the UN Fact-Finding Mission’s Report Mean for Rohingya?
By Shafiur Rahman
Will the damning indictment of Myanmar's military be enough to force the international community to act?
How Enforced Disappearances Get Suppressed in Bangladeshi Media
By Faisal Mahmud
Enforced disappearances have become an accepted reality, and the media appear nonchalant about such cases.
Japan Deploys Flotilla to South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
The flotilla consists of three ships, including Japan’s largest helicopter destroyer.
India Should Allow More Than 50 Percent Foreign Investment in Defense
By Aman Thakker
It's long past time for New Delhi to allow for great foreign ownership of defense sector firms.
US Congress Members Want Sanctions on China Over Xinjiang Crackdown
By Shannon Tiezzi
A bipartisan letter calls for Global Magnitsky Act sanctions in response to “the ongoing human rights crisis” in Xinjiang.
Trump’s North Korea Tweets Are Double Trouble for South Korea
By Kyle Ferrier
While the North Korea setback gets the headlines, Trump's trade war with China might be worse news for South Korea.
What Mattis Did and Didn't Say About US-South Korea Military Exercises
By Ankit Panda
Mattis' comments were misreported. The U.S.-South Korea alliance has reached no decision on upcoming major exercises.
What's on the Agenda for the First US-India 2+2 Dialogue?
By Ankit Panda
The first-ever 2+2 meeting between top defense and diplomatic officials marks a milestone for the U.S.-India relationship.
Overcoming the EU-Indonesia Palm Oil Challenge
By Andi Sparringa
While differences persist, there is enough room for both sides to carve out wider collaboration on sustainability issues.
Mekong Military Ties in Focus with Border Exchange
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of a recent activity.