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The Lingering Effects of the Cambodian Genocide on Education
By Tyler Headley
Decimated by genocide, Cambodia's educational progress so far is surely commendable.
How Far Has North Korea Come With Cryptocurrency?
By Tae-jun Kang
The idea seems far-fetched, but Pyongyang is actively trying to advance the necessary technology.
Could Myanmar Form a Coast Guard?
By Amara Thiha
A civilian-controlled coast guard could very well feed into the power struggle between the government and the military.
Trump Has No Intention of Making a Trade Deal With China
By Kyle M. Griffin
Overwhelming bipartisan support means the president has strong incentives to maintain a protracted trade war.
Redundancy and Risk Management: Lessons from Japan’s Disasters for Southeast Asian Infrastructure
By Shang-su Wu
Recent disasters in Japan and its responses present valuable lessons for Southeast Asia's infrastructure boom.
Can a 'Federal Front' Help Take Down India's Modi?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Regional heavyweights are gearing up to try and launch national political careers in next year's elections.
British Loot and China’s Belt and Road
By Bonnie Girard
Does the past augur the future?
Why Is China's Top Military Official Visiting Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
With Xu Qiliang making stops in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, China is continuing to boost security relations in the region.
Indian Navy to Receive 7 Additional Long-Range Surface-to-Air Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Bharat Electronics Limited announced on September 5 that is has been awarded a contract to supply seven missile defense systems to the Indian Navy.
Japan Doesn't Need to Compete With China's Belt and Road
By Trissia Wijaya and Yuma Osaki
Chinese and Japanese infrastructure initiatives should not be viewed as out-and-out rivals.
US Navy’s Next Supercarrier 50 Percent Complete
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Work on the U.S. Navy’s next nuclear-powered supercarrier is progressing according to schedule.
Duterte Visit Spotlights Israel-Philippines Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A controversial trip highlighted the quiet progress both countries have been making on defense ties in spite of ongoing challenges.