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Pakistan's New Government Fails Its First Major Test on Extremism
By Umair Jamal
The Pakistani government's handling of Atif Mian's removal from the Economic Advisory Council is a travesty.
Putin Offers Japan ‘Peace Treaty Without Any Pre-Conditions’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
By suggesting a peace treaty, Putin effectively urged Japan to give up its claims on the disputed Kuril Islands.
Achieving Peace on the Korean Peninsula
By John Hemmings, Tat Yan Kong, and Ramon Pacheco Pardo
The possibility of peace seems closer than ever before, but caution is necessary.
The EU’s New China Resolution: Principled But Not Strategic
By Tim Rühlig
The new China resolution of the European Parliament differs considerably from the 2015 version.
How Badly is Indonesia’s Economy Really Doing?
By Luke Hunt
While comparisons to the Asian Financial Crisis may be premature or overly alarming, there are reasons for worry.
What Does Duterte’s War on Trillanes Mean for the Philippines?
By Erin Cook
A closer look at an incident that has dominated Manila for weeks.
Why Is the Chinese Public So Hostile Toward Development Assistance?
By Zhang Chao
The announcement of $60 billion in financing for Africa sparked anger at home -- and the government bears the blame.
What Does Taiwan Think of the US Factor in Cross-Strait Relations?
By Shi-huei Yang
A look at how the Taiwanese public evaluates the Trump administration's commitment to Taiwan.
Japan Successfully Shoots Down Ballistic Missile in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan and the United States have successfully tested the Aegis ballistic missile defense system on Tuesday.
How 1980 Laid the Groundwork for China’s Major Foreign Policy Challenges
By Bonnie Girard
China’s policies on Afghanistan, Xinjiang, Russia, terrorism, and the trade war – all have their roots in the late Cold War era.
Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers Fire Cruise Missiles During Russia’s Vostok 2018 Military Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bombers have test fired cruise missiles during a large-scale Russian military exercise this week.
Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change…
By Li Xirui
…The more they stay the same.