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US Repatriates 2 Malaysian Nationals From Guantanamo Bay
By Sebastian Strangio
Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep have pleaded guilty to involvement in the 2002 Bali bombings.
ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy
By Shayna Bauchner
An overhaul in ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar is clearly needed, but tilting toward the junta is the exact wrong direction.
China Is Learning to Be a Better Aid Partner in the Pacific. The West Can Too.
By Jonah Bock
Beijing’s politically focused aid gives the United States a unique opportunity, as it maps where Beijing’s interests are deeply sown or where China is trying to expand its influence.
Is the Haqqani Network Parting Ways With the Taliban Regime?
By Muhammad Murad
A suicide attack killing a senior Haqqani Network leader underscores recent reports of tensions between the group and the Taliban's supreme leader.
Political Polarization, Factionalism, and Military Influence: A Cautionary Tale from South Korea’s Recent Turmoil
By Jin Kai
The central role of Yoon's defense minister, Kim Yong-hyun, in the recent martial law declaration highlights concerns about military influence in South Korean politics.
PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities
By Yu-cheng Chen
Although China continues to employ military force as a primary tool for deterring Taiwan, the recent series of military activities differs significantly from previous operations.
Defining Taiwan: The Relationship Between Terminology, Context, and Public Opinion
By Ben Alperstein
New survey results examine the impact of media framing on policy views.
Sri Lankan President’s India Visit Energizes Relations
By Rathindra Kuruwita
While agreements promise economic recovery, concerns remain regarding their long-term implications for Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and economic independence.
International Maritime Law and the Taiwan Strait
By TSURUTA Jun
A recent transit by a Japanese destroyer highlighted a contentious issue.
Japan-South Korea Relations Under Trump
By KIMIYA Tadashi
After a meltdown in South Korea, what becomes of a thorny relationship?
Myanmar Rebel Group Claims Recapture of Former Headquarters on Thai Border
By Sebastian Strangio
The Karen National Union claims it has recaptured the Karen "capital" of Manerplaw, which it lost to the Myanmar military in 1995.
Myanmar to Release Detained Thai Fishermen Next Month, Officials Say
By Sebastian Strangio
A Myanmar court has suspended their prison sentences, but the 27 Myanmar crewmembers detained with them have not been so lucky.