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Vietnam: The Curious Fall of a Communist Leader
By Bennett Murray and Bac Pham
Questions have arisen about the anti-corruption campaign that saw the first firing of a Politburo member in 21 years.
South Korea’s 19th Presidential Election: Lessons Learned
By Steven Denney
Four lessons to be learned from the results that brought Moon Jae-in to the presidency.
Dealing With Chinese Sanctions: South Korea and Taiwan
By Kristian McGuire
Seoul can take some lessons from Taipei’s experience of living with Beijing’s displeasure.
It’s Good to Be the Tatmadaw
By Ben Dunant
Formerly a global pariah, the Burmese military now enjoys a growing embrace by the West and public support at home.
Demystifying Everest
By Pradeep Bashyal
What it's really like to climb the world's tallest mountain.
For Kashmir, CPEC Highlights Divisions
By Fahad Shah
Will New Delhi look to bring peace to Kashmir by accepting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor?
The Antiship Mine Gets New Wings
By Col. Mike “Starbaby” Pietrucha
Last used successfully in the Vietnam War, the air-delivered antiship mine is making a comeback.
The Dalai Lama and the Shugden Schism
By M. A. Aldrich
The strange story of a 17th century feud and its relevance for Tibetan geopolitics today.
Meet China's Emerging Number 2
By Zi Yang
A biography of Li Zhanshu, the right-hand man to Xi Jinping.
Kauai’s Quietly Expanding Military Role
By Jon Letman
A testing site for weapons systems, missiles, and rockets in the middle of the Pacific.
Georgia: The Black Sea Hub for China's 'Belt and Road'
By Joseph Larsen
New investments (some not even involving China) make Georgia an attractive link between Asia and Europe.
Kazakhstan's Renewable Energy Quest
By Eric Wheeler
Astana will face a number of practical and political issues in promoting renewable energy sources.