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Saudi Arabia Pivots to Asia (For Now)
By Owen Daniels
The Kingdom is looking east, but don’t count out relations with the US.
Trump’s Real ASEAN Test
By Prashanth Parameswaran
How the new administration should approach Southeast Asia and ASEAN.
Nepal’s India-China Balancing Act Put to the Test
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Prachanda's recent outreach to China is his latest attempt to balance ties with both Nepal's neighbors.
The Taliban’s New Plan for Capturing Kunduz
By Franz J. Marty
The Taliban seem determined to upgrade their strategy from 2016, posing a continued threat to provincial capitals.
What Happens After China Invades Taiwan?
By Wang Mouzhou
Even a tactically “successful” invasion of the island might lead to strategic defeat for the PRC and the Communist Party.
Will Central Asia Water Wars Derail China's Silk Road?
By Nishtha Chugh
China needs to be wary of a looming water crisis in Central Asia.
A Temple Under Siege: Wat Phra Dhammakaya
By George Styllis and Patthiya Tongfueng
The fate of a notorious Thai cult hangs in the balance.
Saving Vietnam's Floating Markets
By Nguyen Minh Quang and Dao Ngoc Canh
Long a staple of Mekong Delta culture, Vietnam's floating markets must now adapt or fade away.
Can Malaysia's Opposition Win?
By Nithin Coca
Despite the massive 1MDB scandal, Malaysia's ruling party might be in an even better position than in 2013.
China's Urbancide in Tibet
By Rinzin Dorjee
China's urbanization policies have a particularly telling impact on Tibet.
Indonesia and the Islamic State Threat
By Arsla Jawaid
How big a danger do returning fighters pose to Indonesia?
China's Most Important South China Sea Military Base
By Damen Cook
The Yulin Naval Base is shaping up to be the most strategically important military base in the South China Sea.