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The Race to China’s 19th Party Congress
By Jonathan Brookfield
Next fall, China's leaders will kick off the 19th Party Congress. Start your engines.
Judges and Rice: Cambodia's Expanding Reliance on China
By Luke Hunt
Is there a limit to Beijing's largesse for its southern ally?
Making Missile Defense Work for Japan
By Ben Rimland
Ballistic missile defense can work for Japan, but it must be placed in context.
Obama and Indonesia: Strong Progress But an Uncertain Future
By Nithin Coca
The U.S. has done its part to deepen relations; the ball is now in Indonesia's court.
Nuke or No Nuke? Japan’s Long Dilemma
By Yo-Jung Chen
The discreet temptation for a national nuclear deterrent has persisted for decades.
Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Think About It: Chinese drones filling Africa’s skies, watching over Beijing’s interests.
The Saudi-Iran Rivalry and Sectarian Strife in South Asia
By Abha Shankar
Iran and Saudi Arabia are recruiting and radicalizing local Muslim populations in Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan.
Hadabuan Hills: The Forgotten Rainforest of Sumatra
By Gregory McCann
Surrounded by palm oil plantations, an oasis of rainforest provides a welcome shelter for rare species.
China’s Experiment in Djibouti
By François Dubé
China’s role in Africa is changing from resource extractor to long-term strategic partner. Djibouti is a prime example.
The Trials of India’s Aging Population
By Jagriti Gangopadhyay
Crime and abuse against India's seniors are on the rise. What can be done to protect the elderly?
Does More Aid Mean More Corruption in Afghanistan?
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
Looking ahead to the Brussels conference, and back to the Kabul Bank scandal.
Technology in Pakistan: A Slow March
By Maqsood Ahmed
Pakistan's startups need government help to foster innovation and protect intellectual property.