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Unmanned Systems and Manned Conflict in East Asia
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Potential (mis)use of military robotic technology in East Asia's maritime conflicts is enormous.
The Slow Decay of the Taj Mahal
By Heenay Patel
How pollution and bureaucratic incompetence threaten to destroy India's greatest monument.
Speaking to an Afghan Disciple of the Caliphate
By Franz J. Marty
An interview with a commander of the self-declared Islamic State in Afghanistan
Who Supports China in the South China Sea and Why
By Wang Wen and Chen Xiaochen
The psychology behind global support for China’s South China Sea position: a desire to avoid war.
Nepal’s Unending Political Instability
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal’s power tussle is overshadowing pressing national issues.
The Life and Death of Qandeel Baloch
By Maham Javaid
What one woman's social media activism -- and her murder by her own brother -- means for Pakistan.
The Future of China's Diplomacy in the Middle East
By Xue Li and Zheng Yuwen
Despite its rising power, China should resist the temptation to become militarily involved in the Middle East.
A State Within a State: Tibetans in Nepal
By John Dennehy
Across the border from their homeland, Tibetans have created a self-sufficient community but remain officially stateless.
How Bad Is Taiwan's Economy?
By Frank S.T. Hsiao
Compared to other economies around the world, Taiwan is doing just fine.
The Cost of Interlinking India’s Rivers
By Sudha Ramachandran
The environmental, social, and diplomatic costs of the world's largest irrigation infrastructure project.
The Future of India’s Defense Exports
By Saurav Jha
Can India reach its ambitious target of exporting $2 billion in defense technology per year?
The South China Sea Is Really a Fishery Dispute
By Adam Greer
The hidden cause of the South China Sea disputes: there aren't enough fish in the sea.