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The Battle For Jakarta
By Joseph Rachman
Residents of Indonesia's capital are gearing up to select a new governor after a campaign that could herald broader realignments in the country's politics.
How Taiwan’s Authoritarian Past Shapes Its Security Politics Today
By Friso Stevens
The legacy of Chiang Kai-shek’s dictatorship continues to shape the island’s polarized society and security policies today.
Kyrgyzstan-US Relations: 10 Years After the Closure of Manas Air Base
By Joe Luc Barnes
In hindsight, the Manas base marked the apogee of American influence in Kyrgyzstan.
Assessing the J-35A: The Chinese Air Force’s New Stealth Fighter
By Rick Joe
After its official reveal at the Zhuhai Airshow, what do we know about China's new fifth-generation fighter?
Biden’s Legacy on China
By Robert Sutter
Having checked China in Asia, the Biden administration will be a hard act to follow, particularly given regional governments' skepticism of Trump.
Trump 2.0 and the Future of the Taiwan Strait Conflict
By Juan Alberto Ruiz Casado
Trump’s return to the White House, along with his hawkish advisers, will have Beijing expecting a conflict – and acting accordingly.
From Tension to Understanding: Argentina-China Relations Under Milei
By Juan Manuel Harán
President Javier Milei’s openly critical stance toward China has evolved into an increasingly pragmatic collaboration.
Saving Erbayan: A Victim of Alleged Hazing in Kazakhstan’s Military
By Moldir Kabyken
Erbayan Mukhtar suffered a severe head injury during military service, sparking concerns about soldier safety and allegations of hazing in Kazakhstan's armed forces.
China’s Commodification of Minorities
By Natasha L. Mikles
Beijing’s preferred form of ethnic minority culture is a sanitized simulacrum featuring plays, theme parks, and other government attractions aimed at Han tourists.
Locked in Unrest: Southern Thailand’s Insurgency 20 Years On
By Nurrisha Ismail
In the two decades since a new generation of insurgents revived the separatist cause, the Deep South has oscillated between piecemeal progress and eruptions of violence.
Africa-India Ties: The Continent’s Next Big Relationship or Over-Hyped?
By Barnaby Joseph Dye and Punkhuri Kumar
One year after India secured a seat at the G-20 for the African Union, the relationship has not lived up to expectations.
Why Has High Speed Rail Failed in Kazakhstan?
By Joe Luc Barnes
Kazakhstan once harbored grand plans for a high-speed rail network. While its neighbors have pushed ahead with such projects, why has HSR fallen out of favor in Astana?