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Donald Trump Won. Prepare For Uncharted Geopolitical Waters in Asia
By Ankit Panda
The election of Trump may herald the end of the postwar order.
Can China's Ambitious OBOR Mesh With Russian Plans in Eurasia?
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Russia realizes the importance of partnership with China, but remains suspicious and cautious.
US Asia Policy After Obama: Opportunities and Challenges
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at what lies ahead for the next administration.
Reviving the India-Indonesia Relationship
By Chietigj Bajpaee
Ties with Indonesia are an under-appreciated part of India's "Act East" policy.
South Korea's Most Bizarre Corruption Scandal Yet
By Robert E. Kelly
The South Korean presidential scandal is unique for its sheer weirdness.
A Pyrrhic Victory in Antarctica?
By Anne-Marie Brady
The new Antarctic marine protected area sets an unfortunate precedent.
The Schools of the Taliban
By Maija Liuhto
In areas under Taliban control, schools are being reshaped to fit the Taliban agenda.
Here Come the Taliban Drones
By Austin Bodetti
For the first time ever, the Taliban used an off-the-shelf drone to record a suicide attack.
An LGBTI Oasis? Discrimination in Thailand
By Ana Salvá
Thailand passed its first equality law in 2015, but still has a long way to go to protect the rights of the community.
Why the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte Hates America
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at the Philippine president’s anti-American views.
Taking the Rohingya Insurgency at Face Value
By Richard Potter
Much of the speculation about the recent attacks miss a simple truth about the plight of the Rohingya.
How Asian Countries Are Making Their Way Into the Arctic
By Nadezhda Filimonova and Svetlana Krivokhizh
Scientific research provides a doorway for Asian countries to pursue their interests in the Arctic.