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Road to Nowhere? Peace Efforts in the Southern Philippines
By Peter M. Sales
The derailing of the work of peace makers is raising the odds of renewed conflict in Mindanao.
Thailand: Poking the Tiger
By James Buchanan
Young student activists are unlikely to bring down the junta — but they can make its life more difficult.
Gauging Japan’s ‘Proactive Contributions to Peace’
By Jeffrey W. Hornung
The rhetoric has been strong, but has it been matched by action.
The 'Global Maritime Fulcrum' and the US-Indonesia Partnership
By Sean Quirk and John Bradford
The US should use Jokowi's signature foreign policy initiative to take ties to a new level.
Park Geun-hye’s Visit and the US-ROK Alliance
By Daniel A. Pinkston and Clint Work
Where does the alliance stand after the South Korean president’s recent visit?
Investing in Afghanistan, 14 Years Later
By Bethany Lerch and Mark Peterson
Contractors and civilian personnel are providing critical support to Afghanistan.
Will Kyrgyzstan Go Russian on NGOs?
By Cholpon Orozobekova
The foreign agents law has paralyzed NGOs in Russia. Now Kyrgyzstan is considering similar legislation.
Could the TPP Actually Divide Asia?
By Shihoko Goto
The Trans-Pacific Partnership may not prove the force stability many assume.
Back to the Future: World Politics Edition
By Gregory Shtraks
What would leaders from 1985 make of the world in 2015?
The US-China South China Sea Showdown
By Jeff Smith
U.S. freedom of navigation operations could take the U.S.-China relationship past a point of no return.
India’s Deadliest Epidemic
By Zigor Aldama and Miguel Candela
More than 300,000 Indian farmers have killed themselves since agriculture was liberalized.
Afghanistan: Fragile But Moving Forward
By James L. Creighton
Despite persistent challenges, there are reasons for cautious optimism.