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Tough Times Ahead for the Indonesian Navy?
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
The Indonesian Navy may struggle to meet its Minimum Essential Force targets by 2024. A rethink may be needed.
What Do We Know About Bangkok’s Deadly Blast?
By Jeff Moore
An initial analysis based on the evidence we have so far.
Diplomacy and the South China Sea
By Scott Devary
Some diplomatic innovation may be the best chance to manage disputes and forestall conflict.
Malaysia’s Helpless Liberals
By Shaun Tan
The opposition response to scandals and growing repression has been weak.
Can Myanmar Manage Its Post-Election Risks?
By Aung Tun
Even with free and fair elections, the new government will face some difficult challenges.
China: The Green Leap Forward
By Cecily Huang and Daniel Graham
Why the world’s biggest coal consumer is winning the race to develop clean energy.
Sri Lanka’s Elections: Rajapaksa Tries a Comeback
By Sudha Ramachandran
The former president is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to become prime minister.
Japan and Chinese Decision-Making
By Charles Douglas Appleton
Understanding China’s decision-making process could help Japan create a better strategy.
Colonialism, Invasion, and Atomic Bombs: Asia’s Divergent Histories
By Gi-Wook Shin
When will Asians be able to celebrate shared memories of war and colonialism?
Kyrgyzstan’s Risky Open Borders Experiment
By Samuel Ramani
Plans by the country to open its borders to other EEU members could bring some nasty side effects.
Taiwan and the Prospects for War Between China and America
By Alex Littlefield and Adam Lowther
There is good reason to worry that any future Taiwan Strait crisis will escalate.
Cambodia’s Well-Heeled Military Patrons
By Luke Hunt
Could a privately funded army break down into militias and turn on itself?