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Next Stop for Nuclear Negotiations: North Korea?
By Liz Whitfield
Refusing to reengage diplomatically with North Korea would be a serious blow to U.S. national security interests.
China-India: Revisiting the ‘Water Wars’ Narrative
By Zhang Hongzhou
The “water wars” narrative in the context of the Brahmaputra River is premature and unhelpful.
How Russia, China, and IS Have Made the US Popular Again
By Rob Spalding and Adam Lowther
Allies and partners are looking to the United States in ways not seen since the Cold War.
Under Fire: NGOs Face Increasing Hostility
By Luke Hunt
Long accustomed to occupying the moral high ground, NGOs are coming in for increasing criticism.
The Koreas, Bastion of Cold War Realism
By Morgan Potts
A reluctant but pragmatic defense of neorealism in Northeast Asia.
India’s Armed Drone Fleet
By Saurav Jha
Progress in weaponizing drones is in step with the country’s more robust defense doctrine.
Understanding Pakistan’s Baloch Insurgency
By Karlos Zurutuza
Meet the actors behind South Asia's most under-reported armed movement.
Human Trafficking: Thailand’s Porous Borders
By Neil Thompson
A recent clampdown notwithstanding, there has been little progress in ending human trafficking in the region.
Pakistan: Lessons from the India-US Nuclear Deal
By Saira Bano
The road to civilian nuclear cooperation begins in Islamabad.
The Endless Wait for One North Korean Abductee
By Mark Fenn
The family of a Thai woman kidnapped by North Korea nearly four decades ago continue to appeal for her return.
South Korea: Migrants and Nationalism
By Steven Denney
South Korea’s growing migrant population may be contributing to the decline of ethnic nationalism.
How Much Do China’s Warships Actually Cost?
By Gabe Collins
Our author offers an estimate, focusing on the Type 054A (Jiangkai-II) frigate.