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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.
China: A Solution in the Middle East?
By David Lai and Noah Lingwall
China’s growing presence and lack of baggage could make it an effective player in the troubled region.
The US-Korea Summit That Wasn't
By Woo Jung-Yeop
Korean President Park was forced to postpone her visit to the U.S. Can the two sides make good use of the delay?
Iran and the Islamic Finance Crown
By Jacopo Dettoni
Could an Iranian financial comeback challenge Sunni dominance of global Islamic finance?
The South Asia Nuclear Equation
By Kunal Singh
Recent remarks by a Pakistani general have reopened the debate on South Asia’s nuclear stability.
The S-300: Game-Changing Weapon or Diplomatic Bargaining Chip?
By Quentin Buckholz
Russia has announced it will supply the missile system to Iran, but Moscow may have another objective in mind.
Can Jokowi Bring Peace to West Papua?
By Leonard C. Sebastian and Emirza Adi Syailendra
The Indonesian president is rolling out new initiatives, hoping for a breakthrough in a troubled region.
Asia’s Infrastructure Investment Battle
By Nicholas Borroz and Hunter Marston
With all the talk about China’s investment clout in Southeast Asia, another player is being overlooked.
The South China Sea: Defining the 'Status Quo'
By Andrew Chubb
The "status quo" in the South China Sea is a slippery concept that does little to advance a rules-based order.
Forging the Trans-Pacific Partnership: An Insider's Take
By Ankit Panda
Francisco Sanchez discusses the Trans-Pacific Partnership and U.S. economic relations with major Asian economies.
The Global Arms Market and Commoditization
By Richard A. Bitzinger
Southeast Asia is an interesting case study to explore trends in international weapons trade.