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The Tyranny of Fear in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
“Every arrest, case of torture, extrajudicial killing and kidnapping sends a signal to journalists, activists, community leaders and lawyers about the cost of challenging the regime.”
Beyond Defense: China’s Pursuit of Unorthodox Force Multipliers
By Ron Matthews and Fitriani Bintang Timur
From animal mimicry to neuroscience, there is a hidden arms race underway in areas beyond “defense,” as traditionally understood.
Kyrgyzstan’s Path to Rearmament
By Francisco Olmos
Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country that once wanted to do away with its armed forces, has taken significant steps to rearm itself since the deadly 2021 clashes with neighboring Tajikistan.
More Purpose, Fewer Platitudes: The Philippines’ Defense Diplomacy Under Marcos
By Justin Baquisal
Last week's water cannon incident underscores the hard limits of engagement with China – and the need for the Philippines’ to build up its military capability.
Since the Pelosi Visit, China Has Created a New Normal in the Taiwan Strait
By Adrian Ang U-Jin and Olli Pekka Suorsa
Starting with the military exercises of August 2022, there have been notable – and apparently permanent – changes in Beijing's aerial incursions into Taiwan’s ADIZ.
A New Filipino Leader for Southeast Asia’s Islamic State
By Zam Yusa
It’s not clear if Abu Turaife can garner support from IS adherents in the region and galvanize local militants or whether pro-IS groups in the Philippines are on the decline.
How the Taliban Guard Afghanistan’s Border (and What It Says About Their Regime)
By Franz J. Marty
While the Taliban are serious about protecting the country's borders, border guards face many problems and see completely different threats than the international community.
UN Sending States: The Forgotten Parties in the Korean War
By Clint Work
Besides the U.S., 15 other states joined the defense of South Korea under the United Nations Command. They can still play a role on the Korean Peninsula today.
Remembering China’s Indie Rock Glory Days
By Larry Mullin
In “Rocking China,” Andrew Field depicts a bygone era not only for China’s rock subculture but for the country as a whole.
Will the India-US Tech Handshake Foster Digital Trade and Policy Convergence?
By Arindrajit Basu and Mira Swaminathan
As the relationship between New Delhi and Washington matures, the two sides have found new levels of trust while acknowledging where their interests diverge.
The Journeys of Ustad Noor Bakhsh: A Baloch Musician Beyond Compare
By Somaiyah Hafeez
This summer Bakhsh performed in 10 countries in Europe to great acclaim, a journey that began with a viral video following a life of music and hardship.
In Manipur, Women Are Both Victims and Instigators of Sexual Violence
By Kavita Chowdhury
“Whether they be Kukis or Meiteis, the common factor is that women and children are the worst sufferers of this conflict.”