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Mission Shakti and Beyond: Breaking Down India’s Anti-Satellite Test
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
India’s prime minister has declared the country a “space superpower.”
Kazakhstan’s Transition: Nazarbayev Steps Down, But He’s Not Out
By Ankit Panda
Catherine Putz joins the podcast to explain Nursultan Nazarbayev’s decision to resign the Kazakh presidency.
White Nationalist Terrorism in the Indo-Pacific: The Threat After Christchurch
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The attack in Christchurch is a wake-up call on the threat posed by white nationalist extremism in the region.
Remembering the Ancient Empire Legacy of Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks with author Philip Bowring about the ancient empires of Southeast Asia and how maritime trade helped shape a region long before the colonial era.
Allied Assurances and Credibility: The United States, the Philippines, and the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Does an unambiguous U.S. assurance to the Philippines in the South China Sea give second wind to an alliance in trouble?
The Trump-Kim Hanoi Summit: The Origins of a ‘No Deal’ Outcome
By Ankit Panda
Was the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, doomed to failure from the start?
Why the Indian Air Force Strike at Balakot in Pakistan Matters
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
A discussion of what we know so far about Indian air strikes on Pakistani territory on February 26, 2019.
After the Pulwama Attack: Causes, Effects, and Lessons Learned
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Does the Pulwama VBIED attack represent an inflection point in Kashmir?
How Anand Panyarachun Shaped Modern Thailand
By Luke Hunt
A new biography details the life of a former Thai prime minister.
Why Turkey Is Finally Speaking Out on the Plight of China’s Uyghurs
By Ankit Panda
Does Turkey’s recent statement on the Uyghurs mark a one-off moment or the start of a new era?
Remembering Heng Samrin and Cambodia’s Rebirth
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks with veteran journalist Peter Starr about the career of one of the twentieth century’s greatest guerrilla commanders.
Thailand’s 2019 General Elections: Geopolitical Implications
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Thailand has set a date for its first general elections since the 2014 military coup. What can be expected?