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East Asia
The United States Tests a New GLCM: What Next?
By Robert Farley
The test of a hobbled-together ground-launched cruise missile marks a new era.
Book Review: China Ascendant: Its Rise and Implications
By Apurv Kumar Mishra
A new book offers a refreshing non-Western perspective on the implications of China’s rise.
K-Pop Phenomenon BTS Takes a Break
By Layne Vandenberg
Who can replace the K-pop group that experienced six years of nonstop success?
Japan’s Disappointing G7 Summit
By Mina Pollmann
The grouping seems less and less inclined to take up concerns related to East Asia, adding to Japan’s disillusionment.
US Official Express Hope for End to South Korea-Japan Disputes
By Ankit Panda
South Korea's pullback from a 2016 intelligence sharing agreement will have consequences for U.S. interests, the official said.
New Frigate Upgrade Deal Puts South Korea-Philippines Military Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The contract announcement highlighted ongoing defense collaboration between the two sides.
What’s Behind the Rising US-Southeast Asia Coast Guard Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a significant trend and its potential implications for Indo-Pacific security.
Georgia Can Still Be a Hub for China, But Only If the Belt and Road Survives
By Revaz Topuria
The problem isn’t with Georgia – it’s with China, and the BRI as a whole.
Why Did China Charge an Australian Blogger With Espionage?
By Grant Wyeth
The arrest of Yang will be a test of Canberra's resolve in pushing back against Beijing's use of arbitrary detention.
Korea’s Dispute With Japan Spills Into National Security
By Troy Stangarone
The end of an intelligence sharing pact expands South Korea’s dispute with Japan. What will the impact be in practice?
North Korea: 'Strategic Security' Can't Be Given Away for Sanctions Relief
By Ankit Panda
The statement follows weeks of intensified North Korean short-range missile testing.
Why the First US-ASEAN Maritime Exercise Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of the holding of long-mulled drills.