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China, Russia, Iran: Ports and Power Along the Belt and Road
By Nicholas Trickett and Oliver Thomas
If the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor doesn’t live up to the hype, Russia may stand to benefit.
Book Review: Why Govern? Rethinking Demand and Progress in Global Governance
By Oliver Stuenkel
The transition to multipolarity may be destabilizing, but the new order is undoubtedly a more democratic one.
Afghanistan Shouldn’t Start Counting TAPI Revenue Just Yet
By Catherine Putz
Progress has been excruciatingly slow but the governments involved remain optimistic.
Asia-Pacific States Are Buying Arms at Record Post-Cold War Levels
By Ankit Panda
Asian states accounted for 43 percent of all global arms imports between 2012 and 2016.
India’s ‘Brand Ambassador’ Purchased by Peugeot
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Ambassador car was more than a car. It was a symbol of old India.
Afghanistan in 'Stalemate', Top US Commander Notes
By Ankit Panda
The best reports on the Trump age in foreign policy and Asia, New START vacillations, and more. Weekly links.
Will Russia’s Air Force Receive a 5th Generation Fighter Jet in 2018?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the fifth-generation T-50 (PAK FA) fighter jet may begin in 2018, according to senior defense officials.
Bela Bhatia's Story Highlights Ongoing Problems in India's Chhattisgarh
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
An Indian researcher is accosted by a mob in Chhattisgarh, highlighting ongoing rights challenges.
India Seeks 57 New Naval Fighter Jets for Carriers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy has issued a request for information (RFI) for a new carrier-based fighter jet this month.
Rattled By Pakistan? India to Test Fire Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is slated to test launch an intermediate-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile at the end of the month.
Is India Buying 200 F-16 Fighter Jets?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Or will the Indian Air Force opt for Sweden’s Gripen in a new competition to build a single-engine fighter jet?
12 Asian Geopolitical Trends and Events From 2016 That'll Matter in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Here's wishing the Asia-Pacific a happy and prosperous new year. Watch these issues in the coming year.