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Islamic State
The Islamic State May Have Derailed Japan’s Foreign Policy Outreach
By Aki Peritz and Joshua W. Walker
How the domestic political fallout from the brutal murder of two Japanese nationals could upend Abe's foreign policy.
Post-Hostage Crisis, What Is Japan's Role in the Middle East?
By Mina Pollmann
Japan should not let the tragic murder of two citizens shake its resolve to uphold world peace and security.
Islamic State Goes Official in South Asia
By Arif Rafiq
Although its prospects in the region are likely limited, IS could bring further death and destruction to South Asia.
Islamic State in Afghanistan: Start of a Turf War?
By Ankit Panda
Islamic State fighters have killed a Taliban commander in Afghanistan. Is a turf war afoot?
Meet the 'Khorasan Shura': The Islamic State's Leaders for South Asia
By Ankit Panda
The Islamic State unveils a council of leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan comprised of former TTP members.
Islamic State Murders Hostage, Sparking Soul-Searching in Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The reported decapitation of Haruna Yukawa is causing some to question the wisdom of Japan's new security stance.
Islamic State Threatens to Kill Two Captured Japanese Citizens
By Ankit Panda
The Islamic State is demanding $200 million in ransom from the Japanese government for two captured Japanese citizens.
Pakistan's Local Militants Show Weakness With Islamic State Allegiance
By Kiran Nazish
Pakistan's militant groups are showing weakness by allowing the Islamic State to carry out operations on their turf.
China's Uyghurs and Islamic State
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media report that a group of Uyghurs was arrested on suspicion of trying to join the global terror network.
5 Ways the US Can Boost its Rebalance to Southeast Asia in 2015
By Prashanth Parameswaran
What should the Obama administration do to advance U.S. policy in Southeast Asia this year?
Southeast Asia: 10 Trends to Watch in 2015
By Prashanth Parameswaran
From Myanmar’s election to ASEAN community-building, 2015 will be an exciting year
Islamic State Fears Mounting in Indonesia, Malaysia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Threat rising despite initial measures to counter movement’s influence.