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Innovating Vietnam’s Public Diplomacy in the South China Sea

Innovating Vietnam’s Public Diplomacy in the South China Sea

By Nguyen Thanh Long
Should Vietnam adopt the Philippines’ “assertive transparency” approach to future incidents in the South China Sea?

North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Program Could Seriously Complicate a Future US War Effort

North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Program Could Seriously Complicate a Future US War Effort

By A. B. Abrams
As Pyongyang reportedly begins construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine, the question is whether it will be a strategic ballistic missile sub or a more conventional attack sub.
The Politics of China’s Land Appropriation in Bhutan

The Politics of China’s Land Appropriation in Bhutan

By Robert Barnett
China has built 22 villages and settlements within Bhutan’s customary borders. And there is no sign that Bhutan can do anything about it – or that Beijing will face any costs. 

Impact of the Gaza War on Militancy in South Asia and Beyond

Impact of the Gaza War on Militancy in South Asia and Beyond

By Abdul Basit
The ISK is criticizing the Taliban for paying lip service to the Palestinian cause and shying away from sending its fighters to fight against Israel.

China Conducts More Military Drills Around Taiwan

China Conducts More Military Drills Around Taiwan

By Shannon Tiezzi
The drills were ostensibly a response to the National Day speech by Taiwan's president, which many overseas analysts had viewed as restrained.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Philippine Police Arrest Online Scamming ‘Kingpin’ in Luzon

Philippine Police Arrest Online Scamming ‘Kingpin’ in Luzon

By Sebastian Strangio
Police allege that Chinese national Lin Xunhan, 33, has organized online fraud operations in several parts of the country.

The Quad Is Quietly Adapting Methods of Security Cooperation

The Quad Is Quietly Adapting Methods of Security Cooperation

By Shruti Pandalai
Don't overlook the incremental build-up of security cooperation within the Quad – like Exercise Malabar.
India’s Stake in the Settlement of the Chagos Dispute

India’s Stake in the Settlement of the Chagos Dispute

By Radhey Tambi
By walking the decades-old talk on demanding sovereignty for Mauritius and holding firm throughout the negotiation process, India has shown its commitment to Mauritius.

Minding Global South Realities Amid Indo-Pacific Strategic Competition

Minding Global South Realities Amid Indo-Pacific Strategic Competition

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Bridging North-South divides is critical to addressing the intersection of rising major power competition and growing Global South discontent.

US Marine Corps Deploys a New Unmanned Semi-submersible Vessel on Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Deploys a New Unmanned Semi-submersible Vessel on Okinawa, Japan

By Takahashi Kosuke
The Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel (ALPV), a new unmanned supply vessel under development, was deployed at the U.S. military’s Naha Port Facility. 

Ishiba’s Push for an ‘Asian NATO’ Is a Non-starter 

Ishiba’s Push for an ‘Asian NATO’ Is a Non-starter 

By Titli Basu
The Japanese prime minister’s call for an Asian NATO is farfetched – and risks alienating key Indo-Pacific stakeholders, including India and ASEAN. 
America’s Achilles Heel in the Indo-Pacific

America’s Achilles Heel in the Indo-Pacific

By Samiksh Jain
The United States has treated the Indian Ocean as an afterthought in its Indo-Pacific vision.

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