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Cambodia: A Generation Gap Divides a Struggling Nation
By
Luke Hunt
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December 07, 2015
Recent surveys offer some interesting insights into Cambodian life and politics.
The Rupshu Pastoralists
By
Sugato Mukherjee
for
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December 07, 2015
The Changpas hold on to ancient traditions in a fragile, disputed region.
New Wrinkles in Maritime Warfare
By
Col Michael W. “Starbaby” Pietrucha
for
The Diplomat
December 03, 2015
The advent of precision capabilities for the antiship mine is revolutionary.
Australia’s Controversial Asylum Polices
By
Gemima Harvey
for
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December 04, 2015
The country’s brutal policies are leaving it increasingly isolated.
A Fillip for the TAPI Pipeline
By
Micha'el Tanchum
for
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December 03, 2015
In the run-up to the groundbreaking ceremony the troubled pipeline has enjoyed a financial and geopolitical boost
Fighting for India’s Women
By
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December 02, 2015
The Gulabi Gang fights vigorously – and sometimes violently – for the rights of India’s beleaguered women.
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Cambodia: A Generation Gap Divides a Struggling Nation
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The Rupshu Pastoralists
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New Wrinkles in Maritime Warfare
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Australia’s Controversial Asylum Polices
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A Fillip for the TAPI Pipeline
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Fighting for India’s Women
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December 03, 2015
Holiday Guide: Which Fifth Generation Fighter to Buy
It’s the holidays; how do you know which fifth generation fighter to buy for your favorite air force?
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December 01, 2015
Take Notice, Asia: China's Military Is Getting Leaner and More Lethal
Reforms to the People's Liberation Army will help the Chinese military emerge as a more potent war-fighting force.
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November 27, 2015
The Caspian States in Russia's Military Bind
Moscow's broader international military engagements might worry its Caspian neighbors.
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China Power
A New World Order
December 08, 2015
Red Alert: Beijing Warns of Heavy Air Pollution
For the first time, Beijing issues its highest air pollution warning.
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ISIS Releases Chinese-Language Propaganda Video
The Truth About China's 'Two-Child Policy'
China and Africa: The Great Debate
The New China-Africa Relations: 4 Trends to Watch
China and the Curious Case of the OPM Hack
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Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
December 08, 2015
US, Singapore Agree Spy Plane Deployment Amid South China Sea Tensions
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China-Mali Relations After the Bamako Attacks
Malaysia Wants Expanded Naval Protocol Amid South China Sea Disputes
Sino-Indian Border Talks Not Enough to Defuse Tensions
IAEA Issues Final Assessment on 'Possible Military Dimensions' of Iran's Nuclear Program
Philippine FM: China’s 9-Dash Line a ‘Berlin Wall of the Sea’
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Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
December 08, 2015
US, Singapore Ink New Defense Pact
The two countries signed an enhanced defense cooperation agreement.
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The Logic Behind China's Military Reforms
Singapore's F-16 Upgrade Contract Goes to Lockheed Martin
Can Eurofighter Beat Its Competition on the Asian Market?
Holiday Guide: Which Fifth Generation Fighter to Buy
Cambodia Boosts Defense Budget for 2016
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ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
December 08, 2015
Malaysia to Help Australia in Islamic State Fight
Country will send experts to offer its experience in tackling terrorism.
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The Price of Conflict in Northern Myanmar
Indonesia: Jakarta’s Change of Strategy Towards West Papuan Separatists
Lessons From Obama’s Southeast Asia Trip
Islamic State on Trial in Indonesia
ASEAN’s New Community – Only a Small Step
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The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
December 08, 2015
Confirmed: Ghani to Attend Heart of Asia Conference in Islamabad
The Indian Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, is also to attend.
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The ‘Heart of Asia’ Conference: A Fresh Start?
How to Waste Money in Afghanistan: Private Villas and Guards
Selfies with Modi: Is the Indian Press Shirking its Democratic Responsibility?
India’s Evolving Maritime Strategy
Africa, China, India – Relationships in Transition?
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The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
December 02, 2015
South Korea's HIV Testing of Foreign Workers Under Fire
An attorney argues that South Korea's policy of mandatory HIV testing is discriminatory.
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Kim Young-sam’s Legacy
North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails
South Korean President Compares Protesters to ISIS
Senior North Korean Official Gets Sent for 'Re-education'
Rewriting History in South Korea
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Tokyo Report
News from Japan
December 06, 2015
Osaka Elections and Japanese National Security Debate
The LDP's recent election loss might actually be to Shinzo Abe's benefit.
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Japan-Australia Relations: Beyond the ‘2+2’
Amid South China Sea Tensions, Japan Strengthens Ties With Philippines, Vietnam
Abe Touts the TPP in Battle to Define the Regional Order
Japan’s New Approach to Defense Technology
Japan Faces a Possible Mob War After Yakuza Gang Fractures
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The Debate
Comment and Opinion
December 08, 2015
The Lessons of Pearl Harbor: Fear Itself, Then and Now
Remembering the dual legacy of December 7, 1941.
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For the US and Vietnam, a Moral and Strategic Imperative
Why Indonesia Joining the TPP Would Be a Good Thing
How Asians Came to See the Seas and Naval Strategy Like the West
Malaysia’s New National Security Law: A Step Toward Dictatorship?
What India Can Teach the World About Fighting ISIS
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Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
December 05, 2015
Kyrgyzstan Deports Human Rights Researcher
Religion in Tajikistan, corruption scandals in Uzbekistan, and other weekend reads.
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Tajikistan Mulls Banning Islamic-Sounding Names
Does Kazakhstan Want to Spy on Internet Traffic?
A Tangled Web: Russia, Turkey and Central Asia
Fears of Terrorism Prompt New Communications Laws in Tajikistan
An Israeli Pivot to Eurasia?
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The Rebalance
U.S. Policy on Asia
December 03, 2015
China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ Initiative: Outlook For OBOR and the US Rebalance
Insight from Erica Downs
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US Policy Toward North Korea: Weighing the Urgent, the Important, and the Feasible
Democratic Debate #2: Rhetoric and Revolution
GOP Debate #4: Presidential vs. Personal
China’s Natural Resource Strategy: ‘Win Without Fighting’
US in ‘New Normal’ With Asia Under Obama: Top Diplomat
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Pacific Money
Economy and Business
December 07, 2015
A Miracle on the Indus River?
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has the potential to transform Pakistan’s economy.
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China’s Currency Goes Global
Miners: More Pain Before Gain
India's 7.4% GDP Growth Rate Keeps It Ahead of the Emerging Economy Pack
China Prepares for Africa Summit
The Renminbi Joins the IMF's SDR Basket. Now What?
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Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
December 02, 2015
In Vietnam, a Fisherman's Village With No Fish
In the Mekong Delta's largest city, overfishing has forever altered the livelihoods of a whole community.
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A Poisoned River: The Price of Productivity on the Mekong
Drug Use, HIV and a Harm Reduction Model for Northern China
Ambedkar Museum: Shared Memorial and Divided Memory
The Toxicity of Agriculture
River Monsters, Reborn
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Oceania
The South Pacific
December 03, 2015
Whales Again a Diplomatic Issue for Australia-Japan Relations?
Australia is once again at odds with Japan over whaling in the Southern Ocean
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Language, Religion and Terrorism in Australia
Chinese Investment and Australia’s National Security
Vanuatu: President Dissolves Parliament
Australia Hoses Down South China Sea Angst
Australia’s Drone Debate
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Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
November 10, 2015
What's Wrong with US-Pakistan Relations Anyway?
A former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan speaks about the state of relations between Washington and Islamabad.
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What Is China's Fifth Plenum and Why Did It Matter?
South China Sea Update: Freedom of Navigation Operations and International Law
Which US Presidential Candidate Is Best Equipped for Asia Policy?
Pol Pot's Surviving Lieutenants Held to Account
Why the US-India-Japan Trilateral Relationship Is a Big Deal
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Asia on Video
November 24, 2015
Myanmar: Elections and the Media
The editor of
The Irrawaddy
shares his thoughts on the implications of the recent elections.
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What Does the Ma-Xi Meeting Mean for China, Taiwan and America?
Why A Free and Fair Election In Myanmar Matters
U.S.-China Relations: What Now?
ASEAN's Economic Future
China-Japan Relations: Has the Ice Stayed Broken?
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November 30, 2015
The Sino-Indian Conflict Scenario
Armed confrontation between China and India is a low probability but high risk contingency worth examining.
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November 30, 2015
Why COP21 Matters to Asia
Asia is particularly vulnerable to climate change, and key to a deal at the Paris conference.
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November 30, 2015
How Japan Views History
Japan’s memorials and museums shape national narratives on how to remember the war, honor the dead, and ensure peace.
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November 30, 2015
Asia’s Political Dynasties
Postwar dynasties in Asia have been remarkably persistent.
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November 30, 2015
Kabul: A Different View
At the core of Kabul’s identity is a rich cultural landscape centered around places of deep historical significance.
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December 02, 2015
No Seat at the Table: Taiwan and the Global Fight Against Climate Change
Taiwan is making its own moves to fight climate change.
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November 30, 2015
The Sino-Indian Conflict Scenario
Armed confrontation between China and India is a low probability but high risk contingency worth examining.
Read Story
November 30, 2015
Why COP21 Matters to Asia
Asia is particularly vulnerable to climate change, and key to a deal at the Paris conference.
Read Story
November 30, 2015
How Japan Views History
Japan’s memorials and museums shape national narratives on how to remember the war, honor the dead, and ensure peace.
Read Story
December 01, 2015
Constitutional and Electoral Reform in South Korea
Despite broad consensus about the need, parties bicker over the rules.
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November 30, 2015
Asia’s Political Dynasties
Postwar dynasties in Asia have been remarkably persistent.
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November 27, 2015
Dealing with Pakistan’s Nuclear Breakout
What is the best way to bring Pakistan into the non-proliferation fold?
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November 27, 2015
The India-Nepal Crisis
After two devastating earthquakes, a blockade on its border presents Nepal with another humanitarian crisis.
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December 03, 2015
Interview: Lawrence Wilkerson
A discussion of tensions in East Asia, and some possible solutions
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